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June 11, 2001 Service bulletin

Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the...

Ford technical service bulletin 01114 for 1998-2001 Ford Explorer, 2000-2001 Ford Ranger and 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer and others.

Bulletin number
01114
Component
Power train: axle assembly
Summary
Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 MPH). Tt

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