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December 1, 2001 Service bulletin

Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 RPM, during cold engine operation only

Ford technical service bulletin 15470 for 1999-2002 Ford Explorer, 2001-2002 Ford Ranger and 1999-2002 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
15470
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Summary
Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 RPM, during cold engine operation only. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 599 complaints in the engine category.

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