eatonc
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- 98 XLT SOHC 4x4
My SOHC Explorer has rattled since day one at 2700 RPM under load. In March I was told that my timing chains were responsible for this. This TSB seems to explain what a lot of us have been hearing in our Explorers. Does anyone have access to this TSB and what the recomended action is?
NHTSA Number: SB619337
Bulletin Number: 14868
Bulletin Date: APR 2001
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPED WITHT HE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT
NHTSA Number: SB619337
Bulletin Number: 14868
Bulletin Date: APR 2001
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer
Summary:
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPED WITHT HE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT