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I have had my 97 back to the dealer now for the 4th time to replace defective timing chain tensioners on the SOHC engine. This last time the part was suppose to have been a new "revised" tensioner from Ford. The first day back all seemed well. A few days later, same ol loud rattling noise...

The timing chain tensioner failures are limited to 1997 and 1998 SOHC V6 engines, since 1997 was th efirst year of this engine, and Ford apparantly solved their problem by the 1999 model year. You should be concerned. As long as your vehicle is under warrenty, you will be ok, Ford has replaced...

This is for regg4041: The trouble you had with cat. converter is Totally unrelated to the timing chain tensioner issue. The converter cover noise is on just about all of the explorers, very easily fixed with a hose type clamp. The timing chain tensioner problems are ONLY on 1997 and 1998 SOHC...

I have been in contact with Ford Motor Company twice now concerning the 97/98 SOHC V6 timing chain tensioner problems. They contend that they are unaware of any problems and have not heard from any other owners. Anyone/everyone that has/is experiencing timing chain tensioner and related...

Took my 97 Explorer to dealer at 34k miles complaing of clicking/rattling/pecking noise from engine on start-ups. Dealer said no problem.. Went back at 35500 miles with same concerns, dealer kept vehicle overnight, again, no problems, all normal. Well now at 42k miles, noise was violently loud...