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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–266 of 266, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jul 12, 1999–Oct 1, 1999.
Back to 2000 Ford EXPLORER problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 6092158
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM UP. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6092158 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6092156
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM UP. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6092156 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6092154
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUSE #18 IN THE FUSE JUNCTION PANEL INTERMITTENTLY GOING OPEN. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Source record 6092154 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6092139
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND 3.73:1 RATIO / 8.8 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE DURING VARIOUS DRIVE MODES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 TO 65 MPH. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 6092139 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6092122
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SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6092122 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6092100
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 6092100 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090871
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6090871 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090832
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM UP. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6090832 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090830
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUSE #18 OPEN / POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLING UNCOMMANDED. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Source record 6090830 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090821
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND 3.73:1 RATIO / 8.8 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE DURING VARIOUS DRIVE MODES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 TO 65 MPH. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 6090821 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090801
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 6090801 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090799
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Source record 6090799 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090760
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE RIGHT A PILLAR / UPPER DOOR HINGE AREA WHILE DRIVING. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
Source record 6090760 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090757
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SERVICE TIP INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 6090757 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090087
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INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 6090087 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090082
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INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
Source record 6090082 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6091661
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SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING A 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6091661 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090692
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE RIGHT A PILLAR / UPPER DOOR HINGE AREA WHILE DRIVING. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
Source record 6090692 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090690
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SERVICE TIPS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ASSIST WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES WITH SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 6090690 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090619
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INFORMATION REGARDING MANUAL A/C SYSTEM- BLOWER WORKS IN HIGH SETTING ONLY. *MJS
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 6090619 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090598
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INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABLE. *MJS
Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES.
Source record 6090598 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090597
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INFORMATION REGARDING POWER ANTENNA DISCONTINUED. *MJS
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 6090597 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090585
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INFORMATION REGARDING RADIO LIGHTS AND DISPLAY FLICKER/FLASH WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. *MJS
Source components: INTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 6090585 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090555
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INFORMATION REGARDING REAR AXLE WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.
Source record 6090555 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090540
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INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART (CONTINUED). *MJS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 6090540 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090532
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INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *MJS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6090532 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090530
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INFORMATION REGARDING REAR AXLE WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 6090530 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090528
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INFORMATION REGARDING CLUTCH SQUAWK NOISE ON TAKE OFF. *MJS
Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Source record 6090528 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090526
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INFORMATION REGARDING CONTACT ENGINEERING WITH BATTERY LEAK CONCERNS. *MJS
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 6090526 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090522
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INFORMATION REGARDING SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6090522 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090520
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INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6090520 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090518
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INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0 L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *MJS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 6090518 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090441
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SUBJECT ON MANUAL A/C SYSTEM-BLOWER WORKS IN HIGH SETTING ONLY. *MJS
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 6090441 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090438
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INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABILITY. *MJS
Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES.
Source record 6090438 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090437
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INFORMATION REGARDING POWER ANTENNA DISCONTINUATION. *MJS
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 6090437 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090423
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INFORMATION REGARDING RADIO LIGHTS AND DISPLAY FLICKER/FLASH WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. *MJS
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 6090423 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090378
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INFORMATION REGARDING REAR AXLE WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *MJS
Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.
Source record 6090378 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090310
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SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 6090310 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090303
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SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6090303 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090301
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING VARIOUS DRIVE MODES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 6090301 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090299
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE CLUTCH ON TAKE OFF. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Source record 6090299 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090297
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INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A BATTERY LEAK CONCERN. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 6090297 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090293
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE NOISE(CAM CHAIN NOISE). *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6090293 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090291
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INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 6090291 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090283
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CONCERNS WITH SQUEAK -TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 6090283 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090268
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200 - 1600 PRM WHEN VEHICLE IS RECEIVED FROM ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.
Source record 6090268 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090262
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS FOR 1997 - 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 6090262 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090253
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS MODULE ACTIVE COMMAND MODES FEATURES OF THE NGS SOFTWARE VERSION 16.1 IS NOT FUNCTIONING. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 6090253 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6090213
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INFORMATION ON REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 6090213 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6091985
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 6091985 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6091969
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SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBIT HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200 - 1600 RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.
Source record 6091969 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6091965
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SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6091965 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6091938
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE ABS MODULE ACTIVE COMMAND MODES FEATURE OF NGS SOFTWARE VERSION 16.1. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 6091938 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6091931
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 6091931 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6091905
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 6091905 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6091896
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO 2-STEP UNLOCK OR A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1834 (DOOR UNLOCK DISARM OUTPUT - CIR) GENERATED BY THE GEM. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 6091896 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 6091841
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EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S). *TT
Source components: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK.
Source record 6091841 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 609050
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INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND REMOVING THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM). *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.
Source record 609050 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 609039
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CONCERNS WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH BOSS OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 609039 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 609036
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OUTSIDE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SLIGHT FLUTTER / SHAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 609036 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 609033
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VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES.
Source record 609033 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 608921
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 608921 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 608805
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SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 608805 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 608775
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CONCERNS WITH OUTSIDE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE MIRROR SLIGHTLY FULTTERING / SHAKING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.
Source record 608775 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 608466
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EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOOT(S). *TT
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID.
Source record 608466 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 608428
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SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR GREEN SERVICE TAGGED 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 608428 at NHTSA