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Ford Taurus 1995–1997technical service bulletin

Bulletin BC0264970201 · NHTSA communication 51099 · issued Jan 2, 1997

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Unknown OR Other
component
1995–1997
model years
6
vehicle entries

Official summary

The rear main seal removal tool listed in the service manual for the 3.0l 4v duratic and 4.6l continental engines, is incorrect. *jd

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.