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Ford Explorer 1997–1998technical service bulletin

Bulletin 01M01 · NHTSA communication 620173 · issued Apr 26, 2001

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
1997–1998
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Subject regarding owner notification program 01m01 regarding additional coverage for front cam chain guide assembly. *tt

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.