Service bulletin 15489
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 630600 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2002-04-18 |
| Manufacturer's number | 15489 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2001-12-01 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
NHTSA's summary
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY WHINE NOISE (HAIR DRYER TYPE NOISE), THAT LASTS FOR 30-60 SECONDS AFTER COLD START. *TT
The document
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Components
Engine
| FORD EXPLORER | 2002 |
|---|---|
| MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | 2002 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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