2002 Explorer Timing Chain problem
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2002 Explorer Timing Chain problem
Purchase a 2002 Explorer 2 weeks ago, and noticed a pinging/detonation/gurgling sound on light-to-medium acceleration, mostly under 50 mph. Brought back to dealer to fix. Apparently Ford issued a service bulletin pertaining to a timing chain tensioner problem they were having, and replaced free of charge under warranty. 6-1/2 hours labor! Must be a hell of a job to take most of an engine apart on a V-6? Just a helpful hint in case anyone else has a loose timing chain slapping around indside your motor too. Take Care! Rocketman.
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What is the story with Ford Services Bulletins (SB)? I understand thier are over 300 on my year. Is it like a recall?
Can I goto the dealer now with SB before the tensioner fails in my 98 Explorer 4.0 SOHC?
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David
Can I goto the dealer now with SB before the tensioner fails in my 98 Explorer 4.0 SOHC?
Thanks
David
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Usually the TSB's are just information that they send to the dealer, they are NOT recalls. They are useful to the mechanic to help quickly identify any issues...can save a lot of diagnostic time. Also, they don't like when the TSB's get out to the public since they are intended just for the deal service departments. However, I have heard of people getting somethings fixed under warranty with them if there's a legitimate problem related to the TSB.
If your vehicle isn't showing any of the problem signs and you just try to force a repair based on the TSB....get ready for a battle at most service departments.
If your vehicle isn't showing any of the problem signs and you just try to force a repair based on the TSB....get ready for a battle at most service departments.
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David,the way I understand it,the chains (three of them) are covered for seven years and the cassettes(tensioners) are covered six years.Mileage limit is 100,000.
The grinding, clattering noise has to continue AFTER a five minute warmup before you can get any help from your dealer.It's usually too late by then!
Switch over to straight synthetic oil.That seems to help a little.
Good Luck!
David,the way I understand it,the chains (three of them) are covered for seven years and the cassettes(tensioners) are covered six years.Mileage limit is 100,000.
The grinding, clattering noise has to continue AFTER a five minute warmup before you can get any help from your dealer.It's usually too late by then!
Switch over to straight synthetic oil.That seems to help a little.
Good Luck!
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Thanks for the great reply. I change my oil every 3k and just started using grease lightning (an oil additive) that Im very happy with. No noise yet.
Hopefully Ill be riding a new F150 Crew cab or Toyota 4runner before the end of the year anyway! Tough choice.
Hopefully Ill be riding a new F150 Crew cab or Toyota 4runner before the end of the year anyway! Tough choice.
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