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Old Nov 8, 2000 | 09:03 PM
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Our truck just turned over 54,000 miles and it needs a new engine.This is the same problem with coolant in the oil. Does anyone know if Ford is doing anything about this? It seems to be a common problem.:-(
 
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Old Jan 30, 2001 | 03:28 PM
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If you have the 4.0 SOHC there may be a tie to the cam tensioner problem. Be sure you keep your receipt and hopefully you were able to validate the problem becaue you may be entitled to a refund from Ford. Check the rest of the Topics on this forum!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 11:36 AM
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If you need to buy an engine I have two of them ( one regular 4.0 and one 4.0sohc) from 98 and 99 wrecked Explorers you can e-mail me at "tmblweed@arn.net" Thanks T.J.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2001 | 11:40 AM
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