1996 Ford Ranger TSBs
176 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories
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Engine
47 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR,...
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NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC...
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TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE,...
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UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD A/C CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A...
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PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED.
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SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN.
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EXPERIENCING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS (PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS).
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND...
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FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE...
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IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OCCASIONAL HOOT / MOAN FROM THE IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE.
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EXHIBITING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS.
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VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH...
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TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND CLUTCH ENGAGED. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.
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INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART.
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SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES.
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A TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND / OR A KNOCKING / THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE INTHE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES.
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DURING EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, MOISTURE IN THE CRANKCASE MAY ENTER THE...
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PCV SYSTEM, FREEZE AND CAUSE PRESURE IN THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. THE PCV FITTING IN THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY FREEZE OR THE FRESH AIR LINE MAY BECOME BLOCKED. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE, BUT LESS LIKELY, THAT ICE MAY BUILD UP ON THE THROTTLE PLATE OR THE THROTTLE BODY AND CAUSE THROTTLE STICKING. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.
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EXPERIENCING AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING (NOT A CLUNKING NOISE) HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS...
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INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE SUCH AS WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE. *TT
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO VEHICILES EXHIBITING AN IDLE HIGH ENGINE CONDITION.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS.
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CONCERNS OF COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK / TICK.
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A HIGH ENGINE RPM AT IDLE, WITH ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE, MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES.
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NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL.
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IDLE- HIGH ENGINE RPM- VEHICLES WITH 2.3L ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
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SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING HIGH IDLE CONCERNS DUE TO THE CALIBRATION.
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LAMP- "CHECK ENGINE" MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1405 STORED IN MEMORY-...
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NO DRIVE CONCERNS- VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINE. *JD
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL...
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IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD
4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR...
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FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD
COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE.
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ENGINE - 4.0L - TORQUE-TO-YIELD (TTY) CRANKSHAFT DAMPER BOLT.
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ENGINE - 4.0L - NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CONNECTING ROD FASTENERS.
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LONG CRANK - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 11/1/94 THROUGH 3/30/96 -STALL - AFTER STARTING...
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WHEN ENGINE ALLOWED TO SOAK FROM 1-4 HOURS - STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TW
COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE.
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT.
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2.5L DURATEC ENGINE EXCHANGES NO LONGER INCLUDE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPONENT, OIL LEVEL INDICATOR, WATER PUMP...
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BELT/TENSIONER, EGR TUBE, LINKSHAFT BRACKET OR EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. *TT
ON TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BEFORE 6/20/95 (FIG 1) AN EXTENDED SHIFT AND A HIGHER ENGINE RPM THAN EXPECTED AND/OR NO SHIFT...
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CONDITION, POSSIBLY ALONG WITH A FLASHING 'O/D OFF' LAMP AND/OR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) LISTED ABOVE, MAY OCCUR. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A DAMAGED INTERMEDIATE AND/OR OVERDRIVE SERVO SEAL.
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION.
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INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER,...
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
Transmission
26 bulletinsLOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE...
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
INFORMATION ON CLIMATE CONTROL, LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE.*JB
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOUD A/C CLUTCH CYCLING NOISE CONDITION.
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INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM.
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ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR...
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EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT
WHEN REPLACING AN INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS ON 4R44E/4R55E TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BEFORE 11/30/95 WITH A NEW HARNESS, THE FLUID PAN MUST BE REPLACED ALSO.
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FAILURE TO CHANGE OVER OR CONVERT THE FLUID PAN MAY RESULT IN A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK OR A DAMAGED WIRING HARNESS. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.
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ALL VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF WHAT THE 1999...
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OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT
GEAR DTC'S AND EXTENDED/DELAYED/ NO SHIFT.
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CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.
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CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE,...
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BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. *YC
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.
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*JD
CLUTCH COVER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION WAS OMITTED FROM THE SERVICE MANUAL.
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*JD
UPDATE TO TSB 96-21-9 ADDITIONAL CALIBRATION ADDED- ANY CALIBRATION REVISION LEVEL FOR A VEHICLE WITH A MANUAL...
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TRANSMISSION THAT IS NOT CALLED OUT IN TSB 96-21-9 SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THAT TSB. *JD
FOUR WHEEL DIRVE ELECTRONIC SHIFT OPERATION.
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DIAGNOSING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ELECTRONIC SHIFT OPERATION CONCERNS ON 95/96 MODEL YEAR RANGER.
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TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.
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NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR.
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TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.
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VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNEXPLAINED MIL LIGHT CODES &/OR IRREGULAR SHIFTING (A4LD).
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4X4 FRONT AXLES MUST USE HYPOID 4X4 GEAR OIL P/N F1TZ-19580-A & HIGH TEMP 4X4 FRONT AXLE & WHEEL BEARING GREASE WHEN SERVICING.
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IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE HEAVIER WEIGHT LUBES IN THESE FRONT AXLES.
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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*MJ
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.
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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
Body & Paint
16 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER OR BINDING CONDITION WHEN OPERATING THE POWER SIDE WINDOWS EITHER IN THE DOWN OR UP MODE.
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SOME VEHICLES WITH POWER WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT WINDOW CHATTERING OR JERKING MOTION WHEN OPERATING IN THE DOWN MODE.
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THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S DOOR GLASS CHATTER WHEN OPERATING THE WINDOW IN DOWN MODE.
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MANUAL REPLACEMENT.
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPROVED SAIL MOUNT MANUAL MIRROR.
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SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP.
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SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VARIOUS CONCERNS SUCH AS INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION WITHOUT COMMAND, DOME...
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LIGHTS REMAINING ON, AND/OR THE DOOR CHIMES REMAING ON. *YC
INFORMATION ON THE REVISED MANUAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS BUILT THROUGH 2/13/98.
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THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER DOOR GLASS MAY
ONLY RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOWS WILL HAVE RIGHT HAND ILLUMINATED ENTRY.
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WHEN REMOVING STICKERS/LABELS FROM THE PRIVACY QUARTER GLASS WINDOWS, DO NOT USE ANY SHARP OR RAZOR LIKE EDGES.
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ONLY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER DOOR LOCKS AND POWER WINDOWS WILL HAVE RIGHT HAND ILLUMINATED ENTRY.
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DOOR HANDLE- OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS EXTENDED TRAVEL- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/1/96.
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DOOR HANDLE - OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS EXTENDED TRAVEL - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/1/96.
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WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM.
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Electrical
16 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CTM (CENTRAL TIMER MODULE) MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT WIPER OPERATION WITHOUT COMMAND;...
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DOME LIGHTS REMAINING ON; OR THE DOOR CHIMES REMAINING ON. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA.
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*MJS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC...
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TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS.
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SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES.
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INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS).
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MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP.
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES VARY ON VEHICLES BASED ON OPTION CONTENT & HAVE DIFFERENT DIAGNOSTIC CODE RETRIEVAL METHODS.
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IF DTC P1443 RETURNS AFTER TSB 96-06-08 HAS BEEN PERFORMED, LAY OUT A CLEAN WHITE PIECE OF PAPER ON A FLAT SURFACE,...
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REMOVE THE PURGE FLOW SENSOR, TAP THE CANISTER HOSE PORT SIDE OF THE SENSOR ON THE PAPER AND LOOK FOR PIECES OF CHARCOAL. *JD
IF DTC P1443 RETURNS AFTER TSB 96-0608 HAS BEEN PERFORMED, LAY OUT A CLEAN WHITE PIECE OF PAPER ON FLAT SURFACE, REMOVE...
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PURGE FLOW SENSOR, TAP THE CLEAN HOSE PORT SIDE OF THE SENSOR ON THE PAPER AND LOOK FOR PIECES OF CHARCOAL. *JD
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.
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MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP.
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WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS.
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FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL).
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FOR STALLING CONCERNS, REFLASH THE PCM W/ 96 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL).
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VEHICLES EXPERIENCE CHAFFING ON THE 14401 WIRE HARNESS CAUSING THE ACCESSORY FUSES TO BECOME OPEN (PRIMARILY THE CIGAR FUSE.
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Brakes
12 bulletinsALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR...
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APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT.
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS.
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*YC
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT.
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*YC
A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING...
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AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE.
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AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE.
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BRAKES- "SQUEALING" NOISE AND/OR STICKING DURING FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS AFTER A RAINFALL AND/OR WHEN BRAKES ARE COLD.
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REAR BRAKES "GRAB" WHEN COLD OR DAMP.
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BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP.
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THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE...
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INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PART OF THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM, IT COULD CAUSE RUBBER PARTS TO SWELL IF LUBRICANT CONTACTS THE RUBBER MATERIAL.
Lighting
11 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SINGLE KEY LOCKSETS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES.
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LOCKS FAILED. YD
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- MIL LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1405 STORED IN MEMORY- 2.3L VEHICLES.
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GEM CONCERN - CHECK FOR MORE THAN ONE GEM CONTROLLED COMPONENT THAT IS INOPERATIVE OR FOR A STRING OF FALSE GEM DTC'S RECEIVED IN MEMORY.
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1405 STORED IN MEMORY- 2.3L VEHICLES.
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306,...
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P0307, AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306,...
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P0307 AND/OR P0308 STORED IN MEMORY. *TW
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED COMPONENT.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING DIAGNOSED FAILED PARTS.
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INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES.
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RANGERS W/ 3.0L, THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT MAY EMIT A CHIPPING NOISE DUE TO A SLIGHT PULLEY MISALIGNMENT.
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INSPECT & SERVICE NORMALLY IF MISALIGNMENT IS SEVERE OR IF BELT DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. A REVISED BELT WILL BE RELEASED IN A TSB THE FIRST QUARTER OF 1996.
Other
10 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC)...
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA.
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CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS.
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INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS.
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INFORMATION ON SERVICING OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS.
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INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT.
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RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
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EXPERIENCING A "THUMPING" NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES.
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RANGER EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-THEFT MAY EXPERIENCE THE ALARM TO ACTIVATE INADVERTENTLY.
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Tires & Wheels
9 bulletinsOWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES.
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INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS.
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INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS.
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INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING...
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MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.
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TIRE WEAR- CANNOT ADJUST CAMBER TO SPECS.
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TIRE WEAR- CANNOT ADJUST CAMBER TO SPECS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PUT INTO ALIGNMENT- CAMBER READINGS.
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*JD
HVAC & Climate
7 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOUD COMPRESSOR CYCLING NOISE.
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*YH
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.
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*SLC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUE OF LACK OF HEAT.
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VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUE OF LACK OF HEAT.
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*MJS
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0125 STORED IN...
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MEMORY, AND / OR LACK OF HEAT WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL. *TT
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL.
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Steering
6 bulletinsEXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
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INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS.
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STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS.
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REVISED MESSAGE REGARDING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS ACTION ON SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES, PERFORM TSB 98-21-01.
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STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS..
CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING.
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2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
5 bulletinsSERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.
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FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS.
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LOCKS - REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR ANY LOCK COMPONENT - SERVICE TIP.
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RANGERS W/ 2.3L, FOR ALL ISSUES RELATING TO WATER PUMP LEAKAGE DURING WARRANTY PERIOD, CALL JIM SHOPP ON PAGER 1-800-961-6829 PRIOR TO REPAIR.
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WILL ADVISE WHETHER PROBLEM RELATES TO PUMP OR THE INLET LINE.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.
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Fuel System
5 bulletinsEXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.
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EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE.
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SQUEAK/CREAK SOUND MAY OCCUR DURING ALIGHTING, EGRESSING, OR SMOOTH/SEMI-ROUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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Infotainment
3 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE POOR RADIO RECEPTION ( AM/FM).
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THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATA FOR THE IGN GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES.
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THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATE FOR THE ING GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES.
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Suspension
3 bulletinsAIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP.
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VEHICLES WITH AN UNUSUAL NEGATIVE CAMBER READING, AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED TO WITHIN THE PROPER CAMBER SPECIFICATION, CAN BE REPAIRED BY NEW SPRINGS.
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REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE.
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