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Ford Explorer 1996–1997technical service bulletin

Bulletin 98R03 · NHTSA communication 606327 · issued May 1, 1999

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
1996–1997
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Subject regarding positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) tube modification. *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.