Update on Piston slap. Revised TSB
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Update on Piston slap. Revised TSB
TSB # 13332
1997-1999 EXPED/NAV/E&F-SERIES- COLD STARTUP KNOCK-WINDSOR ENGINES ONLY.
INFORM THE CUSTOMER THIS WILL NOT AFFECT OPERATION OR LONG TERM DURABILITY. TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE ENGINE.
****** AN IMPROVEMENT WAS INCORPORATED IN THE NEW ENGINE PRODUCTION ON 4/15/1999. THE SAME IMPROVEMENT WAS IMPLEMENTED IN FQR ENGINES. ANY VEHICLE WITH A PRODUCTION DATE AFTER 4/15/1999 DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT.FOR FUTURE INQUIRIES, CALL THE WINDSOR PLANT HOTLINE ONLY IF THE ENGINE IS A 1999 4.6/5.4L OR A 1997 -1999 6.8L PRODUCED BEFORE 4/15/1999.
1997-1999 EXPED/NAV/E&F-SERIES- COLD STARTUP KNOCK-WINDSOR ENGINES ONLY.
INFORM THE CUSTOMER THIS WILL NOT AFFECT OPERATION OR LONG TERM DURABILITY. TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE ENGINE.
****** AN IMPROVEMENT WAS INCORPORATED IN THE NEW ENGINE PRODUCTION ON 4/15/1999. THE SAME IMPROVEMENT WAS IMPLEMENTED IN FQR ENGINES. ANY VEHICLE WITH A PRODUCTION DATE AFTER 4/15/1999 DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT.FOR FUTURE INQUIRIES, CALL THE WINDSOR PLANT HOTLINE ONLY IF THE ENGINE IS A 1999 4.6/5.4L OR A 1997 -1999 6.8L PRODUCED BEFORE 4/15/1999.
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From: Denver,Co
They probably read our posts stating some of the FQR'S post 4/15/99 are showing signs of piston slap. LOL..FoMoCo, There's a piece of work !!
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99 F150 5.4 4x4 ORP 3.73 styleside deep wedgewood blue ..no mods (yet)
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99 F150 5.4 4x4 ORP 3.73 styleside deep wedgewood blue ..no mods (yet)