There is currently a recall on 1997 engines for a timing cover problem. When you take your truck in for this item do not let them preform any other work. After service is performed there is a very high incident of Engine Failure ! Ford knows this but will not tell you. Replacement will be a minimum of 5 weeks maybe more. Every one should notify any and all truck owners of this situation.

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There are more messages about this issue elsewhere on this board.

Do you have any theories?

 

Hendw-

You Should check out the 4.2 Engine Recall message board. My baby blew the next morning after the repair.

I have yet to get a real explination from the dealership service dept.

There is a class action suit over the 5.4L piston slap issue, I think it is time to explore this option for the 4.2L owners.

Plus o matter what they say this repair de-values your truck- I know I tried to trade mine in!!