SOHC Chain rattle doc

[EdgeFour]

Started flapping about the SOHC timing chain rattle to the Ford parts guy, so he went and pulled the document on this recall. Can this pdf be found somewhere close (wink wink nudge nudge)? It would just be nice to have the diagrams.

 

[dogboy]

I'm sure you could find a PDF or something, in a google search. Or, you could probably find all the info on some page somewhere.

 

[EdgeFour]

...hmm, maybe I didn't do a correct search
so I look for 00M12.PDF or what??

 

[ranger_tomm]

recall?

Started flapping about the SOHC timing chain rattle to the Ford parts guy, so he went and pulled the document on this recall. .

From what everybody says, I thought there was no recall on this.

 

[EdgeFour]

"From what everybody says, I thought there was no recall on this."
00M12 is the campaign number, whatever that indicates.

However, I'm getting some runaround...
I thought Kit #YL2Z-9E473-AA (part of 00M12) was the chain, updated chain guide, intake gasket, oil restrictor and the washer and that bolt or whatever else supposedly comes with it... but when I called mr. dealer to confirm, they say it's just "a gasket and tensioner".. and "where did you get that part number?" hahahhaha

What is the kit that has everything I need???
Anyone have one I can order from them on eBay or otherwise, please.
And the 00M12 document too, pictures are *good*!

 

[Earl43P]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163298

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235529

Might find more details over there. I just did a "death rattle" search for you.

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

Ford never recalled the Rangers with the 4.0L SOHC, they only released a TSB. They recalled the Expos, yet not the rangers of the same generation engine. Why? I dont get it.

 

[jfisher]

Are there any more details on this? I'm not finding much info and I do get a rattle on cold start up.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

TSB 04-15-4 RATTLE NOISE FROM PRIMARY CHAIN DRIVE AREA 2000-3000 RPM - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE

FORD: 1999-2002 Explorer, Mountaineer
2001-2002 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer Sport, Ranger


This article supersedes TSB 02-08-01 to update part numbers and add a labor operation for vehicles with auxiliary air conditioning.

ISSUE:
Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 SOHC (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain rattle noise. The noise is heard during hot and cold engine operation (but mainly heard on cold engines) under acceleration, typically at 2400-2500 RPM. To verify concern, accelerate in 2nd gear between 2000 and 3000 RPM and listen for rattle noise that sounds similar to spark knock. This may be caused by the primary timing chain tensioner system.

ACTION:
Replace the Primary Timing Chain Tensioner, Chain Guide, Jackshaft and Crankshaft Sprockets with a Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Kit. The Kit includes an improved Primary Chain Tensioner, as well as updated Primary Chain Guide, Primary Jackshaft, and Crankshaft Sprockets. Required fasteners, Primary Timing Chain, and Front Cover Gaskets are also included. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Verify the condition. Obtain the correct Primary Timing Chain Tensioner Kit and follow the instruction sheet supplied with the Kit.

Use Kit 2U3Z-6D256-CA (balance shaft engines) for:

1999-2001 4X4 Explorer/Mountaineer
2001-2002 4X4 Sport/Sport Trac
ALL 2002 Explorer/Mountaineer, except engine codes 2G-960-AA and 2G-964-AA.

Use Kit P/N 2U3Z-6D256-DA (non balance shaft engines) for:

1999-2001 4X2 Explorer/Mountaineer
2001-2002 4X2 Sport/Sport Trac
2002 MY Explorer/Mountaineer with engine codes 2G-960-AA and 2G-964-AA
ALL 2001-2002 Ranger