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Report: Ignition wires can rest on exhaust manifolds and melt/become damaged

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Model Year Affected: 1996

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5.0L V8
Ignition wires can rest on the exhaust manifolds if they are not properly secured. The hot manifolds will melt the insulation on the wires, damaging the wires and causing misfires.

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