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Mercury Mountaineer Worn Timing Chain Cassettes May Cause Rattling Noise From Engine

Mercury Mountaineer Problem

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Model Years Affected: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Engines Affected: 4.0L V6, 4.0L V6 SOHC, 4.6L V8

Average Mileage: 125,500 mi (107,000 mi - 142,000 mi)

A rattling noise from the engine may indicate that the timing chain cassette is worn. Our technicians tell us that installing an updated cassette and timing chain tensioner should correct this concern.

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Visitor, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 4.0L V6, 142,000 mi

Constant rattling noise as though a chain is being pulled over a piece of tin.

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Visitor, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 4.6L V8, 115,000 mi

timing chain issuesrattling ect.

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zehrmacht, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 4.0L V6, 138,000 mi

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rattles on startup, metallic like rattle of a heat sheild.

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Visitor, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 4.0L V6, 142,000 mi

Constant rattling noise as though a chain is being pulled over a piece of tin.

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Visitor, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 4.6L V8, 115,000 mi

timing chain issuesrattling ect.

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zehrmacht, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 4.0L V6, 138,000 mi

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rattles on startup, metallic like rattle of a heat sheild.

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