Worn Timing Chain Cassettes May Cause Rattling Noise From Engine on Ford Explorer
Problem overview
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.
322 people reported this problem
128 commentsFord Explorer vehicles with this problem
15 model years affected
Average mileage: 141,985 miles
(129 - 283,000)
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