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Thanks for the reply. I did this and still hear the rattle. Like I said it’s strange because it’s only after the engine runs for a few minutes, it is not there on initial startup like a lot of other cases. It definitely sounds like a timing rattle, but is much much quieter than you hear on...

I would like to add that the rattle is quiet (not as loud as you hear on videos, in fact you can only hear it when the hood is open and you are right next to the engine. Additionally, there was no rattle on startup, it only happens after the engine idles down and runs for a bit and the noise...

Hello, just purchased an 02 sport trac with 86k miles. I did a lot of research before and learned about timing rattle. When I bought the truck a month ago there was no rattle, and I had plans to do the timing tensioners as preventative maintenance, as luck would have it today I just noticed a...

Okay good to know thanks! Unfortunately I don’t think the transfer case was ever done and it has 86k on it so I’ll put that at the top of my list. The previous owner recently had some 4x4 module replaced (not sure what it’s called but it’s in the drivers side engine bay and has hydraulic lines)

Thanks! Are there known issues with the transfer case? Don’t think mine has ever been touched so just a fluid change in order for it

Hello, mine was on a card with the owners manual. If it’s not there you’ll have to follow the other methods listed

Thanks for the info. I’ll plan to do the tensioners and thermostat before 100k then.

Hello! I am new to the forums and just bought an 02 sport trac with 86k miles. Could someone please give advice/point me in the right direction with preventative maintenance? Here’s what I Know so far: 1-this year/gen had timing chain issues. Some say changing the tensioners prevents issues...

Hello, new member who just bought an 02 sport trac with only 86k miles