Ford Explorer: Info on Recall involving intake gasket?

This concern was not the subject of a recall campaign.... TSB 99-10-4 pretty
much covers the basics. I understand that (for US owners) there was a
warranty extension for this problem. Those of us in Canada don't fare quite
so well with some of theseissues.

HTH

Jim Warman
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>I have a '98 Explorer 4L V6 SOHC that runs very rough until warmed up in 

There was some manufacturing error that caused the intake manifold gaskets to
be damaged. When cold they allow air in. As the motor heats up the expansion
from heat seals the leaks.

There is a TSB on this. I beleive they bundle this with the cam tensioner
repair. When I took my 97 explorer in they did both repairs at the same time.
I think they extended the warranty for these items to 5yrs/60k.

FOund this on groups.google.com

This is what I received from Ford yesterday via email.

Thank you for your message of 12/18/00 regarding your 1997 Ford
Explorer. We appreciate the time you have taken to write us concerning
your vehicle's involvement in Campaign number 00M12.

Owners of affected vehicles are being notified that Ford Motor Company
is providing additional coverage for the affected engine camshaft chain
tensioner and lower intake manifold gaskets. If either the camshaft
chain tensioner or lower intake manifold gasket should require
replacement, dealers are instructed to install both of these upgraded
parts at the same time, at no charge to the customer. The no charge
coverage for this condition is available for 6 years or 120,000 kms.,
from the vehicle s warranty start date, whichever occurs first, and will
automatically transfer to subsequent owners.