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#2318 of 3244 Re: Rear axle problem on '03 GM [gene42] by hotrodlincoln1 Nov 09, 2004 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: gene42 (Oct 31, 2004 4:08 pm) A full-on recall (with customer notification and widespread publication) happens when a defect is dicovered that presents a serious safety problem. Such recalls are often mandated by NHTSA, or are issued by the OEM when they think it is serious enough that NHTSA would require it eventually anyway.   When a company discovers a problem that is not a serious safety problem, they can issue a "silent recall." This is spread to the dealers via Technical Service Bulletin (TSB), but is not otherwise publicized. Ford issues a lot of these, but I have heard of GM and DCX issueing them also.   In the case of the axle problem, I think the reasoning is that the axle will pit badly enough to damage the bearings and cause enough noise to alert the driver long before there is a big risk of the axle breaking. I don't know how true this is, but I think that's the logic.
#2319 of 3244 hotrod by marsha7 Nov 11, 2004 (7:18 pm)
All fluid levels are normal, but thanks for asking...have not been to dealer yet...   Another thought...I realize EPA mileage stickers may not be accurate, but with 6000 miles, I am getting about 20 mpg on the highway...the sticker was 17/25, and I personally know of two Town Cars, much bigger, that get 27-28 mpg on the highway...does my engine have more break-in time, or am I hampered by the slightly different rear end ratio of the LX Sport???...
#2320 of 3244 Air suspension and Ant-Lock Brakes - '93 GM? by hammer19 Nov 14, 2004 (8:00 am)
It's been a while since I wrote into this forum. My '93 GM now has 135,000 miles (216000km) on it and, aside from the normal wear and tear, still runs real good. However, I've developed two issues with it that I've debated fixing over the last couple of months and would like the opinions/experiences of the other forum folks to offer some suggestions. First, my Ant-Lock Brakes light has been on for a while indicating that they do not work anymore. The manual says you can still drive, and I do, with no issues but you should get it fixed. A friend tried to get his fixed on his '93 Lexus and his dealer wanted over $1000CDN! to repair it. I can't afford that kind of cash! Any opinions or previous experiences out there as to if it's necessary or how much it costs to fix? Also, the compressor for my Air Suspension seems to run all the time, even while driving down the street, which tells me that maybe the auto-level air suspension needs to be fixed and\or replaced. Does anyone know what that may cost and if it's worth it? I like this car and need to keep it for 3 more years and winter will be hear soon up in Canada, so I need to make some decisions. Thanks for your help, in advance. Replies to this message: jsylvester (Nov 14, 2004 7:43 pm)
#2321 of 3244 Re: Air suspension and Ant-Lock Brakes - '93 GM? [hammer19] by jsylvester Nov 14, 2004 (7:43 pm)
Replying to: hammer19 (Nov 14, 2004 8:00 am) On the ABS, it sounds like you are saying it no longer works. Have you tried it? It could be as simple as a wheel sensor, which is cheap. I agree, if it is the entire system, I would not fix it. However, if there is no rust 135k miles is not a big deal on a 90's Grand Marquis - they will run a long time.   On the air suspension, when you park the car, does one corner or the other of the rear of the car sag over time? That would indicate one of the rear air bags is leaking. It could also be the level position sensor is bad, or the a switch to turn it the compressor on and off is not working.   Check out this website:   http://www.arnottindustries.com
#2322 of 3244 '98 GM wiper problem by heart2 Nov 15, 2004 (4:51 pm)
On occasion my wipers do not return to the fully down position but land a few inches above it when I turn the wipers off. Doesn't matter if I use them in intermittent mode or constant mode. Something wrong with the joystick control? Something getting occ. stuck in the control? It is annoying when it happens and then it just corrects itself days later. Replies to this message: ron35 (Nov 16, 2004 6:24 am)
#2323 of 3244 Grand Marquis/Crown Victoria Automatic Transmission by krk83 Nov 15, 2004 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: L8_Apex (Mar 08, 2000 3:02 am) The transmission in my Grand Marquis failed the other day, so now I'm looking around in local junk yards for a 1993 automatic transmission with manual overdrive. None of them had any, but I remembered seeing a post, that Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria's are the exact same car. So my assumption would be that a 1993 Crown Victoria would have the exact same transmission (automatic with manual overdrive). I figured I would ask in case any of you were certain, because I surely don't want to spend $600 for a 93 Crown Victoria transmission if it isn't going to fit anyway. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#2324 of 3244 Transmissions on Grand Marquis by jsylvester Nov 15, 2004 (6:29 pm)
They are the exact same on both models. One thing to keep in mind is there were two different transmissions used in the 92 model year - those assembled after 2/17/92 are the AODE transmission. By manual overdrive, you mean the button on the end of the shifter? That means it is a AODE transmission, which is an electronically controlled model - prior to that, they were hydraulic, and they are not compatable. They were modified again for 1995.   Any 93-94 Grand Marquis/Crown Vic tranny should be a plug and play swap. A 95-97 will work, but will require some modifications. A 98 or later will also work, but will require some rewiring as well.
#2325 of 3244 93 Grand Marquis/Crown Victoria Automatic Transmission by krk83 Nov 15, 2004 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: jsylvester (Sep 25, 2004 5:11 am) The transmission in my Grand Marquis failed the other day, so now I'm looking around in local junk yards for a 1993 automatic transmission with manual overdrive. None of them had any, but I remembered seeing a post, that Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria's are the exact same car. So my assumption would be that a 1993 Crown Victoria would have the exact same transmission (automatic with manual overdrive). I figured I would ask in case any of you were certain, because I surely don't want to spend $600 for a 93 Crown Victoria transmission if it isn't going to fit anyway. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#2326 of 3244 Re: '98 GM wiper problem [heart2] by ron35 Nov 16, 2004 (6:24 am)
Replying to: heart2 (Nov 15, 2004 4:51 pm) I have had the same problem, it just recently happened for the first time on my 2001 GM. Additionally, I had a couple seconds where the wipers would not turn on at all but finally did.   Ron
#2327 of 3244 Re: 2005 Grand Marquis [jsylvester] by gene42 Nov 16, 2004 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: jsylvester (Oct 21, 2004 7:59 pm) I have examined the 2005 GM and it is virtually identical to the 03 and 04 except that the radio antenna is fixed on the outside rear fender. I regard this as a step backward especially when going through a Car Wash. It puzzles me why they placed the antenna in such an inconvenient place.

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