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#2463 of 3244 Re: Tie-rod failure [ronald1] by lostwrench Mar 18, 2005 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: ronald1 (Mar 18, 2005 2:48 pm) Total separation! I would say that is a rare occurrence. (Unless a curb or other immovable object was hit recently, or when the car was parked,with its wheels in the far right or left turn position, another vehicle hit a front wheel. No evidence of impact on a front wheel/tire/wheel cover? Do inspect the other tie rod end.) Replies to this message: ronald1 (Mar 19, 2005 1:37 pm) lostwrench (Mar 19, 2005 9:14 pm)
#2464 of 3244 Re: Tie-rod failure [lostwrench] by ronald1 Mar 19, 2005 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: lostwrench (Mar 18, 2005 3:28 pm) I can't remember any time where I hit a pothole or bumped a curve with my '99 GM that would explain the tie-rod end failure. It was this fact that there was no obvious incident to cause the tie-rod end failure that led me to have all four tie rod-ends replaced. (two on each side) $600 including the tow and a front end alignment. Replies to this message: lostwrench (Mar 19, 2005 9:14 pm)
#2465 of 3244 Re: Tie-rod failure [ronald1] by lostwrench Mar 19, 2005 (9:14 pm)
Replying to: ronald1 (Mar 19, 2005 1:37 pm) A 99 Merc with 4 tie rod ends? No such animal. If they charged you for 4, tell them you want your money back for 2, and the labor cost for replacing the phantom 2. (Are you sure you don't mean ball joints? There are 4 of them.)
#2466 of 3244 Ford Crown Victoria SVT by lexusrocks Mar 25, 2005 (3:45 am)
The Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis have always beens some of my favourite cars. I know they haven't been redesigned completely since 1998, yet their design is timeless.   I wish Ford would offer a Crown Victoria SVT, instead of that stupid Sport Trac Adrenalin. Sport sedans are more practical than sport trucks. Ford should drop a Mustang engine with 300 hp to give the Crown Victoria some attitude. It might even be able to steal Chrysler 300C customers.   The Grand Marquis should incorporate a more modern dash, with features like a nav system, premium audio system, power seats, premium leater, real wood like walnut, ebony, birds eye maple, rosewood   With regards to SVT, I hope the Mustang can revive the brand. The Sport Trac Adrenalin is stupid, a new F-150 Lightning would look much better. Ford should also apply the SVT treatment to vehicles like the Focus, Fusion, Five Hundred, Freestyle and the Expedition. If Jeep can offer 400+ hp in a Grand Cherokee, then it proves that Ford needs to respond with a supercharged Explorer or Expedition. Dodge is applying the SRT 8 treatment to almost all it's vehicles, so it's time Ford revived SVT. Replies to this message: jsylvester (Mar 25, 2005 11:15 am) tbear503 (May 04, 2005 6:54 am)
#2467 of 3244 Re: Ford Crown Victoria SVT [lexusrocks] by jsylvester Mar 25, 2005 (11:15 am)
Replying to: lexusrocks (Mar 25, 2005 3:45 am) Hold on and see what happens in 2006 and 2008. The new Charger police model requires Ford to upgrade the car, especially power, or they will lose a big chunk of the market.
#2468 of 3244 Tie Rod Ends by dbc123 Mar 26, 2005 (5:14 pm)
Contrary to what is posted in #2465 there ARE 4 tie rod ends, inner and outer on two rods. Obviously poster is not familiar with CV/GM front ends. Replies to this message: markerman (May 08, 2005 6:47 am)
#2469 of 3244 Tie Rod Connections by tbear503 Apr 04, 2005 (5:36 pm)
First, I second the motion for the 300HP installation of the 4.6 Mustang in the Panthers.   Second, what was the approximate cost to replace the tie rods? Did you have both sides replaced?
#2470 of 3244 Engine change by corsicachevy Apr 06, 2005 (6:41 pm)
Ford would be wise to upgrade the drivetrain in the Panther. I would prefer if they replaced the current 4.6V8 (239hp/287lb-ft) with the 5.4V8 (300hp/365lb-ft) from the F150 and backed it up with a five speed automatic. Combine that with a freshening of the exterior and complete remodeling of the interior and Ford could easily squeeze several more years of service out of this ancient platform.
#2471 of 3244 yes, but by johnclineii Apr 07, 2005 (1:02 am)
One must remember that Ford MUST meet its Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements or be hit with either a gas guzzler tax and/or penalties for each vehicle sold. One of the major reasons more power is available in trucks than large cars is the CAFE. With the current oil situation, I doubt this changes any time soon....
#2472 of 3244 Re: Manifold/Head gasket problems? [nvbanker] by fx4 Apr 07, 2005 (8:19 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Jan 06, 2005 8:54 pm) It's been a while since this post, but I thought I would reply anyway due to first-hand experience.   My 97 T/B with 4.6L V-8 that we bought as lease turn-in after 22,000 had the intake manifold problem. I started to pass another vehicle and suddenly cooling water and steam started going all over. I was a mile or so from dealer and limped quickly back to shop. Turned out to be a no cost Ford recall repair. There was a recall notice in the T/B glove compartment, so we assumed the lessee had had it taken care of repair--apparently not. Don't know what the water leak had to do with busted intake manifold?

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