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#7440 of 7456 Re: Pulling the plug [baggs32] by coldcranker Feb 03, 2009 (10:09 am)
Replying to: baggs32 (Jan 29, 2009 9:42 am) Good point, baggs32. Oddly, I do like junkyard diving. Haven't done it in about 5 years, but there may now be some good Freestyle carcasses (get it? -- 'car'casses) out there to pick some flesh off of. That CVT will be hard to get out of there. Sometimes the junkyard guy will pull the tranny out and hang if from a big hook in his warehouse. Replies to this message: baggs32 (Feb 03, 2009 6:37 pm)
#7441 of 7456 Re: Pulling the plug [coldcranker] by baggs32 Feb 03, 2009 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: coldcranker (Feb 03, 2009 10:09 am) Sometimes the junkyard guy will pull the tranny out and hang if from a big hook in his warehouse.   I hear that's where Rocky goes to punch some 'car'casses now.
#7442 of 7456 Powertrain warranty by mchappell Feb 22, 2009 (4:50 pm)
Am considering a used Freestyle. Can somebody confirm when the 5yr/60k powertrain warranty went into effect? According to Edmunds, the '05 and '06 powertrain is 3/36, and only the '07 has the 5/60. Some forum posts seem to imply that the 5/60 might have been on the '05 and/or the '06.   Thanks,   Mark Replies to this message: baggs32 (Feb 22, 2009 5:20 pm)
#7443 of 7456 Re: Powertrain warranty [mchappell] by baggs32 Feb 22, 2009 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: mchappell (Feb 22, 2009 4:50 pm) We leased an '06 Explorer in 02/2006 and bought an '06 Mustang GT in 08/2006. The vehicle had to be purchased after 07/01/2006 IIRC for the new 5/60 warranty to apply. I do know that our Explorer does not qualify and the Mustang did.   There was some sort of deductible for the Mustang since it wasn't an '07 but I don't recall how much it was. I think it was $50. I'm not sure that the warranty was transferrable either so the used FS you are looking at may not carry that 5/60 over.
#7444 of 7456 DIY - Air filter replacement by xtra1 Mar 05, 2009 (11:16 am)
Hi, I have a 2008 Taurus X (so far I really like it), actually reading this forum helped me make my informed decision. Anyway, I just got my 15K servicing. The dealer wanted to charge me an extra ~$45 to replace the air filter. I nixed this repair because I think maybe I can do this myself. Can anyone talk me through the process.   TIA Replies to this message: vrm (Mar 05, 2009 4:00 pm) xtra1 (Mar 05, 2009 5:10 pm) coldcranker (Mar 07, 2009 1:44 pm)
#7445 of 7456 Re: DIY - Air filter replacement [xtra1] by vrm Mar 05, 2009 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: xtra1 (Mar 05, 2009 11:16 am) Hi, Just curious if Ford really requires a 15K service? Or is the service "recommended" by the dealer? Did you buy new or used?   For the air filter, look in your owners manual. There should be a diagram/explanation as to how change this. Replies to this message: xtra1 (Mar 05, 2009 5:10 pm)
#7446 of 7456 Re: DIY - Air filter replacement [vrm] by xtra1 Mar 05, 2009 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: vrm (Mar 05, 2009 4:00 pm) thanks for your response. the car informed me that it was ready for an oil change when i hit 15k. it's supposed to have the oil changed every 7.5k miles. i bought the car new. i will check my owners manual today for air filter instructions and also to confirm what's expected for scheduled maintenance.
#7447 of 7456 Re: DIY - Air filter replacement [xtra1] by coldcranker Mar 07, 2009 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: xtra1 (Mar 05, 2009 11:16 am) Air filters are supposed to go for 30,000 miles, not 15,000. If you live in the dusty desert, then 15,000 might be OK, though.
#7448 of 7456 need rear brakes replaced at 23,000 MILES! by xtra1 Aug 20, 2009 (10:43 am)
I got an awful shock when I went for a routine oil change and was told I needed to have my rear brakes replaced and all four tires changed. It sounded like a scam from the dealership so I confirmed with a highly respected local mechanic.   According to the Ford Warranty 18,000 miles is the cut off for Ford to voluntarily replace the brakes for free. Is there anything I can do? I am so furious.    In addition, I have experienced 3x the car stopping movement when I'm turning and applying the brakes at a low speed(like 10mph) Then the car starts back up. It seems like an ABS problem. I have experienced it 2x making a left but my husband noticed it 1x making a right. Does anyone else know anything about this? I'm wondering if a problem in the front could cause the excessive wear in the rear. Replies to this message: makenasdad (Aug 20, 2009 11:15 am) vrm (Sep 10, 2009 4:51 pm)
#7449 of 7456 Re: need rear brakes replaced at 23,000 MILES! [xtra1] by makenasdad Aug 20, 2009 (11:15 am)
Replying to: xtra1 (Aug 20, 2009 10:43 am) My TX just had all 4 brakes and tires replaced at 27000 miles. It's a company lease so I was not all that worried about it but it was strange. I also had to change out the battery recently. All this is still relatively minor, and I'm happy with the vehicle but I'm starting to worry a bit.

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