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#76 of 95 Moisture in Crankcase by troutdoorsman Mar 05, 2006 (8:51 am)
Brought my truck in for an oil change yesterday and they noticed a yellow buildup which is said to be moisture in the crankcase. The guy said it was caused because there wasn't enough airflow to the crankcase. Has anybody else experienced this? What can be done to prevent it from happening in the future?
#77 of 95 I forgot by troutdoorsman Mar 05, 2006 (8:52 am)
My truck is a 2005 sport trac for the above moisure in crankcase message.
#78 of 95 In the market for a pickup by dustyhokies Mar 06, 2006 (8:19 pm)
I want to get a pickup with seating for 4, but i want good gas milage and dont care about having a big truck. i just need something with an extended cab so 4 people can cram in that is cheap. Any suggestions?
#79 of 95 bailey9 by bailey9 Mar 09, 2006 (9:13 am)
After 32000mi. on Goodyear Wranglers, I am told by the Ford dealer that all 4 tires are "cupped", accounting for terrible road vibration. This '04 Sportrac Slt had tires rotated & balanced every 5000mi! What gives, Ford!? Replies to this message: dwells67 (Apr 12, 2006 2:51 pm) woodinva (Apr 23, 2006 1:26 am) kcram (Apr 24, 2006 6:27 pm) bailey9 (Apr 27, 2006 6:13 am)
#80 of 95 Re: bailey9 [bailey9] by dwells67 Apr 12, 2006 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: bailey9 (Mar 09, 2006 9:13 am) I currently have the 2004 sport trac adrenline. It has only 25k miles and I was told at 20k miles that my goodyear wranglers were also "cupped" and this was the reason for the terrible road vibration. I also have had the tires rotated and balance every 5k miles. Today at the 25k checkup they now say that it is a bad ball bearing joint. I say that this has to be a manufacturer defect because its extremly well maintained and not driving hard/off road. Any others with this same issue?? Replies to this message: woodinva (Apr 23, 2006 1:26 am) kcram (Apr 24, 2006 6:27 pm) bailey9 (Apr 27, 2006 6:13 am)
#81 of 95 Re: bailey9 [dwells67] by woodinva Apr 23, 2006 (1:26 am)
Replying to: dwells67 (Apr 12, 2006 2:51 pm) Have '04 Sport Trac that I bought from a dealer with 4K miles on it & had tires rotated at 5k and then at 10K tires (Goodyear) were cupped. Spoke with Ford Service Manager & then Regional Service Manager for my Ford Dealer, this is my 3rd Explorer . I had Proof of Rotation Sams Club receipts, then a dealers receipt at 10k point.   Regional Manager REPLACED ALL 4 tires at 11K miles as tires were cupped.   This is Goodyear Wrangler problem. They don't make good tires.    Will get BF Goodrich or Michelin once these wear a out at around 60K . These tires do have STIFF Sidewall & are good in Mud & Snow though. Not especially good in rain, have witnessed them Hydroplaning. Wife has 2000 Explorer 4x4 SUV with Michelin LTX that even with 125k on the tires still have 10/32 tread depth & run circles around these tires.   Good Luck , Veteran Explorer user in Central Virginia Replies to this message: kcram (Apr 24, 2006 6:27 pm) bailey9 (Apr 27, 2006 6:13 am)
#82 of 95 Re: bailey9 [woodinva] by kcram HOST Apr 24, 2006 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: woodinva (Apr 23, 2006 1:26 am) Don't try to make them last until 60K miles. My 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 came with Wranglers as OEM, and the front tires were shot in a little over a year. Replaced them with Coopers and got much better wear and duration. Michelins proved to be the best in temrs of wear on that truck.   kcram - Pickups Host
#83 of 95 Re: bailey9 [woodinva] by bailey9 Apr 27, 2006 (6:13 am)
Replying to: woodinva (Apr 23, 2006 1:26 am) Thank-you for the info. As I search buying new tires(NOT Goodyear!!), I keep finding the recommended size as P255/70/16, not P255/65/16 as are on the vehicle since new-maybe Ford installed the wrong size for this vehicle?
#84 of 95 2003 sport trac body mounts breaking by sunner May 18, 2006 (8:11 am)
My 2003 sport trac's body mounts on the rear are breaking into the body and causing it to rattle constantly. Ford has admitted that it appears to be a factory defect but won't pay for the repair since I have 58000 miles on it.   My guess is I'm not alone in the problem. You may want to check yours if you already own one.   I won't buy another of this vehicle. In 58000 miles it has left me stranded on the side of the road twice with sensor problems and now this.   Four body shops have looked at it and say they've never seen anything like it. Vehicle has never been off road or in a accident. Replies to this message: usmcstamp (Oct 16, 2008 4:26 pm)
#85 of 95 Help in Gas Inlet Clip by red05st May 25, 2006 (10:08 am)
Someone stole gas out of my ST last night. He/she broke the gas clip behind the Gas Inlet hole.   According to Ford dealership, the round metal clip don't do much, but I have to fix it to pass the Smok Check (Visual Test). Ford wants $250 to bent it back out.   Is it something I can do myself? and How?

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