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Re: Edmunds 2007 ST review [rbstern]
by blksn8k
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May 14, 2006 (7:54 am)
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Replying to: rbstern (Apr 28, 2006 8:21 am)
Very acurate, Rich. I also just read Automobile Mag's review on their website. They made a big deal out of the inevitable comparison with the Ridgeline. Everyone seems so in-love with the Honda's under bed trunk. My first thought was why would you put the spare tire inside a trunk under the bed floor? I certainly hope none of the people who buy this thing actually needs that spare tire when the bed is full of cow manure. Oh wait, none of those people will ever actually haul anything like that, will they? I guess the bottom line is that if you want a vehicle that just looks sort of like something you could take off-road or use as a tow vehicle, buy the Honda. Just don't expect too much when you try to get your boat back OUT of the water with it's lack of a two-speed transfer case. But if you want something that really can do those things, buy the Ford.
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I Love This Truck!
by revegas
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May 15, 2006 (6:34 am)
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I purchased an 07 Limited with some reservations having always been a big truck man. Some positive aspects of this vehicle are: it does fit in my garage (8" to spare), it has ample power and the torque is awesome, the ride is very "car-like", it has ample room for 4 or 5 adults, the creature features are equal to my wife's 07 Escalade, (sat radio, heated seats, power seats, sun roof, etc). I have made a couple of modifications. It did not sound like a V8, so I changed the front muffler out for a free flow type, It now sounds like a throaty V8 like it should. I also put a set of Nitto's 285 60r 18's on the stock wheels. It now has an agressive look without compromising ride or handling. I am also looking for the cold induction and have considered an aftermarket super-charger.
The only disappointment I have is the gas mileage..13.1 average. My wife's escalade gets 13.7. Guess you can't have it all.
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- #162 of 339
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Re: Power rear window now available [mustangguy74]
by ayarbo1
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May 15, 2006 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: mustangguy74 (May 10, 2006 4:27 pm)
The Navigation System is now also available. The Navigation option code is 58Q and the invoice price is $2129 (Retail $2505). I'm waiting on the implementation of the new interior door handles (cups in the armrest) before I place my order. I can't wait... 
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- #163 of 339
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Re: I Love This Truck! [revegas]
by ayarbo1
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May 15, 2006 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: revegas (May 15, 2006 6:34 am)
Revegas, I'm curious as to what Brand of free flow muffler you are using? I'm considering the same thing and I have always run Flow Masters on my past Ford vehicles. What brand and a little more info on how they sound if you don't mind.
Also a comment about the Nitto's, for those that might not be familiar with them. They are realy nice tires, I have a set on my Corvette and you can't beat them for the price!
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2007 sports trac V8 limited edition
by larryc5
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May 15, 2006 (4:50 pm)
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Two questions. I have purchased the new 2007 sports trac with a V8 engine. I noticed a clicking in the engine when it idles. The ford dealership says this natural for that engine . Has anyone had the same problem. Also has anyone installed a flow master on this engine and how loud is it. It is almost impossible to get the dual exhaust installed because of the layout under the bed and axle..Anyone have any ideas or suggestions. Thanks, Larry
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- #166 of 339
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Re: 2007 sports trac V8 limited edition [larryc5]
by blksn8k
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May 15, 2006 (11:34 pm)
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Replying to: larryc5 (May 15, 2006 4:50 pm)
Larry, I also noticed a clicking or tapping sound on the V-8 I test drove. It was not audible from inside the truck, only when the hood was up. I thought it was excessively loud. But when I asked about this on several message boards no one else seemed to notice. One clown even asked why I would care if I couldn't hear it from inside and suggested that I should not be looking at a Ford if I wanted a quiet engine! His theory was that it is a complex engine with "lots of parts". Yeah, right. If I'm paying over $30k I would expect a little better. My 99 Cobra with the same displacement and two more camshafts has lots more parts and is much quieter than the truck I tested. Lol.
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Bed covers
by gobux
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May 17, 2006 (3:31 pm)
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Does anyone have any experience with the tonneau cover vs. the same color hard cap?I plan on getting the 2007 this
summer(test drive was much smoother than my 2001 pathfinder) but am unsure on the cover.Is the tonneau convenient when dealing w/ groceries etc.?thanks for any help.
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- #168 of 339
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Re: Power rear window now available [mustangguy74]
by blksn8k
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May 17, 2006 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: mustangguy74 (May 10, 2006 4:27 pm)
That's interesting. I asked a saleslady at a local dealer to try inputing an order with the 617 order code for the power rear window a couple of days ago. I got a reply from her today and she claims it cannot even be ordered until July. I guess I need to find another dealer... 
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Re: Power rear window now available [blksn8k]
by ayarbo1
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May 18, 2006 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: blksn8k (May 17, 2006 4:50 pm)
I have an original Vehicle Order Confirmation print out from my salesman (who happnes to be the Fleet Manager) with it showing both Retail and Dealer Invoice prices listed. The saleslady might not be able to provide a build date, but she should be able to place the order.
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