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#165 of 339 2007 sports trac V8 limited edition by larryc5 May 15, 2006 (4:50 pm)
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 Replies to this message: blksn8k (May 15, 2006 11:34 pm)
#166 of 339 Re: 2007 sports trac V8 limited edition [larryc5] by blksn8k May 15, 2006 (11:34 pm)
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.
#167 of 339 Bed covers by gobux May 17, 2006 (3:31 pm)
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. Replies to this message: kman1956 (Jun 02, 2006 10:10 am)
#168 of 339 Re: Power rear window now available [mustangguy74] by blksn8k May 17, 2006 (4:50 pm)
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... Replies to this message: ayarbo1 (May 18, 2006 11:16 am) kcram (May 18, 2006 5:04 pm)
#169 of 339 Re: Power rear window now available [blksn8k] by ayarbo1 May 18, 2006 (11:16 am)
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. Replies to this message: kcram (May 18, 2006 5:04 pm)
#170 of 339 Re: Power rear window now available [ayarbo1] by kcram HOST May 18, 2006 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: ayarbo1 (May 18, 2006 11:16 am) Could be an allocation issue. Dealers that sell in higher volume are usually able to get more vehicles ordered and the newest options first.   kcram - Pickups Host
#171 of 339 2007 sports trac V8 limited edition thumping by jarnold May 18, 2006 (6:06 pm)
I purchased my 2007 sport trac a month ago and it has 2500 miles on it. It was a dealer demo and had 1500 when I got it. I have noticed the thumping noise from the engine too. Will have to ask the dealer about it at the 5k maintenance. With the ford hard tonneau cover my gas miliege is averaging about 14.5. Didn't expect great gas mileage with the V8. Overall I really like the vehicle. It's the first American vehicle I've ever owned.   Mine does not have the adjustable pedals. Does anyone know if you can have the dealer install them?
#172 of 339 Gas Milage with V8 by captjchin May 21, 2006 (5:56 am)
Just turned 3000 on XLT V-8 with hard cover. On trip from Lancaster, Pa to NYC, got 20.82 with cruise speed of 75-80. This was the best so far. Around town, (NYC traffic) the averages have been as low as 12.5-13.5. Expect all to improve with more milage.   Getting better than my 05 Escape which go no more than 17.5 or so with cruise speeds appx 80-85. I'm sure would have better at slower speeds but car just wants to cruise fast. Not MY fault.   Explorer Sport Trac is exceptionally quiet and smooth. Love it so far.
#173 of 339 Thumping on the Limited by kngmke May 24, 2006 (1:27 pm)
Just took mine (1000 miles on it) in to the dealer for this thumping noise. After a day and half of troubleshooting, I was told nothing they can do about it. It is a pressure drop that occurs everytime that the AC kicks on (in auto mode). They also went out on the lot and confirmed that all of the 2007 Sport tracs they have made the same noise. Anybody else, hearing this or found a solution to it. Usually hear it best a slow speeds. Replies to this message: kman1956 (Jun 02, 2006 10:03 am)
#174 of 339 Re: I Love This Truck! [ayarbo1] by revegas May 24, 2006 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: ayarbo1 (May 15, 2006 8:21 am) I put a flow master on. The sound is a little more throaty. It is not loud or distracting...it just sounds like a powerful V8. Sorry I can't be more discriptive. I think it was $130.00 installed and it was worth it.. I'm still disappointed in my gas milage...12.7 MPG now. I'd like to find a cold induction system for it but I can't find a manufacturer. Replies to this message: captjchin (May 25, 2006 1:19 am)

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