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#11 of 52 Re: Ford break in period [mschmal] by thegraduate Jul 23, 2008 (6:05 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Jul 22, 2008 2:06 pm) Really? That's pretty surprising to me, actually. I did know enough to tell my mom, who drove the car from Birmingham to Gulf Shores, AL the day after purchase to keep the speeds varied. She said she went from 66 to 78 to 74 to 66, changing every half hour.
#12 of 52 Taurus/Sable headlights. by keithm1 Jul 23, 2008 (6:37 pm)
Definately didn't like the new lights on the Sable. Test drove the '05 Montego with HID. They make a difference. Have had new Sable for just over a month. Actually went online & bought HID conversion set. Had our mechanic install them. A few minor issues(so far). Lights would stay on until you turned on engine. Then they'd shut off. I think it was because mechanic didn't properly "seat" left light. Also light was "aiming" to the left. Did a little turning in the socket. seems to be "seated" properly now. Light pattern spread is same now as before lights were changed..just brighter now.
#13 of 52 Front End Suspension Noise by thegraduate Oct 20, 2008 (7:15 am)
When driving over a speed-bump in my mother's '08 Taurus SEL this weekend, I hear a creaking noise from the front of the car (I think front driver's side, but who knows). I know I've read about it here before, but can't find it.   If you've had this problem (or read about it) would you mind sharing what the issue was, and how it was fixed? There are 4,900 miles on the car. It drives beautifully, and only makes the noise over BIG bumps like the speed bumps. And no, I wasn't going over them at 30 MPH either!   Any info is much appreciated.   Thanks!   TheGrad Replies to this message: ronsmith38 (Oct 20, 2008 7:33 am) thegraduate (Oct 20, 2008 7:37 am) keithm1 (Oct 20, 2008 1:13 pm) 7milehi (Dec 08, 2008 5:01 pm) thegraduate (Dec 08, 2008 6:22 pm)
#14 of 52 Re: Front End Suspension Noise [thegraduate] by ronsmith38 Oct 20, 2008 (7:33 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 20, 2008 7:15 am) My '08 Sable does the same thing. I mentioned it to the dealer when I took it in for service. They "could not duplicate the problem". It seems worse if multiple passengers are aboard. Someone else mentioned it in this or another Taurus/Sable forum, and indicated it was the CV boot on the drivers side. He said he lubricated it and the problem went away. I asked for details, but got no answer. Maybe you will have better luck if you can find the post and ask for details. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Oct 20, 2008 7:37 am)
#15 of 52 Re: Front End Suspension Noise [ronsmith38] by thegraduate Oct 20, 2008 (7:37 am)
Replying to: ronsmith38 (Oct 20, 2008 7:33 am) Thanks Ron,   That sounds familiar. Maybe if their dealer can't duplicate the problem, they can at least suggest lubricating the CV boot and see if that fixes it.   Thanks for responding on this ghost-town of a board!   TheGrad
#16 of 52 Re: Front End Suspension Noise [thegraduate] by keithm1 Oct 20, 2008 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 20, 2008 7:15 am) I've got an '08 sable. We have speed bumps all down the hill from where I live. I haven't had any noise as you've discribed. Some of the others have said the CVboot needs lubing. I thought that was done at the factory. Sometimes the dealers are clueless about their own cars. If you know a good mechanic, have him test drive it over a bump & see if he can duplicate the sound. If he does, bet he'll know how to fix it.
#17 of 52 Power Steering Fluid 99 Sable by moosella Nov 17, 2008 (6:19 am)
I have a 99 Sable LS which started making an awful noise when I turned into work today. I want to stop before I go home and add some power steering fluid but I'm not sure what kind is best. My manal is at home. Does anyone know which kind I should buy? Thanks. Replies to this message: ronsmith38 (Nov 17, 2008 7:00 am) merlinh (Apr 09, 2009 6:07 am)
#18 of 52 Re: Power Steering Fluid 99 Sable [moosella] by ronsmith38 Nov 17, 2008 (7:00 am)
Replying to: moosella (Nov 17, 2008 6:19 am) Wrong forum. Try this one: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.ee994b2/2871
#19 of 52 '08 Taurus heater question by jontyrees Dec 02, 2008 (12:37 pm)
When it's cold outside, and I want to warm the car up quickly, the "auto" setting does not cause the fans to blow hard - barely at all in fact. I can't find a manual setting that makes air blow rapidly into the interior of the car either, just on defrost. The fans will blow hard when cooling on a/c - just not on heat. Anyone know whether this is intended, or if I have a problem? Replies to this message: thegraduate (Dec 02, 2008 8:49 pm) bobber1 (Dec 02, 2008 8:54 pm) ronsmith38 (Dec 03, 2008 6:39 am) jontyrees (Dec 03, 2008 9:12 am) and 1 more... mek0123 (Mar 22, 2009 8:56 pm)
#20 of 52 Re: '08 Taurus heater question [jontyrees] by thegraduate Dec 02, 2008 (8:49 pm)
Replying to: jontyrees (Dec 02, 2008 12:37 pm) Our Honda with Auto Climate Control wouldn't blow heat hard until the car was warmed up (meaning the temp coming from the heater wouldn't be warm enough to actually heat the interior).   Is this it?

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