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Thanks for the responses, it sounds like transmission and radiator can fail kinda early. It can get expensive maintaining them past 100k.

Hi Guys! I haven't posted on this board since i sold my 2001 ST. Anyways, I am in the market for a new ride, but i can't quite forget my last ST, so I am considering purchasing a used '10 gen 2 ST. I was wondering what the reliability is like with the V8 ST and what to look out for in...

Hi All, I am writing an open letter to all those people here who I've had the pleasure of chatting with and getting invaluable assistance in my questions regarding owning an ST. I have listed my ST for sale, as I get ready to move on in my life. I've had the greatest time modding my truck...

Great. I will look at the several suggestions and try to eliminate each one. Thanks for the help guys. The truck is running well, but I will be selling sometime next year.

Problem is that I don't reliably reproduce the locking, it happens randomly. I am now paying attention to how I turn and anything else.

The horn and cruise control are ok but could the clock spring just be beginning to go. I've replaced the lower and upper ball joints months before this started happening. I wonder if it is the clock spring?

Hi I hope someone can help me figure this out. At 155K my truck is showing signs of wear. The steering wheel is making a popping or clicking noise during full 180 deg turns, it usually happens when the steering wheel comes back to go straight (not at max turns). The sound is coming from...

I am sorry for your loss, that's a catastrophic injury to your friend, I hope he recovers and experiences minimal suffering. That accident was horrific, kinda makes me think twice about getting a small car. Good luck to your family and friends.

Well all I can say is that you'll know when your timing chain guide breaks, it's a different truck altogether. Of course the dealer will never admit that these cars were built with defective timing chain components, that would be honest. Good luck.

I don't agree with some who suggest getting an oil flush and some filter will fix your flare. You will waste your money doing it, then sending in another mechanic to remove it again for some other repair. You need a transmission expert look at it, but I would not worry about it at all if OD...

I would not recommend a gen 1 ST, here's why. With the availability of the gen 2 marked improvements have been made in these trucks, not just in handling but quality. I don't own a gen 2 but I am very familiar with gen1. I've had my truck for 11 years, with 130k, here's the rundown you should...

Turns out i don't need a hose at all. Thanks anyway.

Hi Guys, I recently just had everything go wrong with my truck. Long story short, I've had to rebuild my engine with new timing chain kit, along with my transmission. All of this happened one after the other. Now, the problem I have is an EVAP leak, so the mechanic does a smoke test and...

if it is sounding like a knocking noise within the valve cover, could it be the valve lifters failing. But a rattling in the front suggest your timing chain guides broke and you'll need to replace. Next ask yourself how long you want to keep your truck, then figure out how much repair you're...

update: You won't believe this, but the engine will come out to repair the timing chain problem. So we will take a look at what components will need to be replaced, for the front and the rear. Does anyone know the part no for the Ford timing chain service kit and how much they go for both...

L1tech, The noise sounds more like a rattle like marbles in a jar being shaken than a clunking. As I understand it, this can ruin an engine, which can set off all sorts of check engine codes. I am guessing that's the source of the misfiring. Once, we've corrected the rattle by replacing...

update: The trucks rear engine's timing chain tensioner will be replaced, but without removing the engine. Has anyone attempted to remove the rear tensioner this way? I'd like some thoughts on the matter. Thanks.

The compression test turned out negative, he found it was OK. He said the EGR was OK. Well the biggest concern is that there is a clunking noise in the engine itself. The mechanic will check the timing chain and make sure nothing needs servicing. As for the oil leak, he will replace the oil...

Hi guys, I hope you guys can help me figure this out. In the afternoon, I started up my truck for the first time today, and drove to my destination. After about a mile, I realized that it's idling rough and noticeably louder at the front end. I became even more concerned when I saw that...

10K plus for a conversion, not in the cards for the ST since it's cost prohibitive.