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I have the pcv tube and valve cover replaced which stopped one oil leak but I have new drips on the ground in 2 spots both sides of the oil pan. The bolts on the back side were loose so I tighted them and it's still leak from that location. Now the question is I've been told the rear main could...

I'm having a serious oil leak. This AM, noticed a spot on the ground the size of a basketball. Trac was a full quart low. I traced 2 possibly 3 leaks, but the PVC valve is leaking for sure. Was changed about a year ago by a deal but hasn't leaked until late. Then, from what I can tell is...

I'm having an issue with the A/C Compressor. I went to defrost it today and I began to get a metallic burning order. So I pulled over a noticed the compressor was not turning. I turned on the A/C and still nothing. The clutch does spin when using your hand. When I engaged A/C the air did...

Quick question, an intermittent issue has turned into a failure. When I try to engage speed control, the dash light blinks for a quick moment and turns off. I'm thinking the sensor has failed. If so, what is the part number for a replacement switch/sensor and how tough a job is it? 2003 Trac...

I'm having a issue which started today. 105K miles new fuel pump and fuel filter was installed last week. Any time I'm accelerating while in gear/driving, I get a noise like a pinging/rattle or if I'm in motion and go to accelerate say to pass someone, I get the same noise. Its consistent the...

I have 105K miles on the trac and need transmission fluid service. Some say flush, others say pan drop. I usually have the trans service performed every 25K to 30K miles. Should the pan be dropped this time around? Big Al

Well, I had to get new tires. Only got 35000 miles out the these tires and I was very disappointed to say the least. These were a 70000 mile tire!! Anyways, Michelin did warranty the tire with a 35% discount off LTX2 or nothing back. My question is anyone else have this issue with...

The spring on the fuel door is broken causing the fuel door to open randomly at turns. I did use some Velcro for a temp fix. I did some research and found out the housing comes with the spring and costs vary from 30 to 80 dollars. Does anybody have the part number for the correct housing so I...

Just hit 100K this AM on my way into work. Only 6 problems so far are: Water Pump Thermostat Housing Power Steering Hose Driver Window Switch Passenger Side Half Shaft Dash Bulbs Blew Other than normal maintenance, she is ready to go for another 100K! [Broken External Image]:

I had the upper and lower tstat housing replaced since it was leaking. I didn't have the time to work on it myself and had the dealer do it. Everything was replaced including the sensors. Was having an issue with lack of heat over the past few winters. I figured the heater core or some...

I'm almost positive this is where the leak is coming from. Nothing visible leaking anywhere but when I removed the top SOHC cover you can see the pooling of coolant behind the T-Stat. I think when I'm driving its finding a path out but never hits the ground or gets burned off. I do smell...

My mechanic friend looked in the issue of the weekend with 4 different suppliers. All the suppliers were given him seals and CV half shafts out of a Ford Explorer, not a Ford Explorer Sport/Sport Trac. After changing suppliers the seal and CV half shaft are holding after 50 miles of driving at...

I've noticed a rough idle and sluggish recently but haven't had an ouch of time to look at it. However, the CEL went off and sure enough, if you open the hood you can hear a hissing sound (like a tire deflating) and sure enough the top side of the elbow is cracked frm joint to joint. My...

I've noticed a rough idle and sluggish recently but haven't had an ouch of time to look at it. However, the CEL went off and sure enough, if you open the hood you can hear a hissing sound (like a tire deflating) and sure enough the top side of the elbow is cracked frm joint to joint. My...

Just my luck! Seal is leaking again. After 7 days. Took it back to the shop and raised holy hell. Their words were its wasn't leaking when we test drove it. My response, well, its leaking now. They tend to think its left over or residual in the axle that is worked its way out. The...

I have my CV Joint replaced on Monday where because the boot was torn. Part replaced was on the passanger side. Since Friday, I've started seeing drips of gear oil on the ground, a puddle about the size of a adult hand. Is their a seal that should have been replaced with the CV? I noticed...

Been noticing a click and vibration in the front end at all speeds. After an inspection of the front end, the CV joint half shaft assembly boot was torn into pieces, metal shavings and grease everywhere. A local mechanic I trust really well quoted me $200 with tax for the parts and labor. He...

I had something interesting happen today while sitting stopped in traffic for over an hour. About 35 minutes in, the temp gauge went to the 3/4 mark and slowly climbing. The outside temp was 100 degrees and the a/c was on. After turning off the a/c and turning the vent all the way to warm...

I replaced the bulbs in the cluster yesterday. Wasn't too hard but was very slow process. I "highly" recommend removing the shift indicator cable to access the cluster as you may damage the cable trying to remove the cluster. Since I was into the dash, I decided to adjust the shift...

I have an 03 trac. Are the bulbs the same as seen in the projects section, bulb 194 for the instrument cluster (6 total)? What is the bulb size for the HVAC unit? Big Al