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    Need a bit of help/advice. Problem w/my 01 Sporttrac . .

    OK . . . As long as I leave either the radiator cap off, or loosely fitted w/the release arm in the up position, the truck will not run hot. I am leaking/losing radiator fluid somewhere. . . example..... I fill the radiator up, put the cap on loose, runs great . . the heater/defrost...
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    Got another , NEW problem . . . . always something.......

    OK . . . Today I installed the fuel pump and new fuel filter. Cranked right up, things were awesome. On the way to fill the tank up, when I turned the radio up, the radio and clock "skipped" (that's what my daughter called it) and blinked a few times. I cut the radio off. After I...
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    Little HELP!! Here. My Fuel Pump . . ever seen one like this?

    Well, here it is . . My tank setup is nothing like the project posted. My tank is held in w/1 t-strap, the other end of the tank sits on a metal lip and held in w/2 bolts. First, the lid/cover of the fuel pump is not screwed on, it's bolted on . . . . [Broken External Image]...
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    Fixing to order my fuel pump . . .

    Hey folks. I have a 2001 Sport Trac, Job 1. I am fixing to order my fuel pump but want to make sure of something . . . My fuel pump, it only has 1 port right?? I port, no flex fuel?? Right??? Thanks for any help!! rduckjr
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    Fuel Pump for my 01 Sport Trac

    Hello All!! My fuel pump has dies on me. I am going to do the work and replace it myself. Ok, here's the deal. I've decided to go with a used fuel pump that comes with a 1 year warranty. I called the Ford Dealership here in Tuscaloosa and asked them for the model number/part number...
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    Need HELP with a Vacuum Hose . . . HELP!!

    Hi all!! I have been all over my 01 Sport Trac trying to find out where this Vacuum hose goes?? I can't find it!! This is the vacuum line that controls the A/C vent selector (max ac, ac, vent, defrost . . etc.) Anyone out there know? Any help would be appreciated, my wifey...
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    Air Vent Switch not working

    Hi all. I got my 01 Sport Trac out of the bodyshop last Wednesday. They had to replace the hood and passenger side fender. Well, now . . when I turn on the A/C, no matter where I turn the switch (max AC, ac, VENT, off, floor heat, defrost) it will only blow out of the defrost vent...
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    Brakes & Brake Light Coming on

    Hi all. I have a 2001 ST with 99,600 miles. She's been a great truck w/no problems (knock knock) - Just over the last few days when I go to stop, my brakes brake strong, then right at the point I stop, they get spongy, then catch back to strong again. Yesterday, the Brake light came...
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    Got to replace the Water Pump

    Hi all! Noticed a bad leak last night when I got home from work. Today my brother-in-law helped me find it. Yep, it's the water pump. I was a bit suprised. I had WP's go bad on a couple Jeep CJ-7's in the past and they made a racket. The ST is quiet as a mouse when she is running...
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    Chk Eng Light & A/C Prob's

    Hi all. I currently have 2 problems. 1) When I get off work and crank up my 2001 ST, the A/C works fine. THEN......after riding for about 10 - 15 minutes....the cold goes away and its just blowing "vent" air. My freon is full, I have a gauge and chk'd it, also had a local garage chk...
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    Got some $$$ - Getting tires...etc.

    Hi all!! Been a while since I have posted, but I have still been here lurking. I am doing a 401k loan to payoff everything I owe and only have 1 payment. I will have extra cash left over and plan on buying tires, shocks..etc for my ST. I have thought about the BFGoodrich All...
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    Listen to Pilot talking to Tower

    http://www.liveatc.net/feedindex.php scroll down to the KLAX/KONT/SoCal Approach (about 3 or 4 under the JFK option) click listen. If you have no clue what I am talking about, click your TV on FOXnews. WinAmp link: http://audio.liveatc.net:8012/kont.m3u Ron
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    1997 Ford Explorer - QUESTION - HELP **

    Hi all!! I have a friend here at work who has a 1997 Ford Explorer 2 Door Sport, 4WD. Here is the question/problem. We have the same engine but he gets 11 mpg. He says his 4WD is on ALL THE TIME??? He says the push button 4WD has Automatic, 4 High, 4 Low as settings. But, he...
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    Where's the MAF sensor at??

    Hi all!! Where can I find the MAF sensor at? Thanks in advance! Ron
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    Under Hood Lights Project....Question

    Hi all!! My next project I was gonna put the 2 lights under my hood and probably 1 under my tonneau cover. Question - The project reminds to make sure to remember to cut the lights off when done. Is there not a switch that would cut the lights on when the hood opens and then...
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    Strange Sound when Reving Engine....

    Hi All!! I put the cold air intake on this evening. Went with a K&N Cone Filter. The mod went very well. From start to finish, probably right at an hour. It probably can be done quicker, but I baby'd everything since this was my first time working on her. Here's my problem, and I...
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    Marriage Joke.......another one

    Once upon a time....................a guy asks a girl to marry him................she says No! He then leaves...................goes to a bar..............orders a few beers.............. And lives happily ever after. :) Have a great weekend everyone, I am gonna do the...
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    NO LAUGHING AT ME!!!! But what's a ........

    Please no laughing or calling me names. I can't help I am 34 with 3 kids and have just gotten the coolest vehicle in the world....I am learning all I can........BUT..... What's a TSB?? What's are they for and what benefit are they to me? Thanks! OK, you can giggle a little...
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    Help with removing Arm Rest

    Hi all!! I am trying to remove the arm rest so I can put my replacement one on. I have taken the actual gray pad/cushion part off and all that is left is the plastic harware piece the pad bolts/fastens to. I can not figure out how to take this piece off. Help!! Anyone know...
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    Finally did it....Cleaned the IAC

    All i gotta say is "Wow!!". Also did the throttle adjustment with the ties. You guys ever think about how cool of a group this site is. I can't wait till I get my www.mysporttrac.com sticker for my window. I mailed my SASE a couple weeks back. I am gonna proudly show the world...
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