Search results

I have a 2003 as welland only have 75,400 miles. The only thing I've done is changed plugs, plug wires, radiator, front brakes 2x, rear brakes 1x, new set of tires, tranny flush and many many oil/filter changes and added a K&N drop-in filter.

Just installed a set of black brake dust shields last week. They work great!

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!

I have a 2003 Trac. When should a rear diff fluid be changed? The manual says 100k miles. Local mechanics says 30k according to Ford recommendations.

These sound great but have two concerns: 1) will the rotors have enough ventilation and 2) will the shields get damaged when a tech rotates and balances your wheels as it appears they are wedged between the hub and the wheel?

I kept my RPMs under 2500 and was able to gain a couples MPG.

Thank you Bob, that's good advice. Dean

Does anyone have a torque wrench tool suggestion and the ft lbs range needed to do all work on the Trac?

This is a follow up post from last week. Last week I purchased a K & N drop-in filter for my 03 Trac. First thing I noticed was the performance and how smooth the truck shifted and went up hills without much effort, etc. I still wasn't satisfied and I wanted to increase my city MPG. What I did...

I have recently been reading about K&N filters and decided to bite the bullet and purchase a drop-in replacement filter. It's the best decision I've made. The Trac seems to drive and handle much better. For example, accelerating up a hill seems to take 1/2 the amount of energy as before. It...

Same issue with my Trac, I justy need to fix it.

I have the same question and research on the matter has brought me back to square 1. From what I've read, syn oil does not cause leaks, but I do believe it will clean your engine and gaskets and that can possible point out leaks because the old dino was preventing the seals from leaking. I know...

Won't silicone spray on dry preventing sand and dirt from adhering to the surface that is sprayed? I agree that grease will attach all sorts of things.

I have a general question for the forum. I have another truck (non Sport Trac) with 192k miles. I'm running high mileage 10W30 Valvoline synthetic blend. When I crank-up the engine, the lifters tick for about 3-4 minutes then it goes away. I've tried adding 1 qt. of Lucas engine oil treatment...

martinaaron, I have a '03 with 65k miles and my Trac did the same thing until I had my mechanic add 44k to my tank and performed an induction cleaning. It stopped studdering at red lights.

Arturo: On your mom's car have the brake switch checked.

I have a general question to the mechanically inclinded: I have a '99 Honda Accord and when you shift the car from reverse to drive, it jerks (makes a slight clunk sound). I have had the front engine mount replaced and the tranny flushed and new fluid added. The car has 140k original miles...

The brake switch and labor was $83. You can probably do it yourself if you're small enough to get under the drivers steering column.

I have a '99 Accord and whenever it will not shift from PARK to Reverse or Drive it was always the brake switch. I've had mine replaced 2x within 140k miles.

Jon, I have the sams issue except my handle doesn't work 100% of the time.