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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.

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...

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...

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...

What would cause your truck's right front end to sit 1" lower than the left side? The measurement was taken from the top of the tire to the underside fender wall (exact points on both right & left fenders). Air pressue in both tires are equal.

I own a 2003 Sport Trac and want to know what mileage is recommended for changing the rear differential fluid. I'm reading where it is changed every 30k to life (never needing changing as it is fully synthetic).

I have a radiator that has developed a small, barely noticable leak. In fact, the florencent green coolant is almost dry when I check the top of the radiator which is where the leak is occurring. As a precaution I went ahead and changed the radiator cap. My question is, has anyone used a...

Does anyone know the approximate cost to replace an alternator (labor & parts)?

Has anyone ever used a rear main oil seal fluid/conditioner to stop a leak? I have a vehicle that is 15 years old and not sure I can justify the labor cost ($700) to replace a $25 part. The oil is not dripping on the ground, but is evident it has a leak from looking under the truck.

My '03 Trac has 30k miles and was wondering when to change the tranny & rear axle fluids. And how do I know if my rear transfer case has synthetic fluid? Suggestions?

My right rear window stop working a few months ago. I assumed it was the fuse, but when I attempted to replace the fuse, the fuse was good. Can I assume it is the window motor that is bad? Is there anything else I can check?