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  1. Vic Sorlie

    FS 2008 STA $11000

    Here's the one you've been waiting for. A Gen 2 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with the sought after Adrenalin trim package. I'm the second owner of this truck, having bought it from Oklahoma in 2012. This truck is rust-free. It's been my DD since then and I've maintained it for reliability. Don't...
  2. Vic Sorlie

    Flex shifter install

    I saw a YouTube video on this install a couple of years ago and decided to replace mine. Sorry, but I've lost the pictures I may have taken, but here's what it looks like. The new shifter is not expensive and it's not a bad DIY. You do have to change the connection for the OD switch. In my...
  3. Vic Sorlie

    Installed Flex Shift Knob

    Recently installed the Flex shift knob using the steps shown in the YouTube video by Jeg's Garage. If you follow his advice and take your time it's reasonably easy to do. Sorry for the picture misorientation - I'll attempt to fix.[Broken External Image]:
  4. Vic Sorlie

    Good Video on PCV Elbow

    Here's a good video on a problem that gets talked about a lot on this forum. I've viewed several other of this guy's videos and really like the way he puts them together.
  5. Vic Sorlie

    PS Pump Whine

    A couple of months ago I noticed a low-pitch whine from my 4.6L STA engine, subsequently isolated to PS pump. I've had the car two years and have kept fresh AMSOIL ATF (meets Mercon V spec) in the steering system. No steering issues and pump is not about to disintegrate; I'm thinking it's just...
  6. Vic Sorlie

    FS: 2002 Gen1 2WD

    Texas car since new, so not a hint of corrosion. Beige metallic on grey cloth interior, 4.0L V6, 2WD, 115K miles. 5 speed OD automatic transmission, power steering, brakes, windows, door locks, bed extender, aftermarket bed cover, AM/FM/CD stereo, two keys with remotes. New tires, recent...
  7. Vic Sorlie

    Gen2 KYB good price - Amazon

    I've been looking at replacement shocks for my 08 STA and found a killer price for KYB fronts on Amazon. I ordered a pair, now will watch for price drop on the rears.
  8. Vic Sorlie

    Powerstop Brake Install

    My 08 STA certainly didn't need brakes at 28K, but decided to try out the Powerstop K1443 kit for F/R rotors and ceramic pads. Both Amazon and RockAuto had it; slightly cheaper with RA and I had good experience with last order so I went with them. Rolled-up price was $322. No problems with...
  9. Vic Sorlie

    O/D Off Light

    Did some work yesterday on 02 Gen1 V6 2WD Trac I used to own and passed on to my son. While on test drive I noticed that the O/D disengage switch on trans lever doesn't seem to be working. The dashboard light does not illuminate when I push the switch, and O/D doesn't seem to disengage either...
  10. Vic Sorlie

    Want long life from your transmission?

    I've noticed an increased number of postings about transmission problems. IMO, most of them are due to infrequent AT fluid service. The transmission is the second-most expensive part in your car - don't you think it'd run better and last longer if you used a better fluid and changed it at...
  11. Vic Sorlie

    Power Window Failure

    Which the '02 Trac I passed to my son has inop power windows all of the sudden. None works from driver's door switch, and all other windows don't work neither from their individual switches. 7.5A fuse at side of dashboard looks intact, as does the fuse/relay in the underhood box. Not going to...
  12. Vic Sorlie

    Tire Recommendation

    Original Pirellis were pretty much done at 23K, so I recently bought a set of Yokohama Parada Spec-X from Discount Tire. Have about 600 miles on them and am very well pleased. Great handling and ride, quiet. No rain since they went on, so can't comment on wet performance, but think they'll be...
  13. Vic Sorlie

    Spark Plug Recommendation

    Which is I'm considering tinkering with the 4.6L in my '08 Adrenalin, aka the "Fire Truck." Current mileage is 23K. Looking for site members' recommendation for spark plugs. Thanks.[Broken External Image]:
  14. Vic Sorlie

    6R60 Downshift Bump Fixed

    Almost 2 months into ownership of my 08 Adrenalin, and this truck had the downshift "bump" mentioned on this forum and also in several Ford TSBs. Took it to a local dealership today and this gig's now history, cured by the TCM reflash and test drive procedure. Cost was covered by the 5yr/60K...
  15. Vic Sorlie

    4.6L ignition upgrade

    Ran into an O'Reilly parts guy today who was touting MSD coils as a great performance upgrade. Any recommendations by y'all?
  16. Vic Sorlie

    New Trac Here

    Pretty happy with my 07 Gen2 V6 but I came across an 08 Adrenalin V8 2WD with only 17K on it. I just couldn't pass it up. Bought through CarMax, so paid a bit more ($26K) and got less on trade ($11.5K), but this one owner car is in pretty good shape.[Broken External Image]:
  17. Vic Sorlie

    Upper Ball Joints - Gen1 2WD

    While changing oil on my former Gen1 Trac that my son now has, I noticed the L upper ball joint grease boot has failed. There's guidance for lower joints (4WD) in the Project section, but nada for uppers. This project's probably similar, but has anybody done this job? Truck has 103K on it, so...
  18. Vic Sorlie

    Oil Analysis

    For anyone interested in Used Oil Analysis, I recently submitted a brief "How To" article that you'll find in the Projects section. Thanks for looking!
  19. Vic Sorlie

    Using Oil Analysis

    http://www.sporttrac.org/mysporttrac-archive/projects/using_oil_analysis.pdf
  20. Vic Sorlie

    Free Online Garage

    Want a free, easy way to track maintenance on your vehicles and equipment? Anyone can establish a MyAMSOILGarage account by clicking on the link below. You can "park" an unlimited number of vehicles there, and the system is versatile enough to track any maintenance service. Users can also...
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