steve benjamin
Member
Well, I'm sure enjoying my recently purchased 2008 (4x4 V8 XLT) yet its not the "TRUCK" my old 2001 was in some ways (got to go a lot slower when driving off-road like forest logging roads, etc.). But the Gen2 has a lot of stuff to like about it, not the least of which is the very, very nice and smooth V8 under the hood. To my great surprise I'm getting 18.9 mpg in just local driving. I was expecting no higher than 17 if lucky. Haven't done any long highway trips yet but looking forward to one soon.
I'm finding there isn't a lot of aftermarket stuff for it, I guess the decision to discontinue the Sport Trac may have something to do with that. But, not much it really needs either.
I've got a question about its spark plugs: I've seen the posts re the potential for the plugs to break off if not carefully removed (re Ford's TSB on the matter). I was wondering if it would be smart to remove the plugs now (it has 37,000 miles on it), clean them up and give them a coat of anti-seize, and re-install them. I don't think its worth the $$$ replacing them, but it would reduce the potential for problems when they are eventually replaced at 100,000.
Good idea or not worth the effort?
Thanks.
Steve
I'm finding there isn't a lot of aftermarket stuff for it, I guess the decision to discontinue the Sport Trac may have something to do with that. But, not much it really needs either.
I've got a question about its spark plugs: I've seen the posts re the potential for the plugs to break off if not carefully removed (re Ford's TSB on the matter). I was wondering if it would be smart to remove the plugs now (it has 37,000 miles on it), clean them up and give them a coat of anti-seize, and re-install them. I don't think its worth the $$$ replacing them, but it would reduce the potential for problems when they are eventually replaced at 100,000.
Good idea or not worth the effort?
Thanks.
Steve