garycrist

My 1st. plan expires @75K miles/ 2028. I just did a RDU service and discovered metallic glitteries! I am not as mobile as I once was. Do we keep the problem and extend the ESP or swap it out for an Exploder ST? I contact my guy with my wallet wide open! He told me keep your $$$ till 73K miles or 6 months before expiration date to renew. Hang onto your money!!! After that experience as well as other folks experience, I why people from across the US do some driving. GL

On my 2008 Edge 3.5L, I replace the spark plugs about every 75K miles. 210K miles now and I should inspect the OE belts.🤣🤣

What I could hear, it sounds like a heat shield buzzing.

Don't believe anything a salesman tells you! Your battery needs to be replaced. I have the same issue and I am waiting to get into the dealership for that and some other issues. The new Edges have a "gas saving " feature that only charges an AGM battery so far. As a side note, it seems that a bunch of AGM batteries in 2022 were defective.

Hate to tell you this but, sounds like a U-Joint or the Carrier bearing. Look closely at the u-joint's cups to see if any rust is evident. If so, that is what is left of the rollers due to "Fretting Corrosion". Also it is the "Down Fall" and the waster of several hours of grief, "It could not be _________ as it is new part"! If you decide to do the u-joints, spray paint the parts so you assemble them back in the same position. Even some times this does not work and a vibration is induced. Sometimes it can be fixed by rotating the assembly 180 degrees. Else the drive shaft shop. (do they still exist)? GL

I see this an old thread but, a continuing problem for some as well as someone's future. Water on the heater core is causing this problem. So, typically,the heater core is leaking or the A/C drain is plugged up. Water intrusion from a puddle or rain, might enter via the A/C or heater lines entry points of the Firewall.(Rare) Last but not least the A/C drain lines. If it is the Heater Core the fog on the windows will taste sweet else it's the drain line probably. GL Gary

That is a SHARP color!

Check the anti-rattle clips and/or pad shims. The "hum noise" you hear is the pad "rattling" from "kick-back" of the pad due to very small high spots on the rotor. In the past, I've cured disc-brake pull as well as noise by switching pads side to side as screwy as that sounds! Re-lube the mounts and refinish the rotors (sand them with a sanding disc) and if all fails, change to a different pad material. Sometimes the combination of parts do not favor a driver.

That is far more than I paid for 75K/ 5 years. We don't plan on buying another vehicle due to age. So, I'll enjoy the ST and let Ford fix it for $100 a whack and a free car to drive.

Here's an update. While doing an oil change (Valvoline Protect and Restore) and a 25K mile service on the the RDU, I noticed a nice bronze goldish color in the RDU fluid. (OH BOY). While draining the oil, I noticed the oil pan is leaking and the battery is shot after 2 years 3 months. Thanks too knowledge gleaned here about the oil pan fix, it was time to trudge to the dealership and talk to a service advisor. My ESP goes to 75K miles and 2028 but, if the RDUs and PTUs keep failing, should I trade in for an Explorer ST or can I extend my ESP out to say 125 K miles+ for a few thousand dollars? That question was answered promptly by my ESP guy in less than 30 minutes via e-mail. Save your $$$s was the answer! Wait till 73K miles or a few months before the 2028 deadline. One has to respect one's contact when one has the wallet wide open and he won't take your money! If you need an ESP Quote give me a PM I'll set you up with my guy (I make no money or bird-dog fee). After that I'll drive a ways to buy a new Ford (If we live drive that long).

You are a man after my heart! I've done this sort of stuff for a long time, a long time ago. But, there were no charts and obtaining parts from different auto manufacturers to modify to fit the current project. A real funny one was a Salesman came back and asked if I could install remote control mirrors on a 1974 Fiat 124 Spider. After a quick thought I said "Yes" and the sale went through. The mirrors came from an AMC dealership and the New Car Owner loved them! I applaud you to the MAX!

I saw these on the news as we have snow in TEXAS. They can barely navigate rain but, snow???? Check out these Snow Socks... https://autosock.us/

I guess a bad ground based on the voltages given. I've seen the direction indicators on older Fords "glow dimly" with a bad ground in the hear lights or tail lights.

Real easy to calculate. Ask what oil pan R&R minus transmission R&R is. Then argue from there.

Thank GOD bias-ply tires aren't on cars any more!

@TourGuide Search through this forum as all that needs to be replaced are the 2 fasteners. The part numbers and a member's remarks are also provided,.. Cheers

WTG!!!

Once upon a long time ago, we would put in cams, headers and intake/carb systems. Wide tires and mags were next up on a long list. So, I think your project is A #1!!!

We used universals to jack the rear up if it was sagging. As long as the spring seats into the isolator, no grinding necessary. Then grind to fit once more, the isolator if necessary to fit the vehicle's perch. Take a picture of the spring "pig-tail's location relative to the upper spring perch (on the car) on both springs too. Sometimes getting them off may cause a little lean.

How about these??? Fairly common parts. https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/chassis---steering/coil---leaf-springs/coil-spring-isolators-dampeners--universal-/4588413f406e

Yes one may program the "Homelink" to the opener w/o the remote. Put the garage door into learning mode then do the learning mode for the "Homelink".

It appears Ford has fallen back into the '80s again. Designed obsolescence so that it might make it to the end of the "Payment Book" (I bet the younger group does not know about Payment Books with "coupons"). This is the reason people started buying Japanese!

I have run straight 50 weight and plug anti foulers on an old Thunderbird...Little smoke too.

I had to turn as much off as I could. I got tired of fighting for control of the vehicle. Like the OP stated all of a sudden my 22 ST would do some of the same things. He might have driven into a flock of bugs.😉

I have turned off all of the STUPID DRIVER assists. They are not ready for prime time.