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Subject: 97up-list Digest V2000 #148 Precedence: list ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1997 and Newer Truck Mailing List(Use the Small Chassis List for Rangers, Explorers, Aerostars and Bronco IIs. Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with
the words "unsubscribe 97up-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ 97up-list Digest Mon, 21 Aug 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 148 In This Issue: Re: should I buy the extended warranty? Hydro Winch Re: Hydro Winch Break Pad Recomendations Re: should I buy the extended warranty? Subscription to forum at http://www.ford-trucks.com/cgi-bi ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Ron,Marge,Ted" <rmtsadu sunlink.net>
Subject: Re: should I buy the extended warranty? Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 21:41:03 -0400 ----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Stewart <jstewart purepacket.com>
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Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 9:03 AM Subject: [97up-list] should I buy the extended warranty? > Any comments/suggestions from anyone else who has or hasn't gotten the > extended warranty? Did you need it? > > Thanks, > Jay > > 98 Ford F150 (tow truck) > 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX (race car) > > ============================================================= > > > Hi Jay, I don't know if I will be any help but here goes! I also have a 98 F-150 SC 4.6L 4x4 that I love. Have it just over 2 years now with 22K on it. Only problem I ever had with it was the back window leaked which they replaced under the 3/36 warranty. It has been an awesome truck, and if it keeps going this way, it looks like I won't need the extended warranty which I purchased when the truck was new. HOWEVER, my wife's 94 Explorer is a different story. Just in the last year, we had a new AM/FM cassette replaced, new radiator installed, new automatic 4x4 hubs, O2 sensors, and a EGR position sensor. All costly items which were covered under the extended warranty.....whew! We are now on our own with the Explorer as the extended warranty has expired in July. Now all the above are probably not out of the ordinary, but when it all hit in one year, I was glad we had the extended plan. We do still love the Explorer too, so I guess it all comes down to how lucky you are with vehicles and if you are a gambler! Ron ------------------------------ From: "Scott Matus" <mr_scsi hotmail.com>
Subject: Hydro Winch Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 03:03:17 GMT Tell 'em George. I usually drive with the Parking Brake off, but it could be done. I like to keep my Brake pads and enjoy the improved gas milage. Scott. __________ original ____________ From: George Rigney <George.Rigney wsnelson.com>
Subject: Re: hydro winches Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 15:17:02 -0500 If you're using the winch to pull yourself out of trouble, it's a lot tougher if the wheels won't roll. Best Regards, George 1974 Gran Torino Elite 351W 1999 F250 SD CC V10 2000 Ranger -----Original Message----- From: Bill Funk [mailto:bfunk33 uswest.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2000 3:31 PM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [97up-list] Re: hydro winches Why would applying the brake make a hydraulic winch work harder? It would seem that since the powertrain is not engaged, and the parking brake only brakes the rear wheels, it should have no effect on the PTO. Bill ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: George Rigney <George.Rigney wsnelson.com>
Subject: Re: Hydro Winch Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 08:48:29 -0500 To show you what a smart guy I am, I once drove for a week with my parking brake partially on! I thought I was having engine trouble because as soon as I took my foot off of the gas, the car would coast VERY QUICKLY to a stop. After I checked things under the hood for a while, I decided to check the suspension. I went to put the parking brake on before jacking the car up and... oh, what's this? I had to crank 'em back by hand before I could even get the drums off. Best Regards, George 1974 Gran Torino Elite 351W 1999 F250 SD CC V10 2000 Ranger -----Original Message----- From: Scott Matus [mailto:mr_scsi hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 10:03 PM To: bfunk33 uswest.net; 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [97up-list] Hydro Winch Tell 'em George. I usually drive with the Parking Brake off, but it could be done. I like to keep my Brake pads and enjoy the improved gas milage. Scott. __________ original ____________ From: George Rigney <George.Rigney wsnelson.com>
Subject: Re: hydro winches Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 15:17:02 -0500 If you're using the winch to pull yourself out of trouble, it's a lot tougher if the wheels won't roll. Best Regards, George 1974 Gran Torino Elite 351W 1999 F250 SD CC V10 2000 Ranger -----Original Message----- From: Bill Funk [mailto:bfunk33 uswest.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2000 3:31 PM To: 97up-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [97up-list] Re: hydro winches Why would applying the brake make a hydraulic winch work harder? It would seem that since the powertrain is not engaged, and the parking brake only brakes the rear wheels, it should have no effect on the PTO. Bill ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 13:11:38 -0500 From: Steve #1 <f-150 swbell.net>
Subject: Break Pad Recomendations I know this has been discussed before, but i wasn't paying attention. :-) It's time for me to change the front pads on my 99 4X4. What brands should I look into, or stay away from. Also, are there any special tools needed for to change the pads? TIA, Steve #1 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 15:13:23 -0400 From: Ken Payne <kpayne ford-trucks.com>
Subject: Re: should I buy the extended warranty? At 09:03 AM 8/21/00, you wrote: >I recently bought myself a 98 F150 4x4 Off Road, and it is an awesome truck, >I love it. :) > >When I bought it, there were 28,000 miles on the truck, so it was still >under the factory warranty, I was trying to make a certain payment, so I >skipped the $1100 or so extended warranty. After a few months of ownership, >I am rapidly approaching the magical 36,000 mile mark where my warranty runs >out, and the price of an extended warranty goes through the roof. > >So, should I go ahead with the extended warranty now? The truck is running >just fine, and I can't find a thing wrong that would require a trip to the >dealer at this point. On the flipside, though, fixing anything on the truck >will be expensive after this. > >Any comments/suggestions from anyone else who has or hasn't gotten the >extended warranty? Did you need it? > >Thanks, >Jay Jay, First I'll start by saying I'm admittedly biased because we have a third party selling warrantees through the web site. Now my opinion.... I always wait towards the end of the standard warranty period and then go by my gut feeling vehicle based on how the vehicle has held up so far. After-market extended warrantees are almost always 20-60% cheaper than a factory warrantee and with the way Ford has been treating Ford techs, I think the service is as good or better. Many times, the services offered are broader too. There are several sites on the net put out by Ford techs complaining that Ford isn't paying them enough to get the job done properly such as www.flatratetech.com. Read it and judge for yourself. Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 16:24:16 -0400 From: admin ford-trucks.com
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