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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list small-list); Wed, 21 Jun 2000 20:01:48 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 20:01:48 -0400 (EDT) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: small-list digest users Reply-to: small-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: small-list Digest V2000 #93 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts Small Chassis Truck Mailing List Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ small-list Digest Tue, 20 Jun 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 093 In This Issue: Explorer tires; Passeger vs. Light Truck Re: Explorer driveline clunk Re: Explorer tires; Passeger vs. Light Truck Ranger Windshield Question ADMIN: Important FTE Announcement Re: Brake Question Re: Ranger Windshield Question Re: Brake Question Re: Ranger Windshield Question Re: Explorer tires; Passeger vs. Light Truck Re: Ranger Windshield Question Re: [Re: [Explorer A/C]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Raymond C. Gray" Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 06:44:31 -0400 Subject: Explorer tires; Passeger vs. Light Truck Time to replace the Explorer tires...original equipment Firestone ATX with 64K. ('94 eddie bauer, 5 sp manual) Firestone no longer makes the ATX; the web site now recommends a Wilderness model among others. Any advice on these Firestones vs. other brands? I've found the right size tire in both Passenger (P) and Light Truck (LT) models. I've found the UTQG ratings on passenger tires to be useful; these codes are not provided for LT tires. Can I use P tires on my Explorer? Thanks Ray ------------------------------ From: "Strukel, Mike" Subject: Re: Explorer driveline clunk Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 06:04:52 -0500 Thanks for the info. That is exactly the clunk that is occuring on mine. Mike -----Original Message----- From: Robert Eberhardt [mailto:reberhardt uswest.net] Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2000 10:45 PM To: small-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [small-list] Re: Explorer driveline clunk My '97 4x4 Sport started making a clunk whenever I came to a complete stop. As soon as I stopped, it felt like someone bumped into the back of me. I can't say that I ever felt it when taking off though. It turned out that the front slip yoke needed lubrication. The dealer said that it appeared that mine didn't ever get any at the factory since there was no sign of there having been any. Once they lubricated it I haven't had the noise since. It showed up when I had about 30,000 miles on it. I now have 54,000. Lubricating the slip yoke is listed in your service guide. I think it is part of the 30,000 miles service (Extended duty). If it is in your service guide and has never been done, I would definately get it done to eliminate that possibility. Robert > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > From: "Strukel, Mike" > Subject: Explorer driveline clunk > Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 06:54:23 -0500 > > My wife has a 98 Explorer Sport which now has 37,000 miles on. For about > the last 10,000 miles it has had a "clunk" in the rear driveline. The Clunk > is usually very pronounced. It happens when you come to a complete stop > when braking and sometimes when you accelerate from a stop. I had in at > the dealer a couple of times for this, and they told me that everything was > normal(Ya right). I have looked for the cause, but can't find it. > U-joints, rear sway bar, etc. look good. > > Any ideas? > > mjs > 99 F250 SD V10 > 98 Explorer Sport > 68 Bronco > > ------------------------------ ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 10:58:24 -0400 From: David Cooley Subject: Re: Explorer tires; Passeger vs. Light Truck Avoid the firestones... Stock Wilderness AT tires on my 97 are junk, noisy, rough and didn't last... Have a set of Michelin LTX M/S. They are quiet, smooth, handle MUCH better, and have a 65000 mile warranty. These are the P version, not the LT. LT tires have an extra ply and stiffer sidewalls. Factory tires are "P" radials At 06:44 AM 6/20/2000, you wrote: >Time to replace the Explorer tires...original equipment Firestone ATX with >64K. >('94 eddie bauer, 5 sp manual) > >Firestone no longer makes the ATX; the web site now recommends a Wilderness >model among others. Any advice on these Firestones vs. other brands? > >I've found the right size tire in both Passenger (P) and Light Truck (LT) >models. I've found the UTQG ratings on passenger tires to be useful; these >codes are not provided for LT tires. Can I use P tires on my Explorer? =========================================================== David Cooley N5XMT Internet: N5XMT bellsouth.net Packet: N5XMT KQ4LO.#INT.NC.USA.NA T.A.P.R. Member #7068 I am Pentium of Borg... Division is Futile! =========================================================== ------------------------------ From: william.hickey bankofamerica.com Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:18:03 -0400 Subject: Ranger Windshield Question Hello. I have a small pit and four cracks (like an X) about 1/2 inch across on my 99 Ranger windshield. Do I need to be concerned about this ? Will it get worse if I take no action ? Thanks ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:59:25 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: ADMIN: Important FTE Announcement The Ford Truck Enthusiasts have grown to a point where the mailing lists are in need of sponsors to cover the large server bandwidth fees that the lists are incurring. In the near future, there will be text sponsorship notices at the top of the digests and occasionally we'll run one on the live list for a day. As with the web site banner ads, sponsors will not have influence on content or editorial policy. Regards, Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 13:12:57 -0800 From: "Tom Watson" Subject: Re: Brake Question > From: "C R Blanchard" > Subject: Brake Question > Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 23:08:02 -0500 > > > I think this has been discussed, but I could not find it in the archive... > > I got my 88 Ranger last March. The dealer did the brakes when I bought it. > I've put on about 20k miles since then. The last few days my brake light > has been flashing intermittently. I was told it means the brakes need to be > done. The brake light comes on for various reasons. In one vehicle I drove it came on because I was low on brake fluid. You might want to check some "simple things" first before getting a full blown brake job. It seems to me that unless you are REALLY heavy on the brakes, 20k is a bit short for their life. Just a thought. -- Tom Watson Generic short signature tsw johana.com (I'm at home now) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 17:33:50 -0400 From: Stephen Bozzone Subject: Re: Ranger Windshield Question Hi William, From what I have experienced along from what I've gathered from others, these cracks will spread. That pit you have may turn into a crack as well. I know they have repair kits for these situations. Good luck, Steve william.hickey bankofamerica.com wrote: > > Hello. > I have a small pit and four cracks (like an X) about 1/2 inch across on my 99 > Ranger windshield. > Do I need to be concerned about this ? Will it get worse if I take no action ? > Thanks > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the subject of the > message. -- Stephen Bozzone Administrative Director - http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.rockzone.com ICQ: 196843 / AIM: RudeSkam69 "Don't ask me to justify my life..." - Bad Religion ------------------------------ From: "Steven Leonard" Subject: Re: Brake Question Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 16:23:22 -0700 Rick, Most times this just means you need to add fluid to the reservoir. When its gets low, it will slosh on and off the sensor, causing the light to flash on and off at irregular intervals. I would think that the brakes are still fine after 20K miles, unless there is a mechanical failure. Good Luck -----Original Message----- From: small-list-bounce ford-trucks.com [mailto:small-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of C R Blanchard Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 9:08 PM To: small-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [small-list] Brake Question I think this has been discussed, but I could not find it in the archive... I got my 88 Ranger last March. The dealer did the brakes when I bought it. I've put on about 20k miles since then. The last few days my brake light has been flashing intermittently. I was told it means the brakes need to be done. Questions: Is 14 months/20k miles a standard length of time for brakes to wear? All my other cars & my wife's car have gone 2+ years between brake jobs. How soon do I need to do them? Can it wait until the weekend? Should I do the front, back, or both. I had been told before that the back usually only need done every other time you do the front. Any truth to this? Any recommended shoes/pads? Someone said AutoZone carbon metallic were good (as long as I load up on anti-squeak gel). Thanks, Rick ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 17:57:35 -0700 From: Bob Fiddes Subject: Re: Ranger Windshield Question Yes, it will continue to get worse as you drive and hit bumps in the road. The cracks will continue to run. You can have it patched for a fraction of the cost of a new one. If you have full comprehensive on it, it's best to have your insurance company replace it. It won't cost you anything; however, as small as it is, they will probably only pay to patch it. If you want it to get bigger, all you need to do is put your thumb on the crack, pointing in the direction you want it to go, and push. It will run out and depending on how hard you push, will determine how far it will go! Did I say that? Bob william.hickey bankofamerica.com wrote: > Hello. > I have a small pit and four cracks (like an X) about 1/2 inch across on my 99 > Ranger windshield. > Do I need to be concerned about this ? Will it get worse if I take no action ? > Thanks > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe small-list" in the subject of the > message. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 21:13:14 -0500 From: Jordan Dean Subject: Re: Explorer tires; Passeger vs. Light Truck At 06:44 AM 6/20/2000 -0400, you wrote: >Time to replace the Explorer tires...original equipment Firestone ATX with >64K. >('94 eddie bauer, 5 sp manual) > >Firestone no longer makes the ATX; the web site now recommends a Wilderness >model among others. Any advice on these Firestones vs. other brands? > >I've found the right size tire in both Passenger (P) and Light Truck (LT) >models. I've found the UTQG ratings on passenger tires to be useful; these >codes are not provided for LT tires. Can I use P tires on my Explorer? Anything but firestone. I got some "Mich." (non-advertising brand that they have) Fisk Phantoms (basically LTX M/S) and they are WAY better than the firestones were. -Jordan Dean ------------------------------ From: "Will Brown" Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:45:36 -0400 Subject: Re: Ranger Windshield Question One thing I learned the hard way - if you're going to get the winshield repaired, do it ASAP. The longer it sits cracked and not fixed, the more road grime and grease gets into the crack. The goo that gets in the crack prevents the fix-it stuff from adhering and working properly (so I'm told). I tried to get a local business to patch a one-year old crack, and they basically refused, stating the reason above. Well, I think they would have tried, but they basically guaranteed that it wouldn't work, and I'd end up needing a new winshield anyway. Oh, the crack ended up about 3 feet long, which started as a small X or star about the size of a nickel. It was either a good hot day or a good cold day that made it sprout about one foot at a time. (there is a business/franchise in this area called "Novus" that comes to where you are and does the repair onsite) \/\/ On 20 Jun 00, at 11:18, william.hickey bankofamerica. wrote: > I have a small pit and four cracks (like an X) about 1/2 inch across on my 99 > Ranger windshield. > Do I need to be concerned about this ? Will it get worse if I take no action ? > Thanks > ------------------------------ Date: 21 Jun 00 21:00:16 EDT From: Tim Turner Subject: Re: [Re: [Explorer A/C]] Buck Shoff > Hi Tim, > Just curious, what problems did they have with the fans? Cracking in the plastic fans for the most part. Preferring to keep my head attached to my neck I usually inspect the fan closely on earlier Explorers/Aerostars/Rangers before doing any underhood work where the engine will be running for an extended time. The fan clutch I don't worry so much about unless there's a customer complaint relating to it. Tim ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://webmail.netscape.com..... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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