I've noticed a lot of new people posting in the OASIS request thread, and while I want to welcome each and every one of you to FTE, I don't want to do it in that thread.
So, WELCOME to FTE!
Whether or not you've recently joined or been lurking for years, POST HERE and introduce yourself!
Everyone else, feel free to post up and welcome our newest members, and be sure to bump the thread every day or two to keep it fresh in everyone's memory.
Also, it will help to notify anyone who subscribes to this thread that another new member has joined up.
Let the party begin! Remember to post specifics about your truck, make a gallery with pics and have some fun!
how to i make one of those sign off footers that all you guys have with your name and list of trucks and mods?
Search F-150 gasoline engine spark plugs.... Get some double platinum plugs from a parts store, tell them its for a Ford.. They say You'll feel the difference with the plat. plugs 'cause of the direct connection of the cop's! (coil over plug) Pull the tabs on the front bottom off the coil wire to pull the boot out under the fuel rail. My plugs came out easy after 122,000 mi.!Put some oil or wd-40 or atf on the threads...some dielectric grease on the white part of the plug to seal the boot! Be sure to thread the plugs in by hand! to start the (aluminum) threads! Tighten to 11! lbs. torque. Hand tight with a stubby ratchet! I'm a little disabled so I push a little with my other hand! I got cut an the universal swivel so wear gloves some of the time. Take Your time 'cause its soo worth it! Get a 3" 6" and maybe another extention with the swivel and the 5" or so Ford sparkplug socket!
Aloha
Hi, im a first time user and poster as i have given up and need help! (more on that in the apropriate thread) I married into a family with no concept on maitainence. >.< I now have an F350 7.3l D, 4x4 duelie, front and back poisitrac locking diffs. Also my wife and i bought a used 2007 freestyle awd and love it. thx for having me nice ta meet'cha and i hope to find some help.
Ok here it is, I have a 2002 F350 7.3L Diesel 4x4 duelie. I was having major scuffing and shuffling issues with the front end last year and replaced the front diff. lube. Worked great after i got the clutches to release each other. Then about 6 months after that i noticed the front tires were showing extreme (for lack of anything better ill call it 'Dishing") dishing wear on the outside tread and there was a violent shudder when appling the breaks. (i dont drive the truck as much as the others in the familly who happen to be deaf, dumb, and blind >.>) No one had said anything about it too me so we wound up replaceing rotors and top and bottom ball joints on that trip to the shop...yes yes pads too.
Now here is my current situation. The Pass side front tire is showing the odd "Dishing" wear again, we rotated out with a rear and 3 weeks later, there it is again. To go along with this there is a high frequency shudder showing up at 35 then at 55 then at 75mph with smoth sailing in between those speeds. Also when at any steady speed above 35 mph i can let of the gas and reapply with a fairly load thump from the front end( im assuming the front drive train is having to catch back up?) Also i should metion the vibration isnt just tran,itting through the steering wheel its like "Magic Fingers" massage bumper to bumper. Feel free to get clarifacation any anything i have said through post or emails...pls help before my truck falls apart!
Just a quick hello. Enjoy the forum, it has already saved much money and frustration with an 02 explorer. The CEO has relented and the money is available for the purchase of a super duty and I am on the lookout. Look forward to joining the fray as an owner.
Thanks,
Eric
Hi, I'm Chuck. Just picked up my 3rd Ford truck, a 1996 F250 extended cab longbed, 460, ZF-5, 4wd and 107K. I just got rid of my 2002 Ranger FX4, had a little bit of stuff done to that, and prior to that I had a 1993 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer, 351 and had 257K on it when the transmission went out.
Oh, I'm from Colorado, know a few of the Colorado folks on here, and decided after 4 years of owning Ford trucks, I should probably join up at FTE.
Just got my first Ford pickup 2003 F350 Crew Cab 6.0l diesel this week! I am looking to change the front and rear diff oils and I am not sure which one I have on the rear, Dana 135,Dana 80 or Ford? Thanks, Claude
Hi, I'm Chuck. Just picked up my 3rd Ford truck, a 1996 F250 extended cab longbed, 460, ZF-5, 4wd and 107K. I just got rid of my 2002 Ranger FX4, had a little bit of stuff done to that, and prior to that I had a 1993 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer, 351 and had 257K on it when the transmission went out.
Oh, I'm from Colorado, know a few of the Colorado folks on here, and decided after 4 years of owning Ford trucks, I should probably join up at FTE.
Ahh! Colorful Colorado...used to know some Dirt Band Guys over there, Mike Martin, Bob Aurthur...Jonny guitar...Aloha
I am going to pick up my Superduty this coming weekend. I have been a superduty owner before but this will be my first diesel. I can't wait!! Here is what I am getting.
2006 F250 Crew Cab King Ranch 4x4 with 6.0 Powerstroke (37,000 miles)
I'm a new user on the Forum. I joined to get some answers : I recently had a 90k service done where they flushed and filled all fluids as well as other non-related tasks. I suspect they Power Flushed my tranny ( admittedly did NOT drop pan) The tranny had no previous nor current problems. Within 300 miles of this "service" the tranny was trashed. I am going after the Dealership which performed the service. Are they any users here with similar experience/recommedations ?
New to this forum and I am looking for a F-250 to upgrade to from my Dakota. I love these sites it is a great way to get information and see what other people have done to thier vehicles. Hoping to purchase a SD within the next six months before my second baby is born. I need more room than my Dakota offers.
(by the way take a look at this and see what you guys think- eBay Motors: Ford : F-250 (item 220397543025 end time Apr-23-09 19:15:00 PDT))
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