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I'm going to sound like a hoser, but forgot about two more potential issues that I've addressed to Ford.
-Driver's side rear brake is possibly sticky at times. I've noticed it around 7 times now, the brake smell is bad enough that i can smell it in the cab.
-I've had a droning noise at 72-75mph since new on throttle. Loud enough to be noticable and somewhat irritating. Dealer said it was normal... However, the noise has now migrated clear to 80mph.
Mind you my favorite truck in the fleet is my 2001 Cummins 24V....so noise is not an issue if expected.
-Driver's side rear brake is possibly sticky at times. I've noticed it around 7 times now, the brake smell is bad enough that i can smell it in the cab.
-I've had a droning noise at 72-75mph since new on throttle. Loud enough to be noticable and somewhat irritating. Dealer said it was normal... However, the noise has now migrated clear to 80mph.
Mind you my favorite truck in the fleet is my 2001 Cummins 24V....so noise is not an issue if expected.
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I would try a different dealer. Where 1 may think most of your complaints are petty, the other may understand and actually try to correct them. Typically when that "it's within tolerance" phrase starts coming out, just means you're being too picky, or there is no fix for it/they aren't going to even try to fix.
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What year is your D90? The hardtop looks like a '97 but the rims look earlier.
Personally, I prefer the GEMs 4.0L over the 3.9L V8 but if you have a '97 then you're stuck with an automatic transmission (not that there was anything wrong with it).
Personally, I prefer the GEMs 4.0L over the 3.9L V8 but if you have a '97 then you're stuck with an automatic transmission (not that there was anything wrong with it).
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It is a 97. The photo definately lost some clarity since I migrated it over from a different device. Mostly stock, so the powerhouse aluminum 4.0 with auto. Only modifications are 2" RTE springs, Fox shocks, Magnaflow manifold back exhaust, and some interior doo dads. Runs very dirty with a possible slipped liner, but it refuses to die!
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I would try a different dealer. Where 1 may think most of your complaints are petty, the other may understand and actually try to correct them. Typically when that "it's within tolerance" phrase starts coming out, just means you're being too picky, or there is no fix for it/they aren't going to even try to fix.
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One fix for hitch slop that I've heard mentioned elsewhere, is to drill and tap a half hole on two sides of the receiver 90º from each other, and thread a bolt in each. Shouldn't have to, but it seems like it would be effective....
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My ultimate goal I think is to get Ford to replace the entire receiver with an aftermarket 3" if I don't give up on the pickup first.
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I'd be scared to drill any holes. some play is normal. With a light trailer the hitch will move but I don't consider it more than a nuisance. It just bangs going over a bump. Put real weight on and a distribution hitch and it's under too much of a bind to move much, if any.
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It is a 97. The photo definately lost some clarity since I migrated it over from a different device. Mostly stock, so the powerhouse aluminum 4.0 with auto. Only modifications are 2" RTE springs, Fox shocks, Magnaflow manifold back exhaust, and some interior doo dads. Runs very dirty with a possible slipped liner, but it refuses to die!
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