problem w/ 4.2
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From: Conroe, TX
97 F150 standard cab 5 speed manual
116500 miles
Underpowered....
Coolant loss, overheated ---> New front cover gasket at 42,000 miles...
Ran fine until...
Noticed a slight knocking when changing gears last week, checked coolant, it was low. Added water and saw an oily sheen appear. While driving to get oil for an oil change (too late!) it started knocking like crazy!
So now its rebuild time...
116500 miles
Underpowered....
Coolant loss, overheated ---> New front cover gasket at 42,000 miles...
Ran fine until...
Noticed a slight knocking when changing gears last week, checked coolant, it was low. Added water and saw an oily sheen appear. While driving to get oil for an oil change (too late!) it started knocking like crazy!
So now its rebuild time...
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www.leakingfords.com
This website will explain your problem in detail, as well as point you in the right direction for complaint filings with Ford and government agencies.
Tom
This website will explain your problem in detail, as well as point you in the right direction for complaint filings with Ford and government agencies.
Tom
Last edited by Busa01; Mar 5, 2004 at 02:33 PM.
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Whoops, my mistake. I ment to post this under Stampede's post about problems with the engine....
Good news is I found someone to rebuild it that's within my budget...it goes in the shop on monday...
Good news is I found someone to rebuild it that's within my budget...it goes in the shop on monday...
