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Some of you may recall that I refused delivery of the first ST I ordered when they installed the Standard Radio instead of the Audiophile system.
I held out for what I wanted and now own a Red 2wd ST with Grey leather, every other option and no moonroof. I installed the mud flaps myself, about 20 minutes without removing the wheels.
We folded the back seat down for the dogs and threw their big pillow back there. We stowed all of our luggage and the dog crates in the box, under the hard cover.
Everything worked great, no problems at all.
We went from Raleigh, NC to Evansville, Indiana by way of Nashville. I got a very consistant 18mpg except when we went over the smokies it dropped to about 17mpg.
I'm glad I held out for the audiophile system. The DSP features are wild!! I also liked the Autoset feature to program your buttons in new cities. We did get some messages from stations, mostly call letters and one country station called the "big Dawg".
The hard cover let me be a hero. We went for my sister-in-laws wedding. They had decorated a bunch of pumpkins for centerpieces and had to move them to the VFW hall for the reception. The decorator was planning on using her hubbies Dakota Max Cab, but there was a hard rain. So the pumpkins went in the ST box, snug under the Hard Cover.
BTW, it started raining between Knoxville and Nashville and never quit till the next night in Evansville Indiana. There was not a drop under the cover. It does pay to swipe the standing water off the lid before raising it though, otherwise some will definately run in the box. What ran off the cover when opening, exited just as quickly out of the drain holes.
On the whole we are very happy, the dogs were thrilled and I now own a one week old ST with about 1700 miles on it.
What a great touch!
Just a few years ago, we had to beg just to get them to spring for the first tank of gas.
I almost feel like a Lexus owner.
The gifts (chairs,knife,keychain) will automatically arrive at your door about 90 days after purchase.
They are from Ford, not the dealers.
They are a nice surprise - act surprised! Don't call Ford and ask them where your free surprise gift is.
Enjoy!
Question, I have a rattle from the subwoofer, only when the back seat is up. Does anyone know what can be done about this without taking it back to the dealer.
I have been enjoying this ST so much, I sometime forget to go home, I have several options on order, (ie Ventvisors, Mud Flaps). I ordered my ST with every option except Cover and 4X4. Really enjoying the Sound system. I also gave my daughter a 2001 Explorer Sport, now hers has on the outside mirrors a courtesy light when she ether open the door or uses her remote. You would think that the ST would also offer the same, since its part of the family.
Thanks for listing in advance.
In both rear tire wells there are 2 pieces of plastic that can vibrate. Mine seems to be only the passengers side right now but I bet it could be either. I do not have the newer sound system but mine vibrates from wind or rough roads. Someone else posted that they could see the mark where the plastic piece was hitting so they cut the plastic to stop it.
I'm going to put a piece of duct tape on mine tonight just to see if that really is the rattle I hear. I'll let you know the results tomorrow.
There were theories such as you had to register on the Ford web site, you had to mail back the questionaire, or it was because the particular dealer you bought from arranged for them to be sent out. No one as of yet, has posted conclusive evidence that any of these are the correct reasons you receive the chairs.
The package definitely comes from the Ford headquarters. If anyone wants to write and complain that they didn't get their package, here was the return address listed on mine:
Ford Custom Chair Headquarters
ATTN: Ford Team
1501 Ha-Lo Drive
Troy, MI 48084
Hope this helps.
Seems like I remember a msg. where someone had there's adjusted, but I can't find it on this site?
Now for a call to the dealer to get and official fix to the problem.
Thanks, Lewis
I think a previous post said they cost $300.00ish.
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GO CLEMSON TIGERS
When entering the driver's seat, put your LEFT foot on the step bar, grab the steering wheel, then enter the vehicle, the step bars should not get in your way.
yesterday almost two months to the day from when
I bought the Sport Trac. Now I have four chairs,
Ford gave me another set two years ago when I
bought my 1998 Explorer Sport and they are still
going strong after a lot of use.
3500 miles and still no problems, other then I wish I had the limited slip axle. It was the only option I didn't have.
The other day it was raining and I started up
quickly at a stop light and ended up lighting up
the tires on the wet road. I didn't have that problem with my 98 Explorer Sport because the 4X4 would kick in as soon as it detected wheel slip.
Ken
I never received any free chairs or knives.
What happened??
Thanks.
I've lived in NC since 82 and have had 2WD SUV since 85. Have never regretted not getting 4WD.
It adds to the maint costs, the weight, reduces performance and will impair your MPG.
IMHO
David
I've also got a funny sounding buzz from the front console area at certain RPM's (1800 - 2200 or so). You can make it change volume with slight throttle changes. Strange.
And now, my fuel door is starting to rub. I always felt good reading posts about that problem which I never had until now.
Where is the woofer actually located??
Thanks
Zderf
Next we will probably be assessed a "recount fee" to help Ford count the number of recalled firestones. By the way mine came in with firestones contrary to a written agreement. The dealer is now busy looking for replacement tires.
My truck has a strange vibration that come in at exactly 83mph. It also has a "ringing" sound that can be heard at speeds as low as 35mph. The vibration gets greater if speed is increased past 85, and is virtually un-noticeable below 83 mph. I have had all of the tires and drive shafts checked and re-checked for balance. Nothing is out of the ordinary.
I just had a factory engineer look at it this past week. (It took a month just to get them out here!) The results were this: The shape of the trasfer case front flange (bell shaped) amplifies the transfer case noises. A coating was applied. It seemed to have worked, but two days later the ringing came back. No vibration was able to be found. (Speed limit was 55... no where near the speed needed to induce vibration..)
Any suggestions? I love my truck and am trying everything possible. I also spend half of the year in Michigan. (Where i need to be able to go over 80 mph!!)
Has anyone else had this problem or felt something similar?? Please let me know...
Thank you
-bigmellon@yahoo.com
more so on the left side window than the right.
Shame on Ford if they haven't solved this by now!
I will be taking delivery of my ST in Dec. and I
will be checking for this along with the other
problems posted on ST websites.
I've been trying to solve the ringing noise for a while now. Your the first person to say that Ford even had a clue where the noise was coming from. There have been a few rattles posted but everyone of those has a fix already. The ringing is the only outstanding noise problem. Mine starts at about 40 MPH.
The transfer case is a borg and warner. They gave us the idea to do the coating. Good news is that it isn't a mechanical problem (i.e. she still goes forward)
My main concern is the vibration. Any clues out there??
Thanks for the information on the ringing. Sorry I have not noticed a vibration at 80 MPH yet. I have to admit in NJ when we hit 80 MPH we're not thinking about vibration we're thinking about the radar trap around the next corner. I'm not saying I don't drive at 80, but when I do, my mind is focused on not getting a ticket. :-)
Next time I get on the HWY I'll check the vibration for you.
The gas door looks great. They fixed the small amount of paint damage so well you cannot tell it ever happened.
To fix the rattle they epoxied the flange in the wheel well in place. It looks good and I think it will last cuz they used a soft epoxy. Although its black, it's shiny so it stands out just a bit but its in the wheel well so I don't mind.
Next I need to have my T-Cover repaired or replaced. I have several small cracks on the outer edges of the drivers side. A few freezes and the cracks will be a problem.
Any similar problems out there, particularly power losses while driving?