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Gas here is at 1.84 - 1.97, and I'm glad I put so few miles on. WOW. I'd rather put those fuel dollars into the tank on my 427SC... seems to be more fun per gallon.
Thanks to all for the feedback.
Zderf
No, you're not the only one with the 15mpg. Actually I average about 13-14mpg in mostly city driving. The only thing that seems to change the mileage slightly is not using the a/c. Other than that it remains constant.
I've read posts from people who get mileage as high as 20mpg. I have no clue why there is such a wide variance.
BUT I AM GETTING A BEARING NOISE THAT GETS WORSE WITH A/C ON
IT CAUSES A VIBRATION THAT I CAN FEEL WHEN THE A/C IS ON. I CAN FEEL IT THROUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL.
IT IS A NOISE YOU WOULD HERE FROM AN BAD ALTERNATOR BEARING OR WATER PUMP BEARING.
POSSIBLY A BELT TENSIONER OR PULLEY?
HELP WITH ANY INFO!
( ALSO TO GET THIS FIX ON FORDS SERIVCE BULLETIN OR AS A RECALL !!) The St have not been on Alldata.com recall or service bulletins lists yet.
I just got back from a dealer here in FL. and of the eight sport tracs he had, none had the gas cap rub. I think Ford has fixed the problem, or the
quality has gone up. Additionally, I think these
ST's were built in the last 2-mths.
Also, does the ac/heater in the back seat stay on constantly, or can it be turned off? I can't find the instructions for the rear seat controls anywhere in the manual?
Also, does the ac/heater in the back seat stay on constantly, or can it be turned off? I can't find the instructions for the rear seat controls anywhere in the manual?
Has anyone else had experience with this? Any recommendations? I asked Ford with no response yet.
Thanks.
Hopefully this makes it to the sport trac topic not the dodge one as did before.
It was built late last week and I would like to
track its shipment to FL.
Dealer replaced Front Drive Shaft complete with U-Joints, and new fluid in Transfer-Case Assembly. Claims that the Transfer-Case Unit is OK, and the grinding noise was the U-Joints slipping. Have asked them to de-greese the undercarriage, and do an extensive road-test (overnight, highway, etc).
Due to pick it up this weekend when I return home from business.
Or look for something else.
Just goes to show you, 4WD and All Terrain Tires cannot stop physics and human stupidity.
My guess is the developer uses Microsoft IE and has probably never looked at his/her own work using Netscape. I have to stop now, this font is giving me a headach.
WOW! I thought it couldn't get worse! Is that what Edmunds thinks a better spell check is? Well maybe the developer doesn't use IE cuz they think Microsoft is 2 words. Doesn't anyone test before they deploy anymore? Jezz, bring back the old interface.
DOUBLE WOW! Seems if you take too long to compose your message you get logged out (without knowing it) and your message gets trashed. I'm starting to think Ford's Customer Service department brought Edmunds.
Ford to extend warranty on Explorer, Mountaineer
published: 01 December 2000
Robert Lane
date of revision:
Ford Motor Company has decided to extend the warranty on 1997-2000 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models produced at their St. Louis assembly plant that are equipped with the 4.0L SOHC engine. The free extended warranty also applies to 2001 Explorer Sport and Sport Trac models with the 4.0L SOHC engine as well.
The extended warranty will only cover the engines camshaft, timing chain tensioner and lower intake manifold gasket for six (6) years of 72,000 miles. If the vehicle already has 72,000 miles than the warranty will be extended to 01 April 2001.
Ford will also authorize dealers to replace all three parts should a vehicle come into the service department for any one of the problems.
If you would like to contribute or comment about this article, please contact robert lane or comment about it on our message board
BlueOvalNews.com
This all pertains to problems with the 4.ol engines with noises like yours.
I have returned mine to the dealer twice to solve leak problems. Leakage occurs while sitting idle in rain and when I hand wash the vehicle. The dealers feedback to me is that they do not guarantee the covers not to leak. I explained that several persons on this board and my neighbor have reported no leaks in their covers. His response was, well I guess you got one that leaks!
Do others have similar leakage problems?
Its the only vehicle without rebates or special financing. Sales dude sez they are hot- thats why. I was thinking.. both dealers have over 20 on their lot. Thats not hot to me. No haggle had price from 78$ to $350 off MSRP.
Rangers and Explorers $2K off MSRP.
With the economy tanking and these things building up, anyone think the true sales price will be coming down?
Dave
Personally with all the bad press explorers have gotten lately, I doubt they are hot sellers.
I suggest you check around at other dealers. While there might not be any rebates on Sport Trac you should be able to do a lot better than $350 off of MSRP. That's ridiculous. Tell that dealership if they won't haggle then you're going to hit the road.
About the recent problems... is the Sport Trac prone to roll or not? Any place I can research that?
which nobody wants in a heavy traffic area such as SoCal.Also I agree about depreciation,it is
awful.The only way to be comfortable with the
situation is buy a 2 year old car with low mileage
and get an insurance policy against breakdown.
We keep our vehicle a long time-1986 Bronco II has 125,000 miles and going strong.
Question--what is opinian off Ford extended warranty if we expect to keep The Trac for at least the 7 years and 100,000 miles???
Thanks
Any encouraging words for me that will get me to the dealer as scheduled this coming Saturday, Jan. 13th?? I REALLY, REALLY want to make this deal (I'm getting it at invoice and with an excellent finance rate), but the accountant in me is whispering "what are you thinking???")... Help, help!!
Seriously, I've had my Sport Trac for four months. I have not had any problems. And I know plenty of other owners who haven't. None of the issues that I've heard of are uncorrectable design flaws. Most are nuisance problems that the factory has either quickly fixed on the production line, or that the dealers can handle.
If you come over to www.mysporttrac.com, we've got lists of common problems to look for when taking delivery of a Sport Trac. If you know what to look for, you can get a Sport Trac without the typical issues, or have the dealer correct anything before you even take delivery.
I've met very few people who have major issues.
Ford and the dealers have been great about standng behind the vehicle and servicing customers well.
I feel it's a solidly made vehicle (and I come from having owned a long line of reliable Hondas).
Good luck.