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first vehicle to have a choice will be the 2002
Explorer, then the choice will spread to other
vehicles over a three year period a new vehicles
are launched. Don't think this is going to help you
right now.
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive
Officer Jacques Nasser said late Wednesday that,
as a result of the Firestone recall, the automaker
would offer new vehicle buyers the choice of
different brands of tires.
Nasser said that, beginning with the new 2002 Ford
Explorer sport utility vehicle, the successor to
the model associated with many of the recalled
tires, customers would gradually be able to choose
an alternative to Firestone tires on many new
vehicles.
``We'll give the customers whatever they want,''
Nasser told reporters at a dinner kicking off the
Paris auto show. ``This is a major shift.''
Ford spokesman Jason Vines said the tire option
would be limited to selective new vehicle launches
over the next three years or so due to the limited
availability of tires. But gradually, the option
would be extended.
I noticed a small vibration when moving slowly and cranking the wheel.Getting into parking space and such.
Any one else have this problem? If so what was done about it? Im going back to the dealer to have it checked out but wanted to know if anyone else had the problem.... LIKE THE TRUCK ANYWAY..ALOT
Thanks
Yes, the steering 'nibble' occurs at low parking-lot speeds when turning. The sensation goes away after about 1000 or 2000 miles on some STs but for some it has not. From what I have read, some dealers purge the air from the power steering system and that helps most. For those that it does not help, the factory is working on a fix.
I've seen several recent TV news reports saying that if customers being forced to accept Firestone tires will cause a dealer to lose a sale, most dealers will let you choose another brand.
You just need to do this during your normal negotiations for the ST, before you close the deal.
Also, I wouldn't be too eager to get Michelins. Over the past 7 years I've personally known (not just "heard of") 3 people that have had tread separation on Michelin tires. All 3 where in a hot-weather state (Texas) and I don't know how well they kept their tires maintained.
However, it is so ludicrous to me that a manufacturer cannot keep the tread on their tires, that now, I will not buy Firestone, Michelin or Cooper (heard some news reports that they've had some tread separation problems also).
I've been satisfied for a long time with Goodyear.
My problem is while stopped at a red light, the brake pedal vibrates like I posted before. Now there's a new problem. The compressor turns on/of every 3 sec on setting no. 1. This make the car want to lurch forward when the compressor switches on/off. No matter how hard I press on the brake, it rocks the car back and forward. I've only got 600 miles on the car and it feels like it's breaking down already. Very frustrating!! I buy a new car and right off the bat, there are so many problems. Anyone else experience this problem??
I took delivery on a new ST 3-10-00 and have had the truck in 4 times to try and have, what the dealer calls, a "shutter" in the steering corrected. Maybe Ford is working on the problem, but I am running out of patients. Its a cool truck, however I am getting very frustrated. Has anyone found a cure?
Brian about 3 weeks ago and was told that
I didn't qualify because my ST was made
after 7/24.....7/28. Called this morning
and was told that the purchase date had
been extended thru Oct due to people
receiving letters after the closing date.
Now, would anyone like to buy a one week old
used Pace Edwards roll-top cover for their
ST.
Jim
Call your dealer and have them verify they have the tool required for re-keying the T-Cover.
I had the cover installed last week. Its great!
I'm thinking of moving the emergeny release handle or making my own. The cover has a handle that releases the forward section of the cover from the inside. I think its a new law incase a child locks themselves in. But when opening the cover and tailgate you need to unlock both. It would be easier if the rearward side of the cover could be opened from the inside. It looks easy to add a release handle under the cover. Open the tailgate twist the handle and flip open the cover.
Also, there's a spot of Velcro to hold the front release handle out of the way. But Ford should spec a bigger piece of velcro cuz it barely holds the handle.
Anyway, pass the word that those who got letters can still order until 10/31.
First, I used to drive a Mustang GT, and the power issue is bothering me just a bit. Now I know, jumping from a sports car to an SUV is a big change but... Some of the options I was thinking about are a supercharger, or changing the "chip", any advice?
Second, the stereo system that I got was the standard single CD and Tape, I want to but a nice, good sounding system in that's not going make me go deaf or the poor-house.
And finally third, while I've had no real problems with anything yet, I do get that shudder at low speeds while turning. Anymore news on a fix?
Thanks for any info you got coming!!
Any body who has the Ford Tonneau Cover installed a light on the underside of the cover to light up the inside?
www.explorerexpress web site for a supercharger kit. They have a lot of parts for Explorers--many of which will fit the ST and they are working on many more.
www.explorerexpress web site for a supercharger kit. They have a lot of parts for Explorers--many of which will fit the ST and they are working on many more.
http://www.larsplace.com/humor/a53.htm
http://www.larsplace.com/humor/a65.htm
I have seen several post concerning this but if I am correct most have said they were not charged for several weeks.Can any of you who have received their cover let me know approx.how long from time of order to receive date at the dealer.
What is a fair price for the loaded Trac without leather? Any great prices out there?
What options are a must for the Trac?
I could have gotten a loaded Xterra XE out the door for a final offer of $21,500. I Probably should have taken it, but felt like I needed to look around some more.
Any pricing, manufacturer, part # info, and comments that anyone may have would be welcome!
I have noticed that if I turn the wheel ever so slightly in the direction I am turning while the lever is down it will hold. If you get accustomed to it, it becomes a natural motion.
I wanted to go ahead and ask the group to see if anyone has adjusted the cover to improve the latching? It may be obvious when I look at it, but just in case...
I didn't want to find out too late of a specific way to fix this, like the folks that cut the rubber bumpers off the cage or cut holes in their bed mat to get them to work together.
Re: Nissan Exterra - took one for a test drive back mid-spring & didn't think much of it. The interior felt cheap (materials, including dash, instruments, seats, door materials, ...), and the powertrain was WEAK (felt like I had to get out and push if not at full throttle). The bang for the buck easily goes to the Sportie in EVERY category !!
Well I just got a letter in the mail today (10/7/00) offering me the cover for $590.00 "because it was not available when my Sport Trac was built". I don't think Ford really knows what is going on because my Sport Trac came loaded (except for the limited slip axle) and YES it did have the tonneau cover installed on it from the factory! Which by the way I think is really great option!
My Sport Trac was built August 7th, I bought it on September 9th (someone had ordered it and cancelled the deal) The letter was sent out on September 29th with a deadline of September 30th. I guess they figured the mail would get to me before the expiration date. At least I don't have to worry about ordering it.
Ken
of Oct. Might be good investment for
selling later.
JIm
Can someone give me a checklist for what the dealer does b4 I get it? He's about 1.5 hrs away so I need to be squared away.
Thanks!
I took a test-drive of a Ford ST 4WD and really liked the vehicle. The MSRP was $29,195 which seems expensive to me.
I would like to get an idea of what this group has paid for their ST? Basically, what was the percent over invoice?
Thanks.
Recently found out that ford's college graduate incentive program applies to graduate degrees (got my mba in '99) so I stopped by the dealership two weeks ago--received my $400 check in the mail last week!
My local Ford dealership is adamant that customers pay 2-3% over invoice. I priced the exact ST 4WD vehicle through Carpoint.com and found that my dealership was quoting me "his" invoice that was $750 over the invoice being quoted through Carpoint. Now, he wants me to pay 2-3% over "his" invoice which really turns out to be 5-6% over the real invoice. Plus, the 3% dealer holdback from Ford on this ST for the first 90 days on the dealer's lot. The dealer would make a killing on this purchase, which I am not willing to do.
Bigger problem is most dealers in upstate ny try this same routine. When I try to explain the info and research I find on the web, most dealers don't even want to discuss it. They normally say, "Well, that's just a ballpark figure, its not the real price."
Anyone else run into the same sales tactics? Any success stories dealing with it?
Thanks again.
Ebay has many at auction and I got one for less than it would cost from the dealer......go figger.
buzz
I have since had a friend in Florida roll his 99 Exploder (34000 miles) because of a front end problem...either tire or steering link. (16" Wilderness) (he broke his wrist)
I told my dealer to make arrangements so that I never saw the name Firestone on my ST. Whether the factory or the dealer handles this, I don't care. I will walk before I take delivery with Firestones. Friends on the line say that Michelins are there and are being installed on 2002 models.
buzz
I had visions of raiding lunch-boxes of the guys on the line (or worse), so I told them to keep the food.
It remains to be seen whether this will come to fruition, anyway.
buzz
our ST's but I guess we will have to take this up
with the dealers after we get our ST's on the lot.
Additionally, I ordered my ST ther last wk. in Aug. and still no build date!!!!! The dealer said I was priority 11 and it should be scheduled soon.
I called Ford CS several times and all they did was call the dealer. They are no help what so ever!!!