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  1. Thermo

    New guy/owner of a 97 xlt

    semperfi96, welcome my brother in arms. As for installing the torsion bar keys, it can be easy, it can be hard. It really depends on where the truck has been driven and how much rust you are going to run into on the underside of the truck. PB Blaster and a BFH is going to be your best friends...
  2. Thermo

    Your fault Ford warranty coverage?

    esmoglo, do not have Ford replace the glass. Talk to a local windshield shop and they should be able to get you the glass for fairly cheap. From there, you can replace the glass yourself. It is pretty easy. Even if they do it, you should be able to get out the door for under $800 if you pay...
  3. Thermo

    Need Help with rear wipers.

    FI-62, the motor failing in the rear is not anything new and sometimes they last a long time, some times they don't. One that that I would tell you to do is to walk out back and give the shaft of the wiper a good smack with the palm of your hand. Push the shaft into the truck a little bit. In...
  4. Thermo

    Electrical issues

    Tacsat117, look on Ebay. There are tons of units that allow you to connect a OBD-II reader to the truck and then via a USB port, connect it to your laptop. As for which one will work with your Apple laptop, you would have to read the description and see if they include the Apple software...
  5. Thermo

    Your fault Ford warranty coverage?

    Esmoglo, being mechanically inclined on my end, what I would end up doing is pulling the belt moulding off (they should be friction clipped to the bottom of the windows) and then roll the window down part way. Then using a flashlight, see if you can spot anything that would be scratching the...
  6. Thermo

    Steering Stabilizer Kit

    splintrcel, adding a steering stabilizer is not going to remove play. If you can turn the steering wheel some and the truck continues on the same line, then you have a problem most likely with the drop bracket. A steering stabilizer is most beneficial when you are out 4x4ing and you bump a...
  7. Thermo

    MAF sensor

    Sounds like someone like me. I was the guy that was ripping the whole suspension off of his brand new Expy to add in a lift when I had not really done much more than ball joints or shocks. Nothing like learning by trial and fire. With the MAF, just take it easy on the sensor. It is not...
  8. Thermo

    Steering Stabilizer Kit

    Rancho steering stabilizer too. Still have single finger control of the steering wheel. Install was easy too. Just have to unbolt the steering mount on the passenger side. The rest mounted to the steering arm itself. Do it yourself and save yourself the money. After you do it, you will be...
  9. Thermo

    2000 Exp Gear Axle Ratio?

    Kenka, I will make this as easy as possible. Drive down the highway at 70 mph. If you are up at 2100 RPM, you have the 3.73 gears. If you are down at 1950 RPM, then you have the 3.55. If you are down around 1800 RPM, then you have the 3.31 gears. I can almost garantee that you don't have...
  10. Thermo

    fog switch in overhead console

    You will need to use a different switch since the factory vent switch is a spring return to center. So, as long as you press the button, the lights will come on. But, as soon as you release the switch, they will go off. So, unless you put a latching circuit on the relay, you may be hard...
  11. Thermo

    Haynes or Chilton?

    I use a Haynes manual, but then, I also have a copy of the Ford Service CDs too that I get a lot of information out of.
  12. Thermo

    First strange thing in my interior

    I bet you will find that the wires run back to the cig lighter for power. But, that is just a guess. You do not want to just cut the wires because odds are you are going to blow a fuse when you do (since the wires will have power if he wired it up like I assumed he did). Pull out the center...
  13. Thermo

    Second strange thing in my interior

    I would venture to guess that at some point he had a CB mounted to the visor or something of the sort and when he went to sell the truck, he pulled the CB out and left the cable in since it was probably a PITA to put in and therefore a PITA to remove. That is what the connector looks like to me.
  14. Thermo

    power door lock problems

    John, it is sounding like your door lock solenoids are getting weak. Known problem with the X's. Sounding like you will need to replace some actuators. Not hard to do, but you will need to remove the door panels to access them. Once you do one and figure out how they come apart, the rest are...
  15. Thermo

    Best way to ditch the remote oil filter?

    Shadow, I know you are not going to believe me, but you have all the parts already. The only thing you may need is a large allen wrench (I want to say a 12 mm, but may be 14mm). I have done exactly what you are talking about. Crawl under the truck and you will see a 4x4x4" tank on the side of...
  16. Thermo

    6 passenger suv delima

    bojaz, like others have said, if it isn't broke, don't fix it. The motors are good for out to 300K+ miles. So, other than normal maintenance, you will be good there. As for the tranny, like was mentioned, change the fluid and don't think you can tow a 12,000 pound trailer and you will be...
  17. Thermo

    Stereo Problem '97 EB

    stillrunning, I do car stereo installs on the side. First off, any aftermarket head unit is going to be tons better than a factory unit. Besides, they tend to be cheaper too. As for new speakers, that is a yes and no answer. Do you need speakers? No, not really assuming that the factory ones...
  18. Thermo

    Diesel swap

    I know of a guy that put a Dodge I6 diesel into his 97 F-150. Like was mentioned, not an easy swap. Granted, he got over the weight limitation because he SAS'ed the front of his truck. But, like was mentioned, if you go with say a small I6 or an I4 diesel, then you will be golden and not have...
  19. Thermo

    New XLT Shorted Circuit

    svfetter, I would venture to guess that you have a pinched wire bundle somewhere and when you were messing with the black/red wire, you moved the bundle enough that it is no long being pinched, leading to the short issue. Keep an eye on things and go from there.
  20. Thermo

    dim dash lites

    01fordexpy, first off, put the battery on a charger and get it up to full charge. Now, using a multimeter, connect it across the battery set to the VDC scale. It should be reading 12.6 VDC. Start the truck (with the multimeter still attached) and see what the multimeter reads now. If you...
  21. Thermo

    Changing Axle Ratio

    Working the math, you will see about a 300 RPM change between the 3.55 gears and the 4.10 gears assuming stock tire size and traveling at 72 mph. So, you should now see about 2000 RPM when traveling at 70 mph with your current gears. After the gear change, you will be just a touch over 2300...
  22. Thermo

    Coolant flush then started having engine act up

    Another one thinking that some antifreeze made it into the plug wells and is causing the issues. If you can, remove the front COPs and see if you spot any water down in there. If you need to, get your hands on some paper towels and suck up the water or use some compressed air to blow the...
  23. Thermo

    Sway Bar bushings

    mic, installing the end links on your truck is really easy. You will need a few different size sockets (seem to recall a 14mm and a 16mm, but do not quote me on that). Preferable to have a deep well for the nut on the bottom. The hardest part of the job will be breaking the old bolts loose if...
  24. Thermo

    tune up question

    Marie, I bet that tune up was about 5,000 miles ago. If so, before things get bad, have a mechanic check out plugs #3 and #4 (back 2 plugs on the passenger side) for the plug being tight in the well. I bet he will find one, if not both loose. If you can catch it now, it is a $150 repair due...
  25. Thermo

    Rear brake lights and flasher are not working - help!

    RRANDAL, first off, check to make sure that your turn signals, high beams and low beams are all working. Also check your wipers to make sure that they work too (including the washer function front and rear). If you find that one or more of these are having issues, start with replacing the...

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