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have code p0775 and p0735 with slipping 1-2 and no 5th. figure probably rebuild. how many book (mitchell) hours to remove and reinstall transmission? seeing value of used vs rebuilt. i had fluid changed 4k miles ago (pan dropped).

I know you can't align with a bad ball joint/tie rod ? That could/would cause movement.

I thought Wd40 would eat away at rubber/bushing and make things worse? Something like marine grease or water resistant grease would be better.

I tried some type of "epoxy" and I didn't get the peeling part to stick to the wheel. Maybe another glue would work, but I have had no luck. My wheels look good 10 feet away, up close, terrible.

Was slowing down at a yield sign to turn right, the steering went numb, heard a "beep", and see that the engine died. Put it into neutral, starts up fine. I had it stall out on me on the freeway 2-3 months ago. Now it happened again. 1.) New battery in December - had it retested at firestone...

You might have some binding that is "pent up" and then once released, it gone. Is the rattle the HVAC system? I could be wrong, but I thought that timing chain rattle issue reared itself when you were accelerating.

Were your sway bar links damaged because of the "extra" movement ?

Wild idea, but maybe a hub?

Thanks. I will have to wait until warmer weather to pull the radio. Just to clarify, could you use either Floor/Defrost OR Vent ? Not at the same time, but seperately...... I read these posts, and some others, and upon quick glance, I didnt see if individuals just had Floor/Defrost and Front...

So it keeps the the "Lower/Defrost" on or "Front Vent" Only? Those are the only 2 options I can use. When I switch modes, I don't hear any noise at all.

My 03 Limited has an issue that I think it somehow related to the blend door actuator. I can only get the system to push out air in 2 locations. I have pressed every button, turned the system on/off, etc. 1.) Floor and defrost (Combination) 2.) Vents on the dash (the ones you usually would...

135k orginal transmission. 1 fluid change at about 131k. Sometimes when I want it to downshift, it has a delay, then a "jolt" or hiccup as it finally downshifts. Mustang had the same issue (after a rebuild), but it was horrifying to drive until the solenoid was replaced. Drives fine now...

I've found that when its VERY cold outside, (like -10 or 5) outside, a "good" strut that doesn't leak/bounce may clunk. My Freestyle clunks when its cold outside, but when its 30-35+ outside, its fine. Go figure I've had to replace struts at 20k-30k, and I've seen them go to 300k. I don't think...

5r55s in my 05 Mustang cost about $2,000 (including new solenoid).

1.) Replace rear struts using quick struts - can get online for 70-80/each 2.) Roaring is possibly rear diff (rear end) or wheel bearing. I'd change the differential fluid (cheap), and have the wheel bearings checked.

I have driven sedans my whole life and I can tell a big difference between my Freestyle and Explorer/Mustang. My Mustang drives like a truck (live rear axle and the harsh OEM struts/shocks), the Freestyle is like driving a "recliner", with the Explorer in between. With that being said, how are...

I paid like $1900 or $2000 for tranny rebuilt on my Mustang with the 5r55S (bored out, new servo, etc), but NO torque converter....The local Ford dealership I go to gives me 10% off parts/service for everything. They also let me bring in my own parts-that could save you some money if they allow...

I had michelin hydroedge with more miles, and had alot more cracks than your tires. They were cracking in the tread, sidewalls, etc. I asked firestone, local ford dealership about them. Nobody said they were that bad. I read on the internet that I am not the only person who has the issue with...

I've had several remotes die on me - replaced them with new ones. I just replaced the batteries in my Freestyle/Explorer and they didn't need to be reprogrammed. I'd buy a new remote - you can get them for cheap on Amazon/Ebay......

Everything you said (I haven't tried the radio when this happens) is true. It is fan dependant. If you turn the fan on full blast, the light is gone. If its off, the light is gone. If you have it on auto, it stays on until "warm". Even if you turn the fan speed up (everything but high), it still...

If I turn up the fan manually on the EATC, it doesn't turn on right away. The airbag light glows during this time. When the fan kicks on, the light goes away...........could it be the motor resistor?

Light goes out after the car reaches operating temperature.

Any thoughts? Its cold oustside again (8 outside), and the faster the fan, the more the light glows. When the fan is on "high" or off, the light goes completely. No problems starting it at all.

Thanks for the posts. I appreciate it.

I am trying to find a Gatorback belt for my 2003 Limited 4.0L I usually search Rockauto using a 2003 Mountaineer 4.0L since the Explorer 4.0L shows parts for the Sports. Don't find a Gatorback (I do find another belt - Freshbelt from Goodyear). I always cross reference parts when I search by...

Is it possible to take a sawzall and cut the bolts if you have a problem? I wouldn't see a problem since there is no tension/load on the boats.

Timken are great hubs...I'd suggest looking at them.

Do you change your oil after you Seafoam (just the plastic tube intake method) ? Do you take the MAF out of the airbox and spray it with the MAF cleaner?

Exp Steve, I buy my own parts, have the local Ford dealership install the parts for me. They have no problems doing this. See if they will do that.

I'd just get the "quick strut" variety with new springs, mounts and struts. Yes, it is less labor since no spring has to be taken off and put back on. I have 133k 2003, new rear (quick strut) and original front struts. Rear springs cracked and were replaced with quick struts. Brands ? I've...

Only when its really cold outside (like today), the airbag light dimly glows when the fan is on. The faster the fan speed, the more the light glows. Only when the fan is off or at full speed, does the light not glow. It was 10 degrees outside this morning (and the truck sits outside) The...

Anything that can be done to fix/repair the chrome plating on the Limited wheels? I tried to superglue, then epoxy the peeling part - no success. Any idea?

My 03 with orginal tranny and 1 fluid change, it just recently started to show signs of what I think are solenoid issues (i.e. 5th gear to 3rd gear downshift is slow and waivers between gears). I had a rebuild on my 5r55s Mustang, same problem (shifted much more poorly), didn't help with the...

Thats what I thought. Mr Dubya, Boston is a great city, BTW.

I have struts in the rear of my 03 that are blue, with black shock. What brand are these??? I have original fronts, springs are ok. I probably wouldn't hurt from a new strut/spring change (133,000). Is it best to keep brands or does it matter ?

Amazon.com has cheap struts (lots of brands).......they have some new brand called Unity........55 dollars each! I wonder if they are OK ???

Amazon.com or advanceautoparts.com (with coupons). I can get Wagner ceramics, and some cheap rotors for under a 100/axle.

I see the newer 06-10 Explorer's have resonators at the tailpipe. Did they do this to quiet down the engines ? I dont know if its illusion or not ,but do the newer ones have larger tailpipes as well ?

Maybe the Solenoid. 05 Mustang shifted fine when it was cold, but shifted terrible when it was hot (solenoid shot).

I get an occassion clunk while driving over certain types of road imperfections (almost always first thing in the morning, driving out of my driveway, where the apron meets the road), and on moderate braking. This is different than the clunk it has when I turn the wheel in a parking lot. It...