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I have been reading the various threads on this forum and based on what I read and the symptoms my '98 XLT is showing, it sounds like I MAY have an exhaust leak. How can I tell if I do besides seeing an obvious big hole in the manifold? Would an exhaust leak explain my sluggish performance...

I need help!! My '98 XLT SOHC is not running right. I have valve chatter and the engine seems to "flutter" at times. When I accelerate, sluggish is an understatement. I have changed the plugs, wires, seafoamed, and put in a K&S filter. I have no codes showing. Any ideas where to look next?

I just purchased a used pop up camper (pick it up end of the week). I will be towing it with my '98 stock XLT. V6, 2WD, no towing package. I know that all '98s came "tow ready" meaning they have tranny coolers (I do have it - I looked) and wiring connectors. I have the standard axle (3.53?)...

I am experiencing a weird hesitation on my '98 XLT. When I am at around 45mph the engine spins at about 2000 rpm. When I let off the gas, there seems to be a slight flutter or hesitation. I don't seem to have any shifting issues any other time but only at around 2000 rpm. I have also seen a...

I have a '98 XLT with 110K on it. Suddenly, the transmission started acting up. It is slggish and when it does shift, it shifts hard. I noticed at the same time that the temperature gauge had moved into the red. Can these two things be related? Bad thermostat? I can change the...