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    Dead Battery Woes!

    So I got stranded in the trac today. It appears the charging system is putting out only 13.1 volts or less. I assume the requlator is built into the alternator right? Does anyone know what the normal alternator output s/b? My dash gauge needle is below the 1/2 mark as well. If memory serve...
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    Seat Covers

    Thought I'd share this. I have been looking for some way to repair my messed up seat or to find reasonable, good looking seat covers. I found them at www.exactseatcovers.com They are also on EBAY My original driver's leather seat cracked, the split at a stress point. I have also...
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    What PCM fits my Trac?

    I may have a faulty PCM in my 2002 4x4 Trac. The numbers on my PCM are 2L@A- 12A650-AC. What other PCM would work? (explorer, mountaineer, other) I figure I could find a cheap one to swap & test. I did find on for a 2000 Explorer 4x4 with the number F87F 12B523 BA would this work? Does...
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    P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction -help

    This morning, went to start the truck to go to Walmart. She cranked and did not start (as usual) I turned the key and cranked it again and she sneezed and didn't turn over. I thought nothing of it since this is common for this truck ( I know fuel pump) So... I crank her up and she is bucking &...
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    Has anyone installed an EGT gauge?

    I'm installing an EGT gauge in my '02 Trac and I was wondering if if someone knew the best location to drill & tap in a 4.0 for the sensor probe?
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    Do they sell "medium prairie tan" paint?

    I need to install a 2 gauge pod in my Trac. They of course only come in black. Does anyone here know where I can find matching paint for the medium prairie tan interior?
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    Inexpensive replacement steering wheel

    I wanted to share this find with the forum. I am replacing my steering wheel and found this supplier on EBay. The wheel was a new OEM NOS, $85 with $10 shipping. It arrived in 3 days, no issues. The wheel is GREAT here is a photo of it I just took after unwrapping. I left it big so you can see...
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    Replacing the Head Unit-Need suggestions

    The time has come to replace my Pioneer 6 CD changer unit on my '02 Sport Trac. The stereo plays fine but the CD is giving me difficulties IE tells me "no CD" when one is in there, refuses to eject CD give a "CD error" etc. eventually it give me back the CD but it's annoying. That said, I want...
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    A pillar interchange

    Does anybody happen to know is the A pillar of a 95 - 02 Ranger the same as a 2002 gen 1 Sport Trac? The reason I ask is I have to install an ammeter & a voltmeter and I figured I would install then in a pillar pod. But finding anything for a Sport Trac is virtually impossible. Since the...
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    What is Synthetic Blend?

    I currently use conventional oil in my '02. I hear synthetic will give you better mileage & performance. I went to Walmart to buy oil now for 5w30 I saw my conventional, Synthetic, then I saw synthetic blend? 1. What is synthetic blend? 2. Is it better to switch to the blend the to...
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    Should I Replace the Spare?

    My wife has decided to buy me my rims/tires for Father's day. (MB Predators with Michelin LTX M/S ) My current Stock alloys & Goodyear Wranglers are still 80% good (but the Wranglers are awful). My spare is a steel rim under the truck. Would it wise to replace the spare with a custom rim & tire...
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    DVD/Backup Camera

    What do you get when to this $79 7" backup camera: You add this $25 12v DVD player: On board overhead DVD for under $120. !!!! It took me a couple of hours. Most of the time was spent fishing cable through the headliner from the backup camera monitor to the DVD in the back...
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