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    Jerky 2008 sport trac V/8

    I had a similar problem, no check engine light and it turned out to be a coil. I had 83k when this happened.
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    Hissing sound??

    Well I found this check valve that's in line a vacuum line that goes through the firewall. The check valve was leaking by. Hopefully that's it, but ford wanted $45 for the valve that includes the lines with it, Wtf
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    Hissing sound??

    well my 08 ST just started doing that today so I thought Id search here and see if anyone else is having that issue. I have the 4.6 and its doing the same thing as Velo mentioned. I'll check the vacuum line in the engine compartment as soon as my wife gets back, she just took it shopping...
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    Another issue with my '08 Sport Trac...

    my tire light has been doing the same thing sorta. the tire light would come on with low pressure, stay like that for a day, then out of the blue would flash tire monitor fault and tire sensor fault. that would flash for about a min or two then all lights go off and everything is back to normal...
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    Have a 4.6L? Here's a problem I bet you all have...

    My first indication I had was that my oil pressure alarm kept going off. found and fixed the chaffed through wire, thanks
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    Very irritating light issue

    did you have any luck with the ground or repair for your problem? Mine just started doing the same thing. Seems like a bad ground because going over a bumpy road makes it worse.
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    marker light and radio issue

    hey thanks a lot, I'll give that a try
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    marker light and radio issue

    thanks for the reply, is that part of the headlight switch?
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    marker light and radio issue

    I seem to be having a problem that when i start the car both front marker lights are on- no other lights and my headlight switch is turned off. what i also seem to be having a problem with is my radio will not turn off when the vehicle is shut off and i exit the car out of any door. I checked...
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    Replacing PCV Valve, '02 4.6L

    any idea on what mileage it is recommended to be replaced?
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    glowing airbag and abs light

    no, i never brought it to the dealer and all the searches ended up with nothing. doesnt do it at all this time of year, just when its really cold ( below 30 degrees)
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    glowing airbag and abs light

    no codes at all for the airbag or abs which is wierd
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    glowing airbag and abs light

    hey all, im having a what i think is a problem with my airbag light and abs light. when its really cold out (20 or below) i start the truck and the abs and airbag light glow dimly and flicker. What i have discovered recently is that when my climate control heater fan is turned on they will go...
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    Door Lock

    check for broken wires in the door jamb boot- i had mostly the same issues as you and found a broken black ground wire. make sure you pull both sides of the boot becuse those wires are tight in there. hope this helps you out matt
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    what is the noise?

    mine was making the same noise....ended up being the flex plate that had a few cracks around where it bolts to the torque converter. this mysteriously happened after the dealer replaced my transmission a month later. they wouldnt own up to it because they said its a common problem
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    2002 xlt odometer/mileage counter is very dim

    Will a bad connection cause the whole display to blink once every couple of minutes?
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    Puddle Lamps

    it was a black wire, the larger of the two that are in there. i also fixed a yellow. pink wire that was about to break. hope this helps you out
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    Puddle Lamps

    pinshooter13- try checking the wires that run through the door jamb in the rubber boot. I had the sam problem and repaired a broken wire in there. there are a lot of wires in there, so look good because i overlooked it the first time
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    Bad Puddle Lamp

    well, my problems are fixed. I peeled the boot away from the d/s door and where it mounts to the car and inspected all the wires in there. I did find a black wire that was completely cut among others that you could see the plastic sheathing on the outside starting to crack. I repaired the black...
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    what is mpg like on the '02 V8 4x4

    Im getting 16-18 average, and thats driving 60% highway at 65mph. I live in RI in an area that is relativly flat and the weather around 75-80 degrees
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    Bad Puddle Lamp

    I have the same problem with my puddle lamp and i can wiggle the harness boot in the door jamb and the light will come back on. i do however have a problem with my interior lights and door locks and keyless entry not working when the dimmer switch is on. i have no idea if thats related to the...
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    Rattling sound coming from front

    I had the same problem but noticed mine more at lower speeds when accelerating. Ended up having to replace the flyweel....it was "defective" according to the dealer. i have the v8 also
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    Anyone with major transmission work?

    count me in, my 2002 with 61k was replaced with a reman unit for $3400 then a month later the torque converter. great product ford
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    Problem Filling up

    i work at a volkswagen dealership and we have multiple problems with this concern and it ends up being the charcoal/evap cannister that plugs up causing the tank not to vent. im not sure if the systems are set up the same but something to look at
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    Flywheel noise?

    it would chatter and give me a shudder the first time it shifted in the morning and then it would be fine
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