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PowerStroker · PowerStroker

For those who think dealer techs only work on shiny new stuff, Bon Appetit! I've got this icky feeling like I need to disinfect everything. -- Edited by PowerStroker on Tuesday 29th of September 2026 12:32:49 PM

SELLC · SELLC

PowerStroker recently brought up the notorious DPS6 tranmission in the off topic area so I figured I would bring my response to the Ford forums so that people could better understand this transmission along with the way it shifts.Quote from off topic discussions,Of course the REAL problem - the dry...

SELLC · SELLC

I am making this thread because the lack of information out there as it pertains to the 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird that was fitted with the Jaguar 3.9 DOHC V8 engine. This engine was also used in the Lincoln LS of that era, along with many of the V8 Jaguars. Since Ford owned Jaguar at that time, it makes se...

SELLC · SELLC

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/revisiting-cash-clunkers-spells-doom-200745995.html

SELLC · SELLC

Yes folks, I suppose none of us should be shocked that a company that abbreviates it's name Ford Motor Company -- to simply FoMoCo to save on ink, would not stamp the brake line positions on it's ABS Pump/Modules. Although I am shocked that the diagrams made available by AllData show an incorrect line p...

PowerStroker · PowerStroker

https://autotrend.activeboard.com/t70220384/experience-with-engine-remanufacturing-companies/

PowerStroker · PowerStroker

https://autos.yahoo.com/honda-issues-not-drive-order-154300792.html

bleakity · bleakity

My truck has been without a bed cover since I've bought it 5 years ago. I am looking for a tri fold tonneau cover that I can install on the truck. Any recommendations?

bleakity · bleakity

I am planning to buy a set of Nitto Ridge Grappler tires for my 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab. What is the biggest size of tires I can buy for my truck that won't have any rubbing issues?

Jappy · Jappy

I had to limit my use of the 2019 Ford Ranger until I could figure out what was wrong. Unless I can devise a better suspension system, I'll have to trade it in for something with a less harsh ride. I don't bring anything heavy, just camping, hunting, and fishing equipment. It was fine during the test drive...

SELLC · SELLC

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2018/11/19/ford-new-car-smell-patent/2027822002/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

SELLC · SELLC

https://www.foxnews.com/auto/ford-f-150-respirators-coronavirus

bleakity · bleakity

I am currently setting up my 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab to be more off-road worthy. What brand of off-roading shocks can you recommend?

Rastus · Rastus

Yo, I just saw this documentary by chance, & thought it well-worth posting up here, in this forum. It seems that we all owe a BIG thank-you to the late Mr.Henry Ford, for not only saving his own company once again in the early 1930's, but for leading the way in V-8 engine manufacturing, so that other m...

PowerStroker · PowerStroker

It's a way of taking an extra little paid vacation every year. I've already taken this class, but my boss doesn't need to know that :)

Shawnee_B · Shawnee_B

Yikes! Ford issues MASSIVE new recallJANUARY 4, 2019LINKEDINTWITTER Ford is recalling more than 953,000 vehicles worldwide to replace Takata passenger air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel.The move includes over 782,000 vehicles in the U.S. and is part of the largest series of r...

SELLC · SELLC

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-cena-slapped-fraud-lawsuit-ford-020007507.html

SELLC · SELLC

Apparently a great deal or secrecy surrounding this transaction, however many are stating without a doubt that Ford Motor Company has purchased the abandon Detroit Train Depot and is planning on fixing it...

SELLC · SELLC

Not quite sure how sound of a strategy this is... however it would seem the new Ford's CEO says that it will only build two types of sedans the Mustang (2 door Sports Sedan) and the Ford Focus (Compact Economy 2 and 4 door) and of course, they will keep making their bread and butter trucks. lol Who else is

BriJosHoo · BriJosHoo

Sir Rex, What is the cost for labor on a clutch replacement on a 2012 Focus SE.

msvatora · msvatora

1999 Grand marquis, tried to start with a duplicate key. Now the car is a paperweight. From what I can tell, the PATS disrupts both fuel & starter. Is a tow to the dealer in my future, or is there some kind of voodoo magic or reset procedure I can do?

SELLC · SELLC

Had this 2003 Mercury Sable in with a window problem. Window would go down sometimes but not back up. When pressing the switch you can hear the breaker clicking. At first I suspected a switch, but then after wiggling the "Flasher" relay of all things it would work. Decided to remove the GEM m...

Rastus · Anonymous

Well of all the forums I must say this one is lacking..... And for good reason! I mean the 302 was a dog until PFI and roller cams come along!

gerryvz · gerryvz

I pass this shop on the way to and from work every morning. They seem to have moved to this location recently. http://www.510raceengineering.com/index.html They seem to be a Ford specialist in hotrodding, race car prep and engine building, according to their sign. But their web site...

Big Angry Hillbilly · Duey

is there a way to deactivate anti-theft on a 98 sable, lost transponder for in key. need help. please respond.

Stellar007 · Stellar007

Yes its true! I just recently did a tune up on a 2000 Ford Taurus SHO V8 that had 128,000 miles on the original plugs on the back side of the motor! That my friends is impressive. More impressive is the intake manifold that must be removed to gain access to the back bank of plugs. For thouse of you not in the kn...

SELLC · SELLC

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/09/06/55-mpg-ford-focus-cant-have/#ixzz1XMQ8Mn3F

Administrator · Administrator

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford

fishstang302 · fishstang302

I see Chevy and Mercedes, why not add a Ford forum? This place use to have one!

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	Mustang Discussion of the legendary Mustang.	11	104	04:01 AM Nov 24, 2024 by SELLC
	Ford F-Series Pickup Trucks and SUV Use this forum for ALL truck and SUV's. Both GASOLINE and DIESEL engines welcome! F150 - F250 - F350 - F450 - F550 - Ranger - Splash - Lightning - Explorer - Expedition - Lincoln Navigator and all other pickup trucks and SUV's made by Ford Motor Company.	87	1745	05:58 PM Sep 6, 2025 by SELLC

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	I encountered an unfixable car at work... (Preview) For those who think dealer techs only work on shiny new stuff, Bon Appetit! I've got this icky feeling like I need to disinfect everything. -- Edited by PowerStroker on Tuesday 29th of September 2026 12:32:49 PM	PowerStroker	5	139	10:35 PM Sep 30, 2026 by SELLC
	Ford's notorious DPS6 Dry Clutch Automatic shifted transmissions. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) PowerStroker recently brought up the notorious DPS6 tranmission in the off topic area so I figured I would bring my response to the Ford forums so that people could better understand this transmission along with the way it shifts.Quote from off topic discussions,Of course the REAL problem - the dry...	SELLC	55	2991	04:00 PM Sep 16, 2026 by SELLC
	2004 Ford Thunderbird w/ 3.9 V8 Jaguar Engine -- leaking coolant under back of intake down transmission bell housing. (Preview) I am making this thread because the lack of information out there as it pertains to the 2003-2005 Ford Thunderbird that was fitted with the Jaguar 3.9 DOHC V8 engine. This engine was also used in the Lincoln LS of that era, along with many of the V8 Jaguars. Since Ford owned Jaguar at that time, it makes se...	SELLC	2	483	12:10 AM Sep 16, 2026 by SELLC
	Ford wants to bring back cash for clunkers! (Preview) https://www.yahoo.com/autos/revisiting-cash-clunkers-spells-doom-200745995.html	SELLC	10	2422	12:58 AM Sep 1, 2025 by SELLC
	2012 Ford Fusion Brake Bleeding and ABS Module / Pump line diagram Zephyr Lincoln MKX Mercury Milan Ford Fusion Brake Bleeding No Pedal diagram 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 MY Model Year (Preview) Yes folks, I suppose none of us should be shocked that a company that abbreviates it's name Ford Motor Company -- to simply FoMoCo to save on ink, would not stamp the brake line positions on it's ABS Pump/Modules. Although I am shocked that the diagrams made available by AllData show an incorrect line p...	SELLC	4	10161	01:34 AM Mar 13, 2025 by SELLC
	460 EFI Rebuild ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) https://autotrend.activeboard.com/t70220384/experience-with-engine-remanufacturing-companies/	PowerStroker	115	6162	07:24 PM Sep 11, 2024 by Rastus
	Takata, Not just a Ford problem (Preview) https://autos.yahoo.com/honda-issues-not-drive-order-154300792.html	PowerStroker	6	1753	06:06 PM Feb 5, 2023 by PowerStroker
	Tonneau Cover (Preview) My truck has been without a bed cover since I've bought it 5 years ago. I am looking for a tri fold tonneau cover that I can install on the truck. Any recommendations?	bleakity	3	2405	07:22 AM Aug 4, 2021 by Jappy
	A/T Tires (Preview) I am planning to buy a set of Nitto Ridge Grappler tires for my 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab. What is the biggest size of tires I can buy for my truck that won't have any rubbing issues?	bleakity	1	2093	05:21 AM Jul 27, 2021 by Rastus
	Truck shocks suggestion for 2019 Ford Ranger (Preview) I had to limit my use of the 2019 Ford Ranger until I could figure out what was wrong. Unless I can devise a better suspension system, I'll have to trade it in for something with a less harsh ride. I don't bring anything heavy, just camping, hunting, and fishing equipment. It was fine during the test drive...	Jappy	2	2055	09:00 PM Jul 11, 2021 by PowerStroker
	Would you like your new Ford toasted or un-toasted? (Preview) https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2018/11/19/ford-new-car-smell-patent/2027822002/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter	SELLC	4	2862	09:48 AM Apr 28, 2021 by bleakity
	Ford using F-150 parts to design respirators for coronavirus fight (Preview) https://www.foxnews.com/auto/ford-f-150-respirators-coronavirus	SELLC	2	2370	10:07 AM Jan 8, 2021 by bleakity
	Best Off-roading Shocks (Preview) I am currently setting up my 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab to be more off-road worthy. What brand of off-roading shocks can you recommend?	bleakity	4	2570	02:06 PM Aug 26, 2020 by Shawnee_B
	How the V-8 engine saved the Ford Motor Company... (Preview) Yo, I just saw this documentary by chance, & thought it well-worth posting up here, in this forum. It seems that we all owe a BIG thank-you to the late Mr.Henry Ford, for not only saving his own company once again in the early 1930's, but for leading the way in V-8 engine manufacturing, so that other m...	Rastus	0	2366	01:01 AM Apr 16, 2020 by Rastus
	Off to spoon feeding school again... (Preview) It's a way of taking an extra little paid vacation every year. I've already taken this class, but my boss doesn't need to know that :)	PowerStroker	25	2640	12:18 AM Dec 24, 2019 by Rastus
	Kaboom!!!! (Preview) Yikes! Ford issues MASSIVE new recallJANUARY 4, 2019LINKEDINTWITTER Ford is recalling more than 953,000 vehicles worldwide to replace Takata passenger air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel.The move includes over 782,000 vehicles in the U.S. and is part of the largest series of r...	Shawnee_B	0	2802	05:03 PM Jan 4, 2019 by Shawnee_B
	Typical Ford Nazi behavior - suing John Cena for selling his own vehicle! (Preview) https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-cena-slapped-fraud-lawsuit-ford-020007507.html	SELLC	7	4313	03:09 PM Aug 1, 2018 by SELLC
	All signs point to Ford Motor Company buying long abandon Detroit Train Depot in Corktown Detroit! (Preview) Apparently a great deal or secrecy surrounding this transaction, however many are stating without a doubt that Ford Motor Company has purchased the abandon Detroit Train Depot and is planning on fixing it...	SELLC	0	2871	07:33 PM May 31, 2018 by SELLC
	Fords doing away with almost all mid and full size sedans! (Preview) Not quite sure how sound of a strategy this is... however it would seem the new Ford's CEO says that it will only build two types of sedans the Mustang (2 door Sports Sedan) and the Ford Focus (Compact Economy 2 and 4 door) and of course, they will keep making their bread and butter trucks. lol Who else is	SELLC	5	3715	07:44 AM May 21, 2018 by SELLC
	Clutch Repair (Preview) Sir Rex, What is the cost for labor on a clutch replacement on a 2012 Focus SE.	BriJosHoo	5	3860	04:28 AM Nov 2, 2017 by redthom
	PATS & foolishness (Preview) 1999 Grand marquis, tried to start with a duplicate key. Now the car is a paperweight. From what I can tell, the PATS disrupts both fuel & starter. Is a tow to the dealer in my future, or is there some kind of voodoo magic or reset procedure I can do?	msvatora	1	3949	01:03 AM Nov 28, 2016 by PowerStroker
	2003 Ford Taurus Mercury Sable- Driver Front Window goes down but not up - Clicking - GEM Module (Preview) Had this 2003 Mercury Sable in with a window problem. Window would go down sometimes but not back up. When pressing the switch you can hear the breaker clicking. At first I suspected a switch, but then after wiggling the "Flasher" relay of all things it would work. Decided to remove the GEM m...	SELLC	2	9198	10:15 PM Jul 9, 2014 by SELLC
	Not a whole lot to be said for the old 302's huh? (Preview) Well of all the forums I must say this one is lacking..... And for good reason! I mean the 302 was a dog until PFI and roller cams come along!	Anonymous	14	8437	02:02 AM Sep 18, 2013 by Rastus
	A good place for PowerStroker !! (Preview) I pass this shop on the way to and from work every morning. They seem to have moved to this location recently. http://www.510raceengineering.com/index.html They seem to be a Ford specialist in hotrodding, race car prep and engine building, according to their sign. But their web site...	gerryvz	1	4217	10:51 PM Jul 30, 2012 by PowerStroker
	Anti-Theft deactivation for 98 sable (Preview) is there a way to deactivate anti-theft on a 98 sable, lost transponder for in key. need help. please respond.	Duey	12	7679	09:55 PM Apr 8, 2012 by Big Angry Hillbilly
	2000 Taurus SHO V8 Goes 128,000 Miles on original spark plugs! (Preview) Yes its true! I just recently did a tune up on a 2000 Ford Taurus SHO V8 that had 128,000 miles on the original plugs on the back side of the motor! That my friends is impressive. More impressive is the intake manifold that must be removed to gain access to the back bank of plugs. For thouse of you not in the kn...	Stellar007	2	7972	01:42 AM Jan 10, 2012 by Big Angry Hillbilly
	Ford gives Europe 55 MPG + vehicles but not us Americans! (Preview) http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/09/06/55-mpg-ford-focus-cant-have/#ixzz1XMQ8Mn3F	SELLC	1	4334	11:02 AM Sep 8, 2011 by PowerStroker
	Ford Motor Company Information (Preview) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford	Administrator	6	7059	10:18 AM Aug 27, 2011 by PowerStroker
	FORD FORUM (Preview) I see Chevy and Mercedes, why not add a Ford forum? This place use to have one!	fishstang302	2	4914	10:25 PM Jan 20, 2008 by fishstang302
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