What has everybody had to fix on their truck?

[Just_Randy]

Gas tank, Ford claimed the warning light was caused by an improperly formed gas tank.


Warranty repair completed with a loaner, the gas tank had to specialty shipped.

Was that a code p1443 by any chance???

 

[kevinsranger]

I was thinking about grinding them, but figured I could get the tranny out and back in by brute force anyway. Also, if I removed the member, the axle would fall off and I was using jack stands under the axle to hold the truck up. At the time, it seemed like more work that it was worth. A scissor jack against the oil pan pushes the tranny out. Getting it back in involved a bunch of screwdrivers and wiggling.

If I tear it back down, can't I just take the measurement of the crank with calipers and then just order the speedy sleeve online somewhere? Does it come with a seal? Or at least a part number for a seal???

yea i think if you google "speedy sleeve" or speedi sleeve" there is a big chart, i can always fax you one becasue i have it at work, and they offer seals too, but they do work with the stock seal too because its a really thin metal sleeve

 

[Just_Randy]

ive got a 94 b3000.

the clutch was replaced about 2 months before i bought it.
since ive had it only for about 5 month ive only done usual maintaince
and my oil pressure line blew apart in 5 spots so oil went everywhere.
since im new to ofroading i didnt kno that once i submerge my wheel bearings i shold take them apart and re pack them. so i kill one set of wheel bears,
replaced those and havnt had any problem with anything since/

Can't you just use waterproof grease (or whatever its called)??? If water gets in the wheel bearings, it should also get into the diff. Its the same type of seals.

A friend of mine had the mazda version with 150,000 miles n never had a lick of trouble out of it. He just traded up to a 2004 Ford pickup with the 4.6l and a spark plug blew out the next day! I think the mazda division did a little better in the engineering dept, lol. The same friend also had a mustang and an expedition blow a spark plug. I guess in this case the 3rd time wasn't the charm.

 

[Just_Randy]

yea i think if you google "speedy sleeve" or speedi sleeve" there is a big chart, i can always fax you one becasue i have it at work, and they offer seals too, but they do work with the stock seal too because its a really thin metal sleeve

I think from now on I'm just going to assume the crank is worn and use the speedy sleeve. How do you install the sleeve? If its very thin, I doubt I could use a hammer.

 

[Just_Randy]

Speedy-sleeve: http://www.kutzendoerfer.at/files/speedisleeve.pdf

 

[kevinsranger]

yea thats them, they should come with a little plastic thing to beat on to apply it lol, it should solve your problem completely. alot easier then pulling the crank and having it machined or getting a new one.

 

[exbass94]

Mine is a 97 and its 2008 now.... and I'm not the original owner... Can I still do the recall thing?

Yes, the dealer can look up if the recall fix was ever performed on your truck. If it hasn't already, they should fix it for free. About a year ago I brought my 1994 Explorer in for a recall that was never fixed. They did it for free, as they should. Shouldn't matter who owns the truck now.

 

[Just_Randy]

Ok, I'll call the dealer then and see if there are recalls. And I'll keep the speedy sleeve in mind and see how soon I want to tear everything back down. Thanks guys!

 

[fixizin]

Yep, they should do the wiper recall for free... it's classified as a NHTSA safety issue... it has to do with the switch mechanism in the end of the blinker-wiper control stalk, not readily fixable by end user.

You'd think it would be a "while-U-wait" swap/fix, but they said they had to keep it overnight (WTF?), so nach I say "whatcha got for a loaner, 'Stang with a stick? Minivan w/ a turbo? F-350 Powerstroke?..." They say no loaner for you, Jose'...

... this is not exactly an urgent show-stopper engine-ruining issue, so I call the 1-800 # on the recall notice... they MAIL me a letter on Dearborn letterhead to PRESENT to the dealer, which says (in essence) "provide this fine customer with a loaner vehicle, you chiseling bastards"... Service Mugger swallows hard, says he's never seen such a letter... he's a so-so actor... I have my doubts.

Anyhow, I get a F-150 from their on-site Enterprise rent-a-car office, gratis, but I still have to pay the tax (WTF?). It's the most stripped no-crew-cab small-V6 no-rear-bumper white-paint bench-seat basic-radio auto-tranny F-150 you ever saw... I looked in the bed for evidence of migrant farm workers, LOL... and still the MILEAGE WAS TERRIBLE, like 12MPG around town+short hwy IIRC... was glad to be back in my Ranger next day... but never again have I been distracted by the random wiper flips.

 

[fixizin]

Oh yeah, VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor, in your rear diff.

If your speedometer and odometer suddenly stop working, and the "ABS" idiot light comes on, it's your VSS... a very easy swap of a $12 part. Otherwise, don't worry about it.

 

[red2003xlt]

Was that a code p1443 by any chance???

Don't know, I'll look. I've save every piece of paperwork about my truck.

 

[Just_Randy]

That's an entertaining post you whipped up there Fixizin! Thanks for the heads-up on the loaner car troubles. I think I'll forgo the headaches n just get a ride back home.

Are there any other recall issues with these trucks? (there should be in my opinion )

 

[Just_Randy]

Oh yeah, VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor, in your rear diff.

If your speedometer and odometer suddenly stop working, and the "ABS" idiot light comes on, it's your VSS... a very easy swap of a $12 part. Otherwise, don't worry about it.

Oh ok, thanks again. I don't remember any wires coming out of my diff, but I'll go check again. Maybe 1997 was too eary for that. I don't think I have ABS either. I had the front axle-shaft out when changing the ball joint and I don't remember any teeth for a wheel sensor. A good thing in my opinion.

 

[Just_Randy]

Don't know, I'll look. I've save every piece of paperwork about my truck.

Thanks. That 1443 code is a puzzle.

p1443 = "Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve". I guess even a leaking gas cap can throw that code.

 

[red2003xlt]

Thanks. That 1443 code is a puzzle.

p1443 = "Evaporative Emission Control System Control Valve". I guess even a leaking gas cap can throw that code.

Yes, it can. My former brother-in-law was/still is a dealer manger for a Ford dealer. He came up thru the mechanic parts side of the house.

Paraphasing, "Gas cap seals fail around age 4-5 years". Sometimes a newer junkyard cap can solve the problem.