Thanks for the all the info. Your potential solutions makes sense. I'm going to replace the thermostat ASAP. I'll probably replace it with the hottest one I can put in there.
**UPDATE** Just got the Trac back from the shop. Front end needed new outer tie rod ends. Got an alignment too. Steering is very tight now. I'm actually not used to it, almost have to re-learn the feel of the truck now. Total for all parts, alignment, etc was $537.97. I have to mention I am in...
My '02 Trac has developed a steering/front end wobble after hitting a certain type of bump. It's not after ever type of bump though. I feel the front end and the steering shake and wobble. It goes away when I slightly turn the steering wheel. The tires are 2 year old Michelins with about 25000...
Well after reading similar problems and answers from other related posts on this site and not satisfactorily getting an answer, I came to my own answer. It wasn't critical for me to get the window working immediately. However, since it was stuck in the down position I had to get it back in the...
Well after reading similar problems and answers from other related posts on this site and not satisfactorily getting an answer, I came to my own answer. It wasn't critical for me to get the window working immediately. However, since it was stuck in the down position I had to get it back in the...
My '02 Trac's rear sliding window won't go back. I can hear motor noises like it's working normally but the window will not go up. I have the back portion with the cover all off and it is in pieces and I'm looking at things but I'm not sure what my next move is. Can that rear window be manually...
My '02 Trac's rear sliding window won't go back. I can hear motor noises like it's working normally but the window will not go up. I have the back portion with the cover all off and it is in pieces and I'm looking at things but I'm not sure what my next move is. Can that rear window be manually...
I saw those replacement kits on eBay, and I was tempted to get one, but I thought I would check out the local fabric shops in my area first. I found the very similar color material at one shop which cost me $8.99 (before tax) for a yard of material. You had to buy a yard because that was the...
My console lid was cracking very badly and just looked really bad too. I went to my local fabric store that sold some vinyl/leatherette material that was very, very close in color to my original console material. I unscrewed the console cover and took it into the fabric store to get it as to the...
After a quick trip to the place that did the repair initially and after a chat with the owner and a test drive, he concluded that it was the rear u-joint. He replaced the u-joint and took another test drive. The noise was still there. He then concluded that it must be the front drive shaft...
I've developed a noise on my '02 Trac that I am having a hard time locating. It appears to coming from the differential area or somewhere in the drive-train. It appears in the cold mornings after about 5 - 10 mph. It only lasts a little while but then disappears. After another cold start it will...