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    Interior light and ignition switch

    Stephen, Thanks for your excellent Chinglish translation, however I do not speak or read Chinglish and Google translate was no help, so I cannot be of any help to you....sorry. :grin: My guess would be similar to what others have stated....your ignition switch has gone Chinglish and not...
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    Interior light and ignition switch

    Don't have a clue as to what you are saying?? I thought they spoke English in Canada. :grin: ...Rich
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    RIP our good friend, LaRue Medlin

    I just spoke with Rose on the phone. LaRue had a massive heart attack and died yesterday. The funeral services will be held at: Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Address: 515 Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150 Phone: (803) 775-7500 UPDATE: LaRue's obituary is now posted on the...
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    RIP our good friend, LaRue Medlin

    Tom, Thanks for the info. Yes, LaRue was a great guy...I know many of the old-timers here will miss him. If you find out any more information about the funeral date, location, etc..please post it. I would like to send flowers and a sympathy card to his wife Rose and their son. ...Rich
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    rear end leak at pinion

    gary, You never said that you had changed the gear lube...even once...but that does not matter since the damage was probably already done when you bought the truck ! Consider yourself lucky that you got 60K noisy miles out of it. If your only complaint is the leak, change the Pinion seal and...
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    rear end leak at pinion

    Hi gary, I'm not sure if the 2001 Sport Trac has this, but most rear differentials have a vent at the top to relieve heat and pressure build up in rear gears. If you suspect that a previous owner may have submerge the axle in salt water while launching a jet-ski, you may have a big problem...
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    Trac Totalled

    :grin:Max, I feel for you, I have my 2016 Hyundai Tucson Sport in the shop now for about $3500 in repairs to the front end....mostly damage to plastic parts, but still more expensice than I expected. Should get it back sometime next week. I hit a very large deer Thanksgiving evening...
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    Soooooo Disapointed with my wheels

    TrainTrac, Link does not work ??
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    What the !!!

    Sounds like the homemade cleaner dissolved some clear coating on the dash cover. Perhaps it's a coating of Armour-All or some other vinyl protectant product. I noticed that if I use a vinyl protectant on the top edge of my door panels where I rest my arm...it will get sticky over time. Now I...
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    Brake Lights Not Coming On

    As previously stated, check the brake light switch (BPP), but be sure to check the multi-function switch connector and wiring harness on the steering column, I know it sounds weird, but you brake wiring goes through the steering column because your brake lights and turn signal lights use the...
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    Soooooo Disapointed with my wheels

    I'm with Eddie. If you like the Adrenalin wheels, but don't like the crappy finish, I suggest you get the wheels refinished. Most major towns have wheel refurbishing shops that do a fabulous job restoring wheels. Even if your town does not have a wheel refurbishing shop, most car dealers and...
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    Lucas Transmission Fix

    I agree with Eddie... If your transmission has delayed shifting into drive and reverse, then you need to fix the Valve Body and/or the sticking Shift Solenoids. Of course there is usually no harm in trying those snake-oil fixes....the only harm is to your wallet...since it is not likely to fix...
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    Transmission leak

    bugsiegel, I agree with your assessment and with the actions you took to repair the transmission leak. I do not believe that transmission need a detergent flush, which seems to be what Ford dealers are pushing....It's just a gimmick to jack up the price of a transmission flush. I am...
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    08 Transmission filter and change

    I am with CopSTA...Get it flushed I don't necessarily recommend having it done at a Ford dealer, or any particular shop. Just make sure it is a reliable shop and has the right equipment. I had my 2 Sport Trac's flushed at a local place "Kwik Lube" and they did a great job, for only...
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