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  1. Adam Smith

    Is there a forum for "Body"? I have a question about tailgate badge.

    I'm looking for suggestions for what to use to attach my Explorer Sport Trac XLT badge to my tailgate. I had to replace my tailgate with a used one and I removed the badge from it (XLS) with a heat gun and fishing line, need to reattach the correct badge. Thanks.
  2. Adam Smith

    Vehicle For Sale Selling my 2004 Sport Trac

    I'm a Firefighter in San Diego, strictly maintain my vehicles, and I'm about to list for sale my factory white SportTrac XLT 2wd, Gen. 1, V-6 multi-fuel, in excellent condition, to buy a Maverick. I have driven it carefully for 191K mi. since I bought it new in late 2003. Receipts for...
  3. Adam Smith

    Vehicle For Sale 2010 4wd For sale price question

    Hi Curtis, you sound like you know what you are talking about. I'm a Firefighter in San Diego, about to sell my factory white SportTrac XLT 2wd gen. 1 V-6, in excellent condition, to buy a Maverick. I have maintained my truck well, and driven it carefully for 191K mi. since I bought it new. Oil...
  4. Adam Smith

    DVDSWAN 02 Sport Trac Build/Maintenance thread

    I found a used 2003 (my Trac is 2004) tailgate at a salvage yard for $100. I just swapped out the handles, so I have my original tailgate handle in the new (used) tailgate. There is nothing more involved in removing the handle than removing the tailgate plastic liner (used a special tool to pop...
  5. Adam Smith

    DVDSWAN 02 Sport Trac Build/Maintenance thread

    I am actually going to replace my dented tailgate. So I want to get a used one at a salvage yard. But of course I want my current key (which works the ignition, doors, bed cover, and dented tailgate) to work in the replacement tailgate. Should I swap out my current lock cylinder, and install in...
  6. Adam Smith

    DVDSWAN 02 Sport Trac Build/Maintenance thread

    Where did you get that aluminum t-stat housing?
  7. Adam Smith

    DVDSWAN 02 Sport Trac Build/Maintenance thread

    Did you ever figure this out? I need to get a used tailgate from a salvage yard, but am wondering what the best course of action would be: 1. swap out the used tailgate locking mechanism, installing the current one I have (so the same key will work) or 2. get the replacement tailgate lock...
  8. Adam Smith

    DVDSWAN 02 Sport Trac Build/Maintenance thread

    I need to get a used tailgate from a salvage yard, but am wondering what the best course of action would be: 1. swap out the used tailgate locking mechanism, installing the current one I have (so the same key will work) or 2. get the replacement tailgate lock cylinder rekeyed to match the...
  9. Adam Smith

    Removing Tailgate Plasic liner

    Thank you. Metal tool looks good, Napa is close. Are these the clips? https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/GM-Ford-Chrysler-Retainer-p/a20332.htm
  10. Adam Smith

    Removing Tailgate Plasic liner

    Would these be even better? https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_5751197?ir=2&r-src=BR:Recommended%20items:ATC&ppid=BK7769160 or https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7768049?ir=1&r-src=BR:PDP:SP:Belowproductdescription&ppid=BK5751197
  11. Adam Smith

    Removing Tailgate Plasic liner

    Even better...
  12. Adam Smith

    Removing Tailgate Plasic liner

    Awesome, thanks.
  13. Adam Smith

    Gen 2 Tailgate

    I used #30 torx to remove the screws near the top of the tailgate liner, now I just have to figure out how to get the plastic fasteners out; I guess I just pull hard? I think they are what you call xmas tree fasteners, so they should be cheap to replace. LMK if you have any tips for removing...
  14. Adam Smith

    Gen 2 Tailgate

    can you explain? where are the hooks, and where do you slide? I can't find a video on YT for removing tailgate liner. thanks.
  15. Adam Smith

    Removing Tailgate Plasic liner

    can't find the tool on amazon. do you have a link or name of the tool? thanks.
  16. Adam Smith

    Removing Tailgate Plasic liner

    2004 XLT Sport Trac, also looking for the best way to remove the plastic tabs. I have to drive down to the junkyards at the MEX border and pull a tailgate apart so I can install my current (dented) tailgate locking mechanism into a "new" used tailgate, so the ignition key will work in the lock.
  17. Adam Smith

    Gen 2 Tailgate

    OK, good advice, but what is the best way to remove the plastic tabs? I have to drive down to the junkyards at the MEX border and pull a tailgate apart so I can install my current (dented) tailgate locking mechanism so the ignition key will work in the tailgate, too. 2004 XLT Sport Trac
  18. Adam Smith

    Fuel pressure sensor

    I read EddieS'04 post - decided to go to O'Reilly's since they sell the Standard brand, and not risk a chinese counterfeit - $90 plus tax, easy swap, I did d/c the neg batt terminal cable; otherwise, followed the video above on YouTube (StephenL's post). So far, so good. Check Engine light is...
  19. Adam Smith

    Shifting problems

    Hi Marie, my '04 trac looks like your '04 trac, but I'm 2wd. Did you buy a replacement Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor, and if so, how did the part work out? I just threw code P0193; Ebay has replacements for $18, looks brand new sealed in the Ford bag, but my San Diego Ford dealer says if I want to...
  20. Adam Smith

    Shifting problems

    ooh, just noticed this above: "Amazon and ebay have been known to have motorcraft parts, that are frauds. I read an article with pics. Shown the fake packaging vs the real." The seller has a 97%+ rating...
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