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My '04 XLT Sport Trac, 90K mi., is starting to run badly, engine missing, hesitating. I changed out the plugs (that was fun) and will likely do the same for the plug wires. Mechanic said the intake manifold gasket is made of plastic and cracks around 90K after all the expanding / contracting...

Just started happening to me in my '04 XLT Trac. Very bothersome. Any ideas for a fix? Thanks.

That comparison link doesn't conclude with any one brand being the best bet. Going to Pep Boys was an exercise in patience in trying to find someone who was knowledgeable. They don't have a buy one get one free deal on the Latitudes, you just get a $15 coupon mailed to you at a later date if you...

Was the bulb. Looked perfect, but was bad.

I'm around the 5/805 and 52, I can go anywhere. I just wanted to put in new plugs, it's got 75K miles and is missing.

Removed cover, bulb looks ok, other two lights to either side w/rocker switches work. Will try replacement first.

Apologies for delay in reply, but after "taking apart/reassembling", my standard troubleshoot, it eventually decreased and disappeared. I'm sure it will reappear one day, did not really "fix" anything. Thanks to repliers.

Anyone in San Diego have a recommendation for a place to get Smogged? I'm replacing my plugs, and will put in some high test, (if that helps?), and warm it up well. Anyone have any other ideas for passing smog? 2004 Sport Trac XLT w/flexfuel engine. Thanks.

Thanks for your reply, that is useful. What do you recommend?

I bought three 2-packs of the Autolite Platinum # AP103 at Walmart (on the back it says AP103DP2). Do these sound good, or are Double Platinum's better? I will likely have our FD mechanic switch them out at night after the engine has cooled off; my regular mechanic says he needs the car all day...

Costco here in San Diego has buy one get one free on the Goodyear Assurance Wiper Blades. Anyone had any experience with these? The Goodyear website is hopelessly useless, seems they don't even know they make them. Not sure how I'll find the correct model # Thanks.

Sounds interesting, although I think I'll stick with white, I need all the light I can get. Where can I get some LED bulbs for this application? Thanks.

My rear (seat) interior cab lights just stopped coming on. Acts like the bulb is out. Before I break the light cover, can someone tell me safely how to remove it? Thanks.

'04 Trac w/about 70K. Upon startup, or even just turning the key to the position just before starting, I have been getting an intermittent sound that is increasing in frequency and length: "grinding" for a few seconds (or now more) before my tachometer would engage (the fuel, oil pressure...

I tried this project tonight. My left signal indicator flashes fast and the left rear signal does not work (although it was intermittent for a day). I never use my tilt, although it's in the full down position. Apparently the 2004 ST I have is different than the 2003 pictured - different plugs...

I had a mechanic friend call AutoZone and get me a a battery at his cost (about $72 out the door). I have an '04 SportTrac, stock battery finally dieing, but not dead. So I picked it up and noticed it's a Duralast 65B (not a Duralast Gold). On AutoBatteries.com the selector gives me two Duralast...

I was going to go with General Grabber HTS, but the Discount Tire dealer (San Diego Miramar) talked me into Bridgestone Long Trail T/A Tours. He said better tire, same price, and showed me the Discount ratings sheet (I think they're similar on Tirerack, but he said the lower rating on that site...

I just bought a set of BF Goodrich Trail A/T Tour's from Discount Tire ($626 out the door) I will get an alignment now, somewhere.... Before leaving their shop (San Diego Miramar), I asked them what pressure they filled them to, and they said, "35 psi all around". I asked them to please release...

No, seriously..... Should the car be started every week or so for the almost-5 weeks I'll be gone? Thanks!

i'll be out of town for 1 month. what is the best thing to do: 1. get someone to start it once a week or so? 2. disconnect the battery? 3. nothing anything special when i return before driving? Thanks!