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So my 2004 4.0L 2WD oil leak has gotten worse in the last 6 months or so. Been leaking a few drops now and then for a few years, but now worse. Not coming from the oil filter seal, but that side of the engine has a lot of oil wetness, and its not from the valve covers. I think it's probably a...

My seat will move forward, but about half-way the motor bogs and stops. Otherwise the motor seems fine. Nothing has ever been under the seat and the problem just started, preventing my wife from being able to drive the vehicle. Looking under the seat I don't see any issues. I can't figure...

So I went out into the garage to find my radio playing....but the vehicle is turned off. Before I had a chance to open the door the radio turned off. Went inside the house and got the vehicle key and then validated that the key position is in the "off" position. Turned the key to accessory...

2004 ST with the one (single) sensor in the thermostat housing. Have some minor coolant seepage between the low and upper housing, and same with the temp sensor area. Went ahead and purchased a new housing kit, thermostat, small lower hose, and o-ring for thermostat. Honestly, after reviewing...

My son will be moving 800 miles later this month, and he'll be using a U-Pack trailer. A 28' trailer is dropped off and you have three days to pack. He has a family room set (full size couch, love couch, 65" TV, audio/speakers equipment, etc), and a full bed room set. Also other odds and ends...

Well, just got finished doing a plug and wire change on my 2004...first time they were touched. Overall a PITA job...especially plug number two. Here are some tips: General: I found that the most difficult part was getting the old boot off the old plugs. I think Ford super-glued them...

I've got two plugs remaining to finish the job (2 and 3) and the driver side is done, but I'm wondering if I made a boo-boo on the wire order on the coil pack. Looking from the front of the vehicle, going from left to right...the first row (closest to the front) is 5, 6 and 4....and back row...

Ok, decided at at 82K miles I probably should change the plugs/wires in my 2004 ST. There is a sticker under the hood that says Plug Gap 1.32mm to 1.42mm. In looking at the manual it says Plugs AGSF-22PP and again I see reference to plug gap 1.3mm to 1.4mm. I don't even have a gap tool...

I'm going to pull my front rotors off my 2002 and have them turned. They have never been off the vehicle and I would like to know the proper grease to use to repack the bearings. Also, do you normally pull the bearings out prior to taking it to the shop...or do they need them to turn the...

Drive with the tail gate down if your cargo requires it? I want to carry my motorcycle up to N.C from Florida, and the only way is for the tail gate to be open. Is that a problem?

After replacing ball joints I took my ST in for the final alignment. I knew the camber/caster was out and had already installed the required kits. The final result after alignment was everything in ?the green?...the only problem I noticed was that my steering wheel was ?slightly? turned to the...

Last weekend I attempted to replace the lower ball joints and upper ball joint assembly. Some lessons learned: I had to use a special tool to disconnect the spindle/knuckle assembly from the lower ball joint stud. Even had to use a C-clamp at the top of the claw tool and probably maxed...

Ok, got my parts today (on-line). One of my upper ball joint assemblies came with a grease fitting hole, but without the nipple. The other side came without the capability of having a grease nipple. The vendor offered to return the assembly that's has the missing nipple and return an assembly...

Just received my new Movetech lower ball joints...but with zero instructions. There is a small white dot on the top, which is located near the outer rim. Both ball joints have the same dot, but no other markings. My understanding is that some ball joints can be elliptical, thus proper...

I need to replace the lower ball joints (one has some play) and I was wondering if anyone has the procedure for a 2004 2WD. I see that there is a project for this, but it's for a front wheel drive ST. Not sure if there is a difference of not. Thanks.

I have a stock 2004 2wd ST. What would be the weight under the front tires...unloaded?

Just purchased a new PCV valve, which includes the coolant wrap-around line...will this line just "snap off" from both the old and new valve? I'd rather not break into the cooling system if I don't have to, plus I would assume that pushing those small rubber hoses off the old lines might be...

Well, it took about seven hours for my wife and I to do the job. Not real bad, but my feeling is that Ford owes me some money for a job that should not have been necessary. Anyway, some notes that might help others. Advice by Hugh, ToddZ and others were very helpful...see my original...

Just got finished doing an examination of the Frame to Body bushings, mainly to understand what I'm up against, and noticed that my front sway bar control end links/arms need to be replaced. Both are slightly loose with gaps. When replacing I assume just tighen....no magic here...correct? The...

Just realized that my frame/body bushings are shot after hearing some noise. Called my Ford dealership...zero help, and no recall from Ford. Can anyone point out some detailed directions on how to replace these bushings? I did not see a project listed on this forum. Also, I found a set of...