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How can I tell if my a/c clutch is going bad? I have a lot of red dust around the AC pulley that appears to be coming from the front face of the pulley not spinning freely. I was quoted to have it replaced for $400, but a second opinion told me that if there is no noise and everything appears to...

My '05 sport trac has a fully working instrument panel, except for the mileage. The digital numbers come on and off intermittently. Sometimes if I hit the top of the dashboard the mileage lights up. I'm thinking a wiring harness/instrument cluster needs to be replaced, but the Ford dealership...

After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard for over 7 years in Virginia, I am finally back home in Massachusetts. I have a 2005 Sport track 4X4 XLT, with 85,000 miles and ready for the snowy season! I am considering getting a plow for clearing my driveway and a neighbor or two; nothing long-term or...

Helping out my sister who had a check engine light on. She has a Hyundai Elantra. Went to Autozone and had the code come up as P0139: H02S12 circuit condition (heated oxygen sensor bank sensor 2). Probable cause was oxygen sensor defective, fuel system running rich or lean, engine misfire, or...

I posted a couple days ago that I had significant vibration at 25mph and loud humming coming from the front of my truck the faster I went. I thought it was my tires, so I got them rotated and balanced. Turns out it was my front differential. All the bearings are shot and needs a complete repair...

I have a 2005 4x4 Sporttrac with 80,000 miles. At 25-30mph the truck vibrates a lot and as I increase speed the vibration goes away, but tires sound loud. Sounds like I have knobby mud tires on concrete. I had the tires rotated and air topped off, but with no improvement. The tires were...

Just got off the phone with Pep Boys. Mechanic said you can only get the Reflex for rear suspension, it doesn't come for the front to fit the Sporttrac. ??? And that doesn't make sense to me. Also, anyone who has the Rancho 5000's, do you manually adjust each shock to meet your driving...

After reading previous posts, it appears some people have had issues with the Rancho's sleeve slipping and needing to be "tied" on. Anyone else have this problem?

Hey guys, my 3 year old Monroe Sensa-tracs have failed on me. They are leaking and need to be replaced. Although they are still under warranty, I was thinking of going with Ranchos, as I was not impressed with the Sensatracs performance (I have a 05 XLT 4x4). Anyone have the RS5000's? I have...

Thanks guys for all your advice! You put my mind at ease. I appreciate all the posts!

thanks for your input! And get this, I had Monroe Sensatracs put on my truck about 3 years ago by PepBoys during their "Shocktober Special". The mechanic says the shocks installed are not Monroe's, as the sensatracs are usually blue in color. Mine are black and apparently very rusted. Guess...

Yes, 4x4 with 76,000 miles. I plan on doing a lot of driving this winter as well. Just seems expensive for leaking bearing grease!

My 05 is in the shop for routine maintenance and mechanic is saying my Front right hub assembly is leaking. Quoted me at $278 for repair. What should I do? Need quick replies. Thank you.

My 2005 XLT has 78,000 miles and isn't riding as tight as it used to. I put Monroe Sensatracs on to improve suspension and new tires, but it feels like my truck sways or rocks back in forth when going over the smallest bump. What can I upgrade to improve my ride and how much "should" it cost?

I have a 2005 Sport trac, 74,000 miles, (4x4 XLT) and have taken very good care of it. I want this truck to last as long as possible, so what maintenance/projects are recommended to keep it running for years to come? Here is what I've done so far since buying the truck 4 years ago: Brake...

I got an engine coolant flush done today and noticed when I got home that my coolant resevoir did not have any coolant in it. The engine was still pretty cold, as the drive was 1 mile home. Also, there is still some residual dirt sitting at the bottom of the resevoir. Is the flush done from the...

What is a fair price to have the serpentine belt replaced, including labor? Just wondering!

The green backlight on my 05 Sporttrac dashboard that shows my mileage is usually out. Every now and then it'll come back on and I see the mileage, but 9 times outta 10 I can't see my mileage . . . and I just noticed my dash outlet that charges my phone (cigarette lighter) no longer has power...

Turns out it was a loose battery terminal clamp. The screw is rusted, so I can't tighten it. I have to replace the terminal clamp. How difficult is this and do I have to cut/splice the wires? Anyone have step-by-step on the easiest and safest way to do this?

I have a 2004 Ford Mustang. It wouldn't start this afternoon. Everything electrical worked, but wouldn't turn over. After several attempts, I let it sit for a couple hours. Finally it cranked over and I was able to drive the 6 miles to get home. The engine is now making a strange noise and...