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[Jep1701]

Hello, just joined the community and wanted to share my truck.
-2010 XLT with 136,000 miles.
-No crazy mods except added a modern radio last year when the buttons on the factory radio stopped.
-Came petty loaded with sunroof, tonneua cover and extender bar. Was the last one on the lot. My wife and I bought her brand new in Feb 2011 with less than 20 miles on it. It has given me some hassles here and there but no regrets buying her. I get people offering to buy it on a regular basis!

 

[DILLARD000]

Good looking SportTrac.
Welcome to the Herd; lots of friendly knowledgable folk in these forums!
Be sure to renew those V6~4.0L~SOHC OilPressurized TimingTensioners every 100kMiles\12years!

PS: 2010 SportTrac is considered to be 2nd Gen.

 

[Jep1701]

Thanks. Just had it replaced about 2 weeks about when the belts started squealing. Made it to 132,000 and 12 years. I have a '73 mustang I am learning to work on and probably could have fixed it myslef after watching a video. I am in a fourm for the mustang and poeple have been a huge help so I am sure to enjoy this forum!

 

[DILLARD000]

...replaced about 2 weeks about when the belts started squealing...

Assuming you're refering to having SerpBeltTensioner replaced to resolve that squeal?
I was refering to OilPressurizedTimingTensioners (One@LeftFront+Another@RightRear On EngineHeads);
they're NotoriousFailureItems on Ford V6~4.0L~SOHC Engines;
should be renewed every 100kMiles\12years along with Plugs+Wires+OxSensors+...
These TimingTensioners are relatively easy to replace, but if left long enouth
they tend to sludge up with age & allow TimingChains to run loose
& start breaking TimingGuides+ValveCovers+.... then pulling engine is needed to fix.
Click here for more info on OilPressurizedTimingTensioners for the V6~4.0L~SOHC.

 

[CISO1062]

Purchased a 2007 Limited with all options except moonroof. Love it so far!!

 

[Todd Z]

welcome