s197 W/ 110,000 Miles - What Will Break?
03-11-2008, 07:25 PM
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RE: s197 W/ 110,000 Miles - What Will Break?
Lucky you. I have 24k miles and already had the whole differential and driveshaft replaced, broken lumbar support, strut mounts replaced, squeaking steering wheel, creakingcontrol-arm bushing, and have just discovered that I have the infamous passenger-side water leak. Somehow though, I still love this freaking car.
03-11-2008, 07:35 PM
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RE: s197 W/ 110,000 Miles - What Will Break?
ORIGINAL: richmod
Lucky you. I have 24k miles and already had the whole differential and driveshaft replaced, broken lumbar support, strut mounts replaced, squeaking steering wheel, creakingcontrol-arm bushing, and have just discovered that I have the infamous passenger-side water leak. Somehow though, I still love this freaking car.
Lucky you. I have 24k miles and already had the whole differential and driveshaft replaced, broken lumbar support, strut mounts replaced, squeaking steering wheel, creakingcontrol-arm bushing, and have just discovered that I have the infamous passenger-side water leak. Somehow though, I still love this freaking car.
03-11-2008, 07:47 PM
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RE: s197 W/ 110,000 Miles - What Will Break?
Why not get a new mustang and give those problems to some one else? This isn't a 2nd world country where the economy does not work in your favor...
03-11-2008, 08:15 PM
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RE: s197 W/ 110,000 Miles - What Will Break?
ORIGINAL: wasvette
richmod - sorry to hear that - I've had a few cars with issues no one else had...
ORIGINAL: richmod
Lucky you. I have 24k miles and already had the whole differential and driveshaft replaced, broken lumbar support, strut mounts replaced, squeaking steering wheel, creakingcontrol-arm bushing, and have just discovered that I have the infamous passenger-side water leak. Somehow though, I still love this freaking car.
Lucky you. I have 24k miles and already had the whole differential and driveshaft replaced, broken lumbar support, strut mounts replaced, squeaking steering wheel, creakingcontrol-arm bushing, and have just discovered that I have the infamous passenger-side water leak. Somehow though, I still love this freaking car.
03-11-2008, 08:18 PM
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RE: s197 W/ 110,000 Miles - What Will Break?
ORIGINAL: Legion5
Why not get a new mustang and give those problems to some one else? This isn't a 2nd world country where the economy does not work in your favor...
Why not get a new mustang and give those problems to some one else? This isn't a 2nd world country where the economy does not work in your favor...
03-11-2008, 08:43 PM
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RE: s197 W/ 110,000 Miles - What Will Break?
Well here is what Ford suggests: (No indication of the clutch/tranny at least in this window of milage)
100,000 Miles
Change Premium Gold engine coolant
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace PCV valve
Replace spark plugs
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
105,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage,ball joints,suspension joints,half and drive-shafts and u-joints
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace cabin air filter
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
110,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
115,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
120,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage,ball joints,suspension joints,half and drive-shafts and u-joints
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect complete exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
125,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
100,000 Miles
Change Premium Gold engine coolant
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace PCV valve
Replace spark plugs
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
105,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage,ball joints,suspension joints,half and drive-shafts and u-joints
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace cabin air filter
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
110,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
115,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
120,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage,ball joints,suspension joints,half and drive-shafts and u-joints
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect complete exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
125,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
03-12-2008, 06:47 AM
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RE: s197 W/ 110,000 Miles - What Will Break?
ORIGINAL: pascal
I just realized...
If you haven't changed your belt by now, it's over due[8D].
I think the manual says to do so at 60K miles.
I just realized...
If you haven't changed your belt by now, it's over due[8D].
I think the manual says to do so at 60K miles.
03-12-2008, 06:52 AM
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RE: s197 W/ 110,000 Miles - What Will Break?
ORIGINAL: red07Pony
Well here is what Ford suggests: (No indication of the clutch/tranny at least in this window of milage)
100,000 Miles
Change Premium Gold engine coolant
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace PCV valve
Replace spark plugs
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
105,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage,ball joints,suspension joints,half and drive-shafts and u-joints
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace cabin air filter
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
110,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
115,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
120,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage,ball joints,suspension joints,half and drive-shafts and u-joints
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect complete exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
125,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
Well here is what Ford suggests: (No indication of the clutch/tranny at least in this window of milage)
100,000 Miles
Change Premium Gold engine coolant
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace PCV valve
Replace spark plugs
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
105,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage,ball joints,suspension joints,half and drive-shafts and u-joints
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace cabin air filter
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
110,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
115,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
120,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage,ball joints,suspension joints,half and drive-shafts and u-joints
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system
Inspect complete exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses
Perform multi-point inspection
Replace cabin air filter
Replace engine air filter
Replace fuel filter
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
125,000 Miles
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (up to 5 quarts of oil)
Perform multi-point inspection
Rotate and inspect tires; check wheel end play and turning noise
Still need to do brakes, pcv, plugs and she'll be good for another 100k
All kidding aside, I sell over the road so this car will be over 150,000 miles or more by Christmas. She's destined for a Ford advertisement.[8D]