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  1. tr7driver

    Anyone Else Get This Recall Notice?

    I got the letter last week. It is the second letter Ford has sent me regarding this issue indicating I will be contacted when the parts are available. A deeper issue is I may have to take a $$ hit if I need to sell my car now. The Bank, Lawyer, Hospital or School demanding payment doesn't...
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    2005 Mustang Dead Battery Problem??

    I had battery problem for about a year and finally traced it down to a faulty ground connection with one of the ground wires that connected to my battery. It would start and run fine, but some times the connection wasn't strong enough to start the car or the battery wouldn't charge. I spent...
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    Strut Tower Brace

    A welded brace can get in the way during a major engine service event. I have the ford bolt on brace and it helps the vert a lot.
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    Parking Break

    I'm not sure about the mustang, but generally there is a little lever that slides into the mechanism as you pull the handle up. That is what causes the buzz when you apply the brake. When you push the release on the handle, the lever tension is released and the handle goes down. Check that...
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    Engine Synthetic Oil Question

    Thanks for the replies. I also had Sta-Bol mixed in the tank when I filled it for storage, so I think it is a storage issue. I've driven about 100 miles and added some fresh gas yesterday, and the exhaust has cleared up.
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    Engine Synthetic Oil Question

    I have a 2005 GT vert with 35K miles on the 4.6 V8 engine. I have been using the Motorcraft 5W20 syn blend motor oil for the life of the car. Last November, just before I put the car away for the winter, I changed the oil and used Castrol synthetic instead of the blend. Yesterday, I took the...
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    well just bought a 2014 gt

    Good looking car! Congrats
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    What's your recommendation on a 1 piece spark plug for an 05 GT

    I did the plugs Saturday. 3 of them broke despite soaking in choke cleaner for an hour. I should have let is sit overnight. I picked up the lisle tool and removed the broken tips, no problem. By the time I did the third one I had it down to a 5 minute job. There was so much choke cleaner in...
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    What's your recommendation on a 1 piece spark plug for an 05 GT

    Thanks for the info. I bought from Rock Auto for about the same price. The plugs were less but they tacked on shipping. I hope to swap the plugs this weekend.
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    Weird Throttle Response

    Let me know how difficult is is to change the pump, please.
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    What's your recommendation on a 1 piece spark plug for an 05 GT

    I’m about to wake my 05 GT from her winter slumber and figure I’ll change the spark plugs while getting her ready to go back on the road. For those of you that have changed the plugs, what has been your experience with the 1 piece replacements? I want to order plugs on line in the next week...
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    Weird Throttle Response

    Ski, would this cause an engine to stall on initial acceleration after you exit the highway? I had this happen once and never repeated it. Thanks
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    Car will not start **NEED HELP**

    You have eliminated the front accessories and starter. I’d take a look at the throttle body to make sure it is intact and nothing was sucked in. Then I'd start looking to see if the starter solenoid is jamming, then move to a clutch/flywheel inspection before digging deeper into the engine.
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    Can the TPMS be disabled?

    I recall seeing an article where the 4 TPMS sensors were removed from the stock wheels and put in a small pressurized tube and stored in the trunk of a car. As long as the tube held air, the warning lamp stays off. Maybe this is urban myth, but it seems logical and easy enought.... My 05...
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    2013 Convertible Leaking

    Have you pulled the cabin air filter and checked to see if there is anything blocking the drain holes?
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    No Horn, No Foglights, No Brights

    Check your smart junction box for moisture or melting damage.
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    Plastic Pan/Cover under bumper cover

    Its been a few years since my wife hit something and tore mine off, but I'm sure I didn't pay near that much at my local dealer for one. You might make a call to check the price before you order one.
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    Engine Throttle Slack, not feeling right...

    I bought a tune for my 05 GT from Bama and it took the lag out.