Recent content by ShoogDoog

I was wondering if it could be a drive band adjustment problem - I sure hope not. I think the coils are ok. But I do have a heating system problem that JoeGR said is likely the Blower Speed Control, which requires dash removal(!) to replace. It's a surprise that you suggest that a heater...

Thanks for all of the comments on the vibration; I'll look into those. The problem I'm more worried about though is when the transmission shifts from 3rd to 4th and/or from 4th to 5th, there is what feels like slippage as it shifts.

Hello, everyone. I have a 2004 LS with V8, with 116,000 miles. When the transmission shifts from 3rd to 4th and/or from 4th to 5th, there is a vibration as it does so. I bought the car in 2008, with 50,000 miles, and one of the first things I had done (at a dealership) was a change of...

Thanks, Joe. Well, that looks nice and simple. Based on your "Sorry" I'm suspecting that the dealership is going to enjoy this one.

Hello, all. I have a 2004 LS with 3.9L engine. When running the air conditioner, the fan speed changes radically, from off to high to medium and so forth; consists of random speed changes. Cabin air filter is new and visually everything under the hood looks ok. DCCV was replaced about 10 years...

Hello, all. I have an '04 V8 with 86k mi. Well, after noticing a clunk in the front end for a while, I suspected ball joints after a search of the forums. Took it to the dealer yesterday: verdict - yep, lower ball joints both sides. Their price for replacing both lower ones is $1320!!! And...

After driving about 20 miles yesterday, when I got out of the car I noticed a bit of a burning brake smell. Sniffed around and noticed that the left rear wheel was a lot hotter than the other three. I think I read somewhere that Advance Trac works by applying the rear brakes as needed. So on...

Hello all. A few months back, after reading a number of posts on the forum, I decided that a vibration that occurs at about 40 mph is because of the driveshaft carrier bearing. I checked with Max, who told me that they were backordered all over the place. So, I ordered one from the local...

No, thanks anyway. Max and two local Ford guys said there is a back order on all of them, with no indications of when they'll be in. NAPA says they can't get it. So I went ahead and ordered it from the local Ford guy. Thanks again.

Thanks to the successful results that af62cobra got from changing the carrier bearing at the center of the driveshaft, I have decided to do the same in the hopes of ridding myself of a vibration between 40 and 50 mph. If that doesn't work, then I'll buy tires. Anyway, the problem now: the...

This is the same problem I have been having. 04 V8, 70,000 miles. Vibration between 40 and 50 mph, especially in the winter. Isn't coming from any specific tire or location, so it makes sense that it could be the bearing. Getting ready to spend $800 on tires, but will consider replacing the...

Thanks a lot for the responses. I think I'll go ahead and try out some new tires; will buy them next week. Local tire place is pointing me toward Michelin Pilot HX MXM4: $217 each. I seem to remember from a few of the threads here that a lot of LS owners like Dunlops; this local place...

Well, I have noticed this vibration for a while and can't figure it out: Drive the car after it's been sitting for a while and a vibration begins at about 40 mph and continues above that speed. But only for maybe 20 minutes. Then it's smooth at all speeds. The colder it is, the worse the...

Well, I'm waiting for Max from Five Star from the link on the first page on this site to get back to me. If there's no big difference, I'll just have to go for it at the local dealer. I just figured it's worth a look around. BTW, Joe, been meaning to thank you for clarifying the warranty...

A question has arisen. Taking the car to the Ford dealership next week for master cylinder replacement; hate to do it, but I don't have the time to do it myself. I checked with the dealer about the cost: about $190 in labor and $340(!!!) for the MC. The dealer said I could buy it elsewhere and...