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Thanks billcu!! Unfortunately I can't swap the ABS relay in, as this only occurs when driving highway speeds, I'd rather not mess with the ABS / brakes. I'll try pulling the relay and checking / cleaning the contacts first. If the problem persists I'll have to try replacing it. The part...

One more piece of information: the warning does not seem to occur if I'm driving around town, speed limited to less than 45mph.

I have a 1996 Mark VIII, 87000 miles, air suspension is all original. The car spent most of its life in Maryland and Delaware, the past three in Mass but she's seen very few miles up here until I picked her up in April. I could use some help diagnosing the Check Air Suspension warning I'm...

Problem solved, Guys!! Thanks!! I installed new plugs and wires (Motorcraft), and that took care of it. Given the unknown maintenance history on the old girl, I'll defintiely replace the fuel filter. Any merit to replacing the coils, just to be sure?

OK, so I got half the engine done, surprised at how easily the old plugs came out, and the new ones went in!!

1996 Mark VIII Diamond Anniversary, 83000 miles I'm changing the spark plugs and wires tonight. As near as I can tell these are the originals. Does anybody know about how much torque it should take to remove a spark plug from this engine? I'm pretty paranoid about breaking one off in the...

I planned on doing it myself. Never done it but it looks easy enough. I was just trying to get some input if this guy was OK, price-wise, for things I can't do.

Ok, so I had the fluid changed and it didn't help. The mechanic who did the change drove her with his scan tool and he didn't get a code but he did see indications of a misfire. I guess plugs and wires are next. Maybe fuel filter after that. Hopefully not coils. He said $375 for a tuneup...

I just got in from work and checked the fluid. The level's OK but the fluid looks spent. Still red, but not bright red like the new stuff, pretty dull. I'll get it flushed and changed tomorrow. Hope that resolves the issue, I'll let you all know. Thanks for the advice guys!!

Would a transmission flush and replacement with Mercon V resolve the issue, or will I still have to add the Dr. Tranny? Does this indicate an imminent need for some transmission service?

The speed is about right, and yes it does feel like rumble strips, maybe a little bumpier.

I'm not sure on the fluid type as I recently purchased the car, and I don't know its maintenance history. I'll check the levels, maybe have the transmission flushed and changed so I know where it's at.

96 Mark VIII, 82900 miles. The car runs fine overall, but I've noticed this new issue: The car seems to slightly shudder if I accelerate slowly from about 30mph and above. Once I stop acceleration the shudder stops and she drives smooth. She has no problems maintaining highway speeds...

I just joined the forum, wanted to say hi. I recently purchased a '96 Mark VIII, 82500 miles. Heck of a car, smooth ride and very fast. She does have some cooling issues, but I've got to do some research and diagnostics before I post anything. I do have one question, can someone please...