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Could be worn out synchronizers in the transmission. Find out if they were checked during the rebuild.

I agree. Those people should have bought a sports car if they wanted a sports car. If they don't have enough sense to drive a truck, maybe they should be banned from driving. I've had mine in some pretty precarious positions over the years and never had a hint of a roll-over. Of course, I...

Hey Luuucy! You got 76 pounds in the tires on the Gooley??? It's gonna 'splode! You got some 'splainin' to do!!!

It don't do the trick if it ain't got the stick!

Either of those is good. Or how about XLT-4X4 ?

Rob2000XLT - Just put a locker in the rear and you can go most anywhere a standard 4x4 can. Of course a 4x4 with a locker in one or both diffs is even better, but everybody's truck is different, that's why it's fun. Don't worry about the "massive beasts" either, just look at it this way, you...

OOPS! I type too slow! Seeing that you replaced the fuel filter only 10,000 miles ago, it would be strange for it to be clogged...

Yeah, changing the fuel filter wouldn't hurt, make sure to follow the procedure for draining the fuel from the lines though, or it will go everywhere (yeah, that's experience talkin!). I try to run a bottle of fuel treatment/injector cleaner about every 5th or 6th tank to keep things clean. Or...

Back when I was deeply into the CB thing, we used to use an SWR meter. Using a cable of the shortest length necessary to reach the antenna, we'd then use small made-up cables of different lengths and a female/female connector to try the different cables in order to fine-tune and get the lowest...

Well let's all go buy a damnned Toyota! On second thought, I'd rather walk. ------------------ 92 XLT The Best Never Rest

That's right. As I said, I've had bad vehicles before, and the only company that was willing to make the effort to work out the problems was Ford. Heck, I used to be a Chevy guy, but they cured me from that! There are, of course, a lot more people happy with their vehicles than not, or Ford...

Whew! Sounds like you've got real problems there. Might just be time to get the juicer and make lemonade!!! I used to work for 'em as a technician (er ah mechanic) years ago. Hopefully they'll be able to straighten it out. Of course you could always trade it in (hmmm, maybe a V-8 model...)...

Addressing the problems in your original post: 1) No oil pressure. (Also not that this is the SECOND engine in the truck... this one has less than 8000 miles on it) -I assume this is the problem later mentioned as the sending unit wire having come loose. This can happen, but it's strange that...

I found a write up on www.pickuptruck.com about a new 2001 Ranger model named the "Edge". It's supposed to appeal to the younger crowd and comes in 4x4 or 4x2, with the ride height of the 4x2 the same as the 4wd model. Comes with the Vulcan 3.0 standard and the 4.0 SOHC optional. I must be...

Stephen, I saw a news blurb somewhere that they were thinking of making the SUWagon the Taurus, and were probably going to change the name of the 4-door sedan to the Falcon or Fairlane! Maybe they've changed their minds... ------------------ 92 XLT First On Race Day!

Right, the shocks have to be changed to accomodate the lift. Maximum extension and compression lengths gotta match! ------------------ 92 XLT First On Race Day!

Well, with a big enough shoe horn... Naaa! At least with the 4.6, a lot of those performance goodies the Mustang guys play with would fit! ------------------ 92 XLT There's a FORD in your future!

Yes, using a dye is a common way of finding an oil leak. I thought the engine didn't have to be run that long for it to show up, but I guess that's because it may be a very small leak... ------------------ 92 XLT There's a FORD in your future!

rustytr and Stephen, Personally, I'm glad Ford is putting teeth back in the Jag, at least from a motorsports standpoint. I've always viewed the Jaguar as a performance sports car, with a touch of luxury. Ford's got a very good racing pedigree with a history of championships in Le Mans, F1...

Hey Mick - Lighten up! Take out all that aggression on Triple H! (Thats a wrasslin' joke folks, heh heh). While Stephen's taste in vehicles seems to run toward the European/Foreign car style (thus the Lexus) and mine personally run more to the the tough ol' U.S. TRUCK style, he's still the...

Have they announced much about the Escape? All I've heard is that it's supposed to compete with the Rav4's, Trackers, etc. I wonder if it will be 2- or 4- door, a 4 cylinder or V-6, hardtop/ragtop versions, etc. I would guess it's going to cut into sales somewhat, but the Explorer (to me...

I wouldn't be surprised, after all there was a full sized, enclosed (panel style) truck version in the 50's called the Ranger, and there were Explorer and Ranger names on the F-series trucks at various times. Also an Explorer package on the early 70's big Bronco, etc. Ford clearly gets a lot...

Well, my opinion... First let me say I've used several Comp cams through the years and never had a problem. However, it looks like there's a little fault at both places. On one hand, Comp told you everything would work with no problem, so it definitely should have. On the other hand, if...

I'd like to add tow hooks, but it's impossible to find anywhere to bolt them! Would welding them to the frame rail be strong enough? Opinions? ------------------ 92 XLT

Also, to clean the MAF, I think you spray something like carb cleaner on it, but don't touch it. There are some fine wires in there that are very easy to break. I've seen a post on here before about it, so you may want to try a search. ------------------ 92 XLT