maintenance

  1. J

    115,000 maintenance

    I bought my gen 4 sho with just under 90,000 miles (currently at 115,000) through Carmax and have a warranty for 3 more years or until 150,000. I plan on taking her to a shop Monday mostly for fluids. Change fluids of: PTU, RDU, Coolant, Trans, Brake. (will probably do oil change myself) With...
  2. marshallma0504

    Intercooler drain hole debate

    Hello all, after extensive research on the Ecoboost performance forums and watching numerous videos online I am considering doing the 1/16 drill hole in the bottom drivers side of the intercooler to drain out any accumulated sludge as I do not have a catch can setup as of yet. I will be working...
  3. marshallma0504

    Need advice before I possibly mess up my SHO

    Hello all, I have a 2013 SHO non PP with 116,000 miles that I am about to embark on a rather long road trip with, and I want to do some preventative maintenance before I leave. Some backstory, I picked the car up on marketplace for a good deal, it’s clean inside and is a rebuild with some panel...
  4. F

    WTB: 94 SHO Main Bearings/ Timing Chain Guides

    I’ve been searching to no avail for a set of main/thrust bearings and timing chain guides for my 94 SHO. The shop that has the engine torn apart would like to replace these parts if at all possible and I’m ready to get my car back! So if you happen to have any or all of this for sale or know...
  5. devin1992

    Issue starting and stall at high rpm

    My 1992 Sho has been having an issue starting randomly recently, it will crank but wont turn over, but 1 hr later will start up perfectly, it will start if i give it gas while turning the key usually. I know it isnt the starter, battery or alternator they are all brand new. Just before the...
  6. devin1992

    HELP PLEASE. Oil leaking from unknown part on the back of the engine

    Can someone please tell me what this part with the red rubber piece is called it is steadily leaking oil but only while the car is running. Please and thank you
  7. Seraphim.312

    PTU Affected by tires???

    So my SHO was giving me some trouble over the weekend where as I was accelerating there was a loud knocking sound coming from the car and it sounded like it was coming from the driver side front of the car. The knocking would get worse as I would turn the wheel. I decided to take my car to a...
  8. ShoMe1More

    Orange, Yellow and Green Motorcraft Coolant oh my?

    I recently had a coolant flush on 2013 Interceptor Ecoboost. The reservoir cap says to only use Motorcraft orange coolant. Supposedly the dealer says it has been upgraded to a Gold coolant. 1) Can anyone verify an updated color, or why it was updated? 2) And does this stuff really last for...
  9. SHOHead

    Recommended Fuel injectors or other possible ideas on misfire

    Hello all I am currently experiencing a misfire in cylinder 3 after swapping out the left turbo was originally thinking the turbo messed with it or that the battery getting low was messing with the engine computer. Just swapped the battery to a new one , and swapped 3 and 4 coil packs see if...
  10. Daniele

    Interior cleaning of the suede/leather & 2013 rear view mirror oil leak

    Hello! I am wondering what you all use to clean the interior of your cars? Though my car was a company leased vehicle for it's entire life prior to me purchasing it in April, so the inside is basically immaculate, however, I tried to rub off a mark from my deodorant on my seat - on the...
  11. PoppaJ

    Anyone use AAMCO?

    hey all, I’m currently sitting in the AAMCO waiting room while getting my PTU fluid changed. I should have asked before hand, but I didn’t so I’m asking now, any experience with them? Are they any good? Anyone had issues?
  12. PoppaJ

    Need some help in the Kansas City Area

    hey guys, so I’m in need of a spot that I can change my front brake pads, I hate to ask but I live in apartments and don’t really have a spot to do anything on my car. If anyone could help me out and maybe loan they’re driveway I would be in a world of debt to ya.
  13. PoppaJ

    Crunching sound from brakes

    hey guys so I’m freaking out a little, not sure what’s up but every time I brake at low speeds my passenger side brake sounds like it’s grinding and crunching. Drove through a snow storm to get home yesterday and locked up a few times, just started this morning. Not sure if I need new brake pads...
  14. PoppaJ

    fluid changes

    Hey guys, I know it's probably been posted here a million times but I'm hoping to change my PTU fluid ASAP because I'm at 105k miles (bought about 7k ago) and I'm not sure if it's ever been serviced. I need to know what you guys recommend and how much it takes but I saw something in a post...

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