IMRC failue 700 miles from home

[SCOTTDW]

Enroute to Lansing Michigan from Memphis Tennessee my service engine light came on about 100 miles south of Lansing. I thought I was going to be hosed for two or three days. but a sleepy little Ford dealer called Campus Ford in the shadow of Michigan State University had a part overnighted and the IMRC was healed. Good people and great service. I got back today and all is well. Second warranty failure of the IMRC in two years however.

Scott
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<small>[ October 11, 2002, 07:30 PM: Message edited by: SCOTTDW ]</small>

 

[SHOZ123]

What kind and weight of oil do you use and what mileage do you change it at? If I may be so nosy.....

Are they just changng the box? Or are they cleaning the actual IRM?

<small>[ October 11, 2002, 07:49 PM: Message edited by: SHOZ123 ]</small>

 

[SCOTTDW]

I change oil every 3000 miles using 5w30. This time they changed the IMRC and cleaned throttle body and runner plates. I do tend to drive very agressively, ironically this failure was after a bland cruise of several hundred turnpike miles however. Also the first IMRC failure was repaired at the time I purchased the car almost two years ago to the exact date.

Scott
98SFSHO
K&N Panel
Magnaflow Performance 3" tips
BFGoodrich KDWS