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Offline mora

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« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2003, 06:40:02 AM »
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what you do is disconnect the speedometer cable from the transmision, at the transmision. then attach a a drill via the drills chuck to the speedo end at the trans. run the drill at highest RPMs. this should be racking your miles all the way over so you start at the begining. pick the milege you want. since the odometer has been zeroed and then some. and start dealing with the salesman. im not sure if the new car computers will pick up on that trick.


All modern cars have digital speedos/odos so that won't work. Even if it would there's a good change that you will get caught. Your dealer has mileages from all your previous visits. Íf you go to different dealer it might work, but then again the manufacturer has mileages of all your previous warranty claims.

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« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2003, 06:46:26 AM »
I routinely use alldata.com to check for potential problems with my vehicle before the warranty runs out. On my '99 F250 I got about $1200 worth of work done for free at 35,500 miles. New brakes and rotors all the way around was most of it and a nice touch from Ford. ;)

BTW, you just need to read though the list and see if any of this applies to you. Then go to the dealership and have them pull up the Bulletin and see what it says. Doesn't always say they'll fix it, btw.

For example, if you've got the automatic and have been wondering about that clunking noise when the automatic downshifts 2nd to 1st, you need to ask for:

01-13-7        JUL 01       A/T - 4R70W Clunk Noise on 2nd to 1st Gear Downshift

Yer welcome.



Bulletins for 2001 Ford Mustang GT V8-281 4.6L SOHC VIN X SFI


Bulletins for 2001 Ford Mustang GT V8-281 4.6L SOHC VIN X SFI

Safety Recalls
     TSB Number   Issue Date  TSB Title 00S37          OCT 00       Recall - Park Brake Control Modification

General Recalls
     TSB Number   Issue Date  TSB Title 00L12          JAN 01       Campaign - Warranty Guide Supplement

Service Bulletins
     TSB Number   Issue Date  TSB Title 03-6-1         MAR 03       Emissions- DTC's Set/MIL ON/Driveability Concerns
 03-6-2         MAR 03       Engine - Oil Leak From R/H Cylinder Head Gasket
 03-1-5         JAN 03       Interior - Passenger Seat Squeaking Sound
 02-23-4        NOV 02       Engine Controls - DTC P1635 Set After PCM/IC Replacement
 02-22-1        NOV 02       Engine Controls - Engine Surge/Rolling Idle/DTC's Set
 02-21-13       OCT 02       Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
 02-20-8        OCT 02       A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
 02-17-6        SEP 02       A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
 02-17-8        SEP 02       Interior - 'A' Pillar Area Wind Noise
 02-11-4        JUN 02       Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
 02-9-8         MAY 02       Convertible Top Boot - Poor Fit
 02-5-4         MAR 02       Accessory Drive Belt - Slips Off Pulley When Wet
 02-4-5         FEB 02       Battery - Charging Tips and Guidelines
 02-2-3         FEB 02       Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
 02-2-2         FEB 02       Intake Manifold - Cross-Over Channel Coolant Seepage
 02-1-4         JAN 02       Engine Head Gasket - Approved Replacement Procedures
 02-1-9         JAN 02       Engine Oil - Oil Recommendations/Applications
 02-1-6         JAN 02       Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment
 01-24-6        DEC 01       Engine - Oil System Priming Procedures
 01-23-6        NOV 01       Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
 01-23-5        NOV 01       M/T - T45 Stuck In Reverse/Pops Out Of Reverse
 01-21-13       OCT 01       Ignition Switch - High Turning Effort/MIL ON/DTC's Set
 01-20-5        OCT 01       Driveability - Vacuum Leak Detection
 01-15-7        AUG 01       A/T - Fluid Application Charts
 01-15-6        AUG 01       Heater Core - Repeated Failure
 01-13-7        JUL 01       A/T - 4R70W Clunk Noise on 2nd to 1st Gear Downshift
 01-12-3        JUN 01       PCM - Engine Spark Knock on Heavy Acceleration
 01-10-8        MAY 01       Driveline - Whining Noise On Coastdown
 01-10-12       MAY 01       Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
 01-9-7         MAY 01       Emissions/Computers/Electronics - Driveability Diagnosis
 01-6-2         APR 01       PATS System - Diagnostic Service Tips
 01-5-8         MAR 01       A/T -  4R70W Ticking Noise In 1ST Gear
 01-2-5         FEB 01       Seat Belts - Warning System Operation
 00-24-1        NOV 00       Clutch Pedal - Vibration Heard or Felt
 00-23-10       NOV 00       A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
 00-16-1        AUG 00       A/T - ``Prior To Repair'' Tag Procedure Notice
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« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2003, 02:37:08 PM »
thnx toad..apreciate it..

dam i want all new rototrs and pads...i ,mash mine alot...


why you get new ones ?

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« Reply #18 on: October 20, 2003, 12:43:59 PM »
Can you pull up the data on a Ford 2002 F250 Diesel crew cab truck? Mine is about 10,000 km away from being out of warrenty. So far I have had one recall (acceleration module).

Thanks.

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« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2003, 01:19:29 PM »
Muck, there was a service bulletin on the brakes, rotors and pads. It was one  of those "if they complain, replace them". So I read that and complained.  ;)

Habu, just check at http://www.alldata.com and pick your particular vehicle.
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