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Is it even a question anymore? I know new trucks are awesome, still refer to my 2007 as my "new" truck... what kills the idea of buying new now is the thought of poor fuel mileage. I got in my head that a new ford gets about 15 mpg at best, is that about as good as it gets without losing the...

Is it possible to blow the radiator to the point of trickle leaks while at 220 degrees coolant temps for about 10 minutes to limp home? Engine sounded like a vacuum cleaner til I got water in it at home. Then back to normal engine noise. Is it more probable that I spiked the pressure in the...

I needed to check a VIN on a car, $10 more got me 60 days worth of unlimited VIN checks Anyone wanting a VIN run PM me and I'll PM back as I get to them. The reports aren't the greatest in detail, no names shown I won't be able to get to them until evenings & weekends, but I'll try to keep...

WOW what an unexpected improvement! First pic is the stock headlights Second is the silverstar headlights

Visited NAPA today to order the next couple of oil changes supplies. Learned that thru month end they are having a sale of Extreme Blue Syn. What was normally arund 25-27$/gallon is offered up for 17.99$. I bought 16 gallons Act fast if you use this oil, offer ends Sep 30th. They also...

Since I have a larger intercooler & tubing, I've been putting off installing the coolant filter setup I bought about a year ago. It went in over the weekend, here are some pics (from a phone). I had to narrow the bracket that came with the kit and took some liberties in routing the line over...

How the hell does Napa sustain fuel filter pricing of 89$/set??? They even have the gall to charge full price each if you buy a master pack of 6 sets.... WTF... Anyway, which is the better way to go.... the Wix filter without the sheer wrap cover (which is more expensive) or the Racor OEM...

Not impatient, just curious if we still have the resources available to run these. I'm in line behind a couple of others in the Oasis section.

I don't know that I shouldn't have a code showing this (P0470 EP), but while researching online here and elsewhere, it seems that Ford has all but removed these sensors. Anyone know why a 2007 would throw this code if it should have been flashed away by Ford before the truck was ever built...

Just info for the group I have a 45 mile (5 stop and go 40 highway) one way drive to work each day and decided to try going s l o w (drove 50-55) to see just how my mileage would change. To work my lie o meter read 26.7 mpg, return home read 26.2 mpg for the total 90 mile trip. Previous...

I know the codes mean.... Low fuel pressure and MAP sensor voltage out of range from research online. Anyone have any idea why they would both have happened while cruising 55 mph gently down the highway this morning on the way to work? I have half a tank of fuel. There were no negative...

I found this on their website, it answered alot of the questions I've been storing up in my head for over a year. FASS Descriptions and Part Numbers 19 Sep 2007 Fuel tanks are typically mounted at least two feet below and ten feet away from the fuel pump. This configuration creates multiple...

I've dropped mpg while driving in -15 F weather. Went from 19 mpg at 20 F to about 14 mpg at sub zero temps. I tried searching the forum for something to confirm it's normal, but couldn't find any discussions on it. I found a few websites talking about a loss of mpg at colder temps due to the...

Ford Competiton and Performance I'm just sayin'....

Can someone school me on the why an exhaust that is bigger than the TOP is actually necessary? I understand the whole breathing thing and making sure no backpressure, but after no backpressure is assured, how does a 5" out perform a 4"? Is my assumption of little or no backpressure with a 4"...