I have an 89 ford thunderbird with the above engine in it. It only gets 140 hp and 215 ft pounds of torque? Like what the heck. Is the fuel computer just calibrated to a lean fuel air ratio? Is the stroke really short? Is it just highly ineficient? I would greatly apreciated if someone could shed some light on this. 3.8 litres is a lot of engine, am I mistaken in assuming that it should be better than it is?
1987 Ford Econoline E-250 conversion van.
I live in Florida and it easily gets over 100 degrees F in summer. I have never done a coolant flush/change, but it seems pretty easy. What coolant would be best to use on this vehicle?
Added (1). BTW: I this van has not been driven in years, so everything needs to be changed.
I was replacing my spark plugs on my 01 Ford Sport Trac when I got to the one closest to the firewall on the drivers side. The plug that was already in was very difficult to get out, but I managed to remove it. When I tried putting the new plug in, it wouldn't catch onto the threads in the engine block. After trying multiple times to get it to catch, the arch on the end of the plug was bent, and I damaged the threads. I went to an automotive store to get a tap and an insert so repair the thread. I believe I repaired the thread in the block, but plugs still won't catch tighten all the way down. It almost seems like something's blocking it from going in all the way. It's been 125k miles since the last plugs had been installed, and the truck has idled roughly for sometimes now. Any suggestions on what could be wrong or how to fix it?
I mean seriously, like a big group of country girls just decide to dog on the brand and say its a piece of **** and such, anybody got a good reason why they have an idea that Ford presumably sucks? I'll give 10 points to the best answer.
I have a blown head gasket on my 2005 ford e250 4.6L - i have been watching a few videos how people are talking about that they use head gasket sealer and it works. If it does, how many kms does it last? I have heard that it lasts people around 50k, what's your experience on it?
Any help is appreciated.
Where is the closest place to Ford City Pa to hunt feral hogs?
Dinner for two at a romantic restaurant by a fireplace and then a stroll walking to a park to get to know one another more and then see where we go from there, if it's a second date for bust. (My ideal first date was actually true). He picked me up in his Ford truck and we went to a fancy restaurant on the lake and then we walked along the shore line and after that we made plans for a second date and began dating shortly after that.
What's your ideal first date? Did it ever happen like mine did? Did a second date evolve after the first? Give a little story. Thanks for sharing and best answer gets the 10pts. No rude answers, just serious ones.
While my fiance was driving, me on the passenger side and our 21 month old son, we were on a two lane road, we were driving and a ford dually truck hauling a horse trailer and some huge water troffs, while we were driving on tha opposite side, the water troff flew off (they weren't even strapped down!), it flew on to our side and my fiance braked it but the water troff flew off the truck that was going about 90+ mph, BAM! It hit tha front of our car, crumbled and went under the car. We pulled over immediately but that truck did not even stop! Luckily they ladies behind that truck tried catching up to the truck but couldnt get the license plate, turned around and checked on us, gave us her info as a witness. The vehicle behind us helped my fiance pull they water troff out from under the front. The side on the driver side below the headlights is dent in, the little grill broke off and on the passenger side below the headlights is broken a little as well. Everything else was fine. We have Geico insurance. We BARELY got this new car on Tuesday! We went back to our dealership to put the rest of our down payment down and this happens. Good thing we're issured but how much do you think it would cost? We tried several times to call the insurance company but nothing, maybe because its Fourth of July? We can't get an answer quick about the damage. We couldn't chase after the person responsible as well but we have witnesses. Anyone know what will happen?
While my fiance was driving, me on the passenger side and our 21 month old son, we were on a two lane road, we were driving and a ford dually truck hauling a horse trailer and some huge water troffs, while we were driving on tha opposite side, the water troff flew off (they weren't even strapped down!), it flew on to our side and my fiance braked it but the water troff flew off the truck that was going about 90+ mph, BAM! It hit tha front of our car, crumbled and went under the car. We pulled over immediately but that truck did not even stop! Luckily they ladies behind that truck tried catching up to the truck but couldnt get the license plate, turned around and checked on us, gave us her info as a witness. The vehicle behind us helped my fiance pull they water troff out from under the front. The side on the driver side below the headlights is dent in, the little grill broke off and on the passenger side below the headlights is broken a little as well. Everything else was fine. We have Geico insurance. We BARELY got this new car on Tuesday! We went back to our dealership to put the rest of our down payment down and this happens. Good thing we're issured but how much do you think it would cost? We tried several times to call the insurance company but nothing, maybe because its Fourth of July? We can't get an answer quick about the damage. We couldn't chase after the person responsible as well but we have witnesses. Anyone know what will happen?
I'm buying a van from my uncle(87 Ford econoline 250).
He has not driven it in years, the windows have so much gunk on them you can't see out of them, the tires are flat, but the paint is okay(it was under a carport). If it does not run I will still buy it but charge offer him less money.
I'm probably going to get the battery charged(at advance-auto for free), clean corrosion of cables, change oil; then I will see if it starts up. It has only been sitting for like 2 years, so no need to spin the oil pump. Possibly some starting spray, carb-cleaner, or gas in carburetor, but I have never used that before.
What other precautions should I take when trying to start a vehicle that has been sitting?
Thank you
BTW: there's an auto junkyard several miles away from me, they charge 50 dollars for an all-you-can-carry-on-your-back special, so I might be able to find some good parts to help start or fix the vehicle there, including tires(just put rope through the tire rims and carry them easily!).
Added (1). Who knows, the van might start right up. Still have to change all fluids, and gas, battery.