I ordered the Chilton Manual today - cant really get the confidence up to do my own brakes...but I will figure out how to replace the fuel filter. Already replace my own air filters...

Chris

 

Changing the brakes is not that hard. The only problem, is that the rotors need turning.

 

never go to a dealership to get a service.... i went to get a 45,000 mile tune up and they said i needed this and that changed and i went to a local garage and they said they inspected everything but the only thing that needed to be changed was oil change and a tire rotation.

 

At 30K I changed the fuel filter, flushed the tranny, changed out Air filter......Along with an oil change, that is all that needs to be done!

 

At 30K miles I had all fluids replaced, including the rear diff. If you're doing lots of towing or have high hp, this is an absolute must.

 

I am at 80K miles on a 2005 Supercrew 4x4. All I've done was change the oil every 5K miles, Changed the brakes and fuel filter once. How screwed will I be. Runs fine. Might need another brake change. Oh and just changed the battery.

 

If your gonna keep her, change out the Plugs ASAP!........Good Luck!...

 

Cant buy a new one anytime soon. Manuel says plugs 100K, what do ya think.

Also how hard on these are changing the plugs. Arent they special $$$ plugs

 

Going in next week to Ford for transmisson service 60,000K. Told the CSR that I need a tranny flush. The CSR told me I should really have the filter changed aswell. I say I heard you do not need to change the filter just flush the fliud. CSR no you have to change the filter. So I ask you guys do i need to change the filter or just a flush? I do pull a TT 5 times out of the year.

 

Do a search on 04-08 spark plug changes You will have enough reading to keep you ocupied for awhile.

 

If Manuel is your mechanic, go somewhere else. 100K means a PITA plug replacement.

 

Is this 4.6 as well, or just 5.4?

 

Yes if the 4.6 is a 3V motor.

 

Weren't all 4.6 the same?

 

No, they have a 4.6 2v also but im not sure which year the 3v came in the 150's. My 08 mustang has a 4.6 3v in it.