Kaput at 30,385 miles. (First one went at 16,500 miles). Had the oil changed today and the guy asked me if I wanted coolant added to the intercooler reservoir because it was bone dry (I said $@#!%& no). I checked just last week and it was fine.

Although I am disappointed at the recent turn of events, I am still very pleased with this truck. I reckon Bankston will be seeing Go_rila again next week or something.

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hey sixpips can you post some more pic?
I need a fix for tonight LOL

plus what "sixpipes" mean?

 

Why are we suffering this problem? Why won't Ford investigate it? Special Vehicle Team, where are you?

Even 25% of the trucks is too much. After reviewing Tundra's list, it appears as though 61% of us have had a leak.

Luckily, I haven't yet. IMHO, I think the acidic, oily mess on the I/C is the cause, and I'll be installing a K&N breather to the driver's side valve cover and see what happens.

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Jim
Black '00
#1,757 built 3/30/00
Clear corners
J.L. Single program
J.L. Stage II ram-air

 

http://www.bonforums.com/complaintform_lightcooler.htm

 

Sixpipes

Sorry to hear the bad news. Let me know whatthey say as far as part backorder status. Mine is still not leaking enough to get thier attention.

I find it hard to believe that a BIG RED FLAG is not going up on these trucks that have gone through 2 intercoolers, 12- 15,000 miles apart

Doug

 

BlueL -

Check out my zing site for more pictures;
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294827805
or my sub-web site at;
http://www.svtlightnings.com/go_rila/

sixpipes = 1,2,3,4,5,6, pipes

As far as the intercooler thingy goes, I am more concerned about what happens when the third one goes south at 45,000 miles and the warranty has expired.

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Believe me the flag is up, they know it, and the cost benefit analysis has come up, "cheaper to ignore than to fix". I think Ford could generate an incredible amount of customer goodwill by just admiting their mistakes and doing whatever it takes to send the customer away happy. Instead they spend billions of dollars building brands based on TV commercials, race sponorships ect.. I wonder if any of us would ever consider buying anything other than a Ford, if Ford built a virtualy indestructable truck, that was easy for us to fix ourselves, and in the event that any component was chronic problem(ie intercooler) it would be re-designed and installed free of charge to any orignal owner. That is how you build a unbreakable bond with your customer who then becomes the worlds best saleman for your product. This is business 101 and just plain common sense. Just my 2 cents and they way I run my business.

 

I have not sent in a report to BON yet because a lot of the info they want is predicated on having the ic replaced, and I am still waiting on the parts for mine. As soon as it is replaced you betcha I will post. However, folks, I think we are just spinning our wheels with this approach. Look what it took to get Ford to come up with a fix for the '99 Cobras. Can you say "class action"?

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I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.

'84 Alan Record Carbonio, Aerospoke wheels, Campy brakes.
'00 SVT Lightning, silver, G-tech Pro, JBA headers, 4.10 gears, Swanson chip, Pro-M, NGK plugs, carbon drive shaft, Roadmaster suspension kit
13.39 @ 102.5
2001 Kevlacat 2400, twin 115 Evinrude FICHT, Raytheon VHF, radar, autopilot and GPS chartplotter/fishfinder.

gmvye@pacbell.net

 

Sixpipes

Go to Fordsales site to get discounted 100k warranty.

Its not too late...

Doug

 

The intercooler blower sysstem is part of the emissions package and is warrantied for 75,000. If you had one replaced and the second failed just raise hell. I guarantee they will fix it. I have the 100K warranty but you pay $50.00 each time after 36 and when my second one fails I ain't payin the 50 bucks. We need to keep track of the two unit failures because it seems to me that the lemon law is third times the charm and then your entitled to a compltete refund although it will probably take an attorney to get it. I suspect that all of us are going to experience a second failure at 15-20K miles just like the first. Go to BON and fill out a report and be sure and point out its number 2. Do we have any attorneys that are L owners. It's definately time for a letter to Ford.
noelvm
Personally I expect the 01 intercooler with the new intake installed on my truck for free and a free loaner car to boot and an apology.

 

Noel...I would like to believe that they would R & R all 3 parts...UPPER/LOWER/BLOWER (2001 FORD PARTS/NEW AND IMPROVED).....but unless the members here complain...again NOTHING WILL HAPPEN...INACTION MEANS THAT = NADA!!! What is the problemo...I have some news for the guys who just don't wanna jack with it...I am gonna complain until you guys get SICK AND TIRED OF ALL THIS...this is SERIOUS BUSINESS...it should be addressed and resolved immEdiately..I don't want a LOANER ECONOBOX from my ESP...I do not even care if they replace it 50 times...The CUSTOMER..which happens to be all of us deserve on up... "THE FIX" READ BELOW...IT IS NOT OVER UNTIL THE FAT LADY SINGS..OR IN THIS CASE....FORD DOES THE RESPONSIBLE AND REPAIRS THE PROBLEM...WHATEVER IT COSTS THEM! READ THE NEXT POST....JOHN

THE TRUCK IS GREAT...FIX IT FORD!!!



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my apologies...double post..why the hell can we not delete posts...what logic is there in this...NASA LOGIC???

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All this crap sometimes makes you want to "give up".

Maybe its time to consider letting 'er go b4 problems arise.

Sorry to hear about the problems, sixpipes.

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
96 Cobra (12.34 @ 115.8)--392rwhp/433rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.8)--364rwhp/447rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/index.html

 

I am beginning to think that I must have bought this vehicle in a fit of temporary insanity. What on God's green earth do I need with a vehicle that gets 9 mpg on premium, eats F1's like corn flakes, goes through intercoolers like s__t through a goose, and puts my license in jeopardy every time I get behind the wheel? Like Wes I am beginning to think that I don't need the aggrevation. Perhaps I should dump it while it is still new and shiny, and I can still get a reasonable price for it. I will certainly be looking at other options when I go to the auto show next week, and they certainly won't come from Ford.

It must have been late when I wrote the above. After a few hours behind the wheel today I remember why I bought the damned thing; its just plain fun to drive. Besides, the only other manufacturor I would buy a truck from is Nissan, and they don't make anything that could tow a 6500 lb. boat. Looks like I just have to grin and bear it 'til Ford comes up with the ic fix. Pass the KY, please.

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GIVE UP?......THE FIGHT HAS JUST BEGUN...ENLIST IN THE MASSES...CREATE CHANGE!! ONLY IN THE USA!!

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