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Ford 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Rattle: The Rear Cassette Problem and Whether the Engine Has to Come Out

November 11, 2026 by Rich
Blue 2004 Ford Ranger Edge extended cab pickup, the era of Ranger powered by the 4.0 SOHC V6

Rattle from your 2001-2011 Ranger or Explorer 4.0 SOHC? Here is how the timing drive works, why the rear cassette fails, what parts you need, and why the engine usually comes out.

Categories SUVs, Trucks Tags 4.0 SOHC, engine, Explorer, Ranger, timing chain, V6 Leave a comment

2026-2027 Ford F-150 Recalls: Every Open Campaign and What to Do

November 10, 2026 by Jason
Black Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew parked on a dealer lot, front three-quarter view

Every NHTSA safety recall on the 2026 and 2027 Ford F-150, from fuel tank straps and seat bolts to the tailgate cable and gauge cluster, with what each fix involves and which ones are still waiting on parts.

Categories F-150, Trucks Tags F-150, NHTSA, recalls Leave a comment

4.6 and 5.4 Plastic Intake Manifold Coolant Leak: Affected Fords, Symptoms and the Fix

November 9, 2026 by Rich
Yellow NYC taxi Ford Crown Victoria broken down at the curb with its hood open, exposing the 4.6L modular V8 and intake manifold

Smell antifreeze at the front of your 4.6 V8? The plastic intake coolant crossover on 1996-2001 Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, Town Car and Mustang cracks. Here’s how to confirm it and fix it.

Categories Cars, Trucks Tags 4.6 Modular, coolant leak, Crown Victoria, intake manifold Leave a comment

Ford 10R80 Transmission Problems: CDF Drum, Harsh Shifts, and What Ford’s TSBs Say

November 6, 2026 by Jason
Mechanic working on a pickup truck in a service shop

Harsh or delayed shifts on 2017+ Fords with the 10R80? Use the door-jamb build date to sort CDF sleeve leaks (on/before 15-Aug-2022) from later F-clutch container wear, then decide dealer TSB vs rebuild.

Categories F-150, Trucks Tags 10R80, F-150, transmission Leave a comment

6.0 Power Stroke: Common Problems and the Failure Chain (2003-2007)

November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 by Rich
Diagram of the 6.0 Power Stroke failure chain from clogged oil cooler to EGR cooler crack to head gasket failure

The most common 6.0 Power Stroke problems on 2003-2007 Super Duty trucks, from the clogged oil cooler and EGR cooler cascade to FICM, STC fittings, VGT turbos and head gaskets, with a practical fix-first game plan.

Categories Power Stroke, Trucks Tags 6.0 Powerstroke, diesel, Excursion, F-250, F-350, Super Duty Leave a comment

Best Ford Maverick Accessories (2022-2026), Ranked by Real Owners

November 5, 2026 by Jason
Rear three-quarter view of a blue 2022 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 pickup with a tonneau cover and mud flaps

Floor liners, bed protection, a tailgate assist and a tonneau cover top the list. Here are the Ford Maverick accessories owners actually recommend, with fitment notes for hybrid and EcoBoost trucks.

Categories Maverick, Trucks Tags accessories, floor mats, Maverick, mud flaps, tailgate assist, tonneau Leave a comment

3.5 EcoBoost Cold-Start Rattle: Timing Chain or Cam Phasers? (2011-2020 F-150)

November 5, 2026 by Jason
Ford 3.5 EcoBoost V6 display engine with the front cover cut away, showing the cam phasers and timing chain behind a Ti-VCT placard

That 2-5 second rattle when your 3.5 EcoBoost F-150 starts cold? Here’s what Ford’s bulletins say for 2011-2015 trucks (chain plus phasers) vs 2017-2020 trucks (phasers plus a PCM update), why the years split, and what to check before you buy.

Categories F-150, Trucks Tags 3.5 EcoBoost, cam phaser, F-150, timing chain, TSB Leave a comment

7.3 Power Stroke: 9 Common Problems and How to Fix Them (1994-2003)

November 5, 2026 by Rich
Black 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty regular cab pickup, front left view

The 9 most common 7.3 Power Stroke problems on 1994-2003 Ford trucks, from the cam position sensor and fuel bowl heater to up-pipes, glow plugs and ICP sensors, with DIY diagnosis and fixes.

Categories Power Stroke, Trucks Tags 7.3 Powerstroke, diesel, Excursion, F-250, F-350, Super Duty Leave a comment

Ford Maverick Problems (2022-2026): Common Issues, Recalls and Fixes

November 5, 2026 by Jason

The most common 2022-2026 Ford Maverick problems, from the do-not-drive ball joint recall to dead 12-volt batteries, plus what actually fixes them.

Categories Maverick, Trucks Tags battery, hybrid, Maverick, recall Leave a comment

How to Remove 5.4L 3V Triton Spark Plugs Without Breaking Them (2004-2008 F-150 and Expedition)

November 5, 2026 by Rich
2006 Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew pickup with the 5.4L Triton V8

Ford’s own TSB procedure for getting 5.4L 3V Triton spark plugs out in one piece, plus the tools you need and what to do if one breaks anyway.

Categories F-150, SUVs, Trucks Tags 5.4 Triton, F-150, spark plugs Leave a comment
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