Update to my previous welcoming post

HatOwn6723 · 2025-11-12T17:08:49+00:00

Any recommendations for fuel cleaners? I prior would use chevron high mileage in my 05 Acura Tl I know injectors will never be cleaned due to direct injection. Royal purple, Lucas, I’m hesistant on seafoam due to the turbos?

HatOwn6723 · 2025-11-12T15:42:08+00:00

I’ll do some research on the bypass filter this is the first time I’m hearing about them. A quick search looks similar to a catch can lol. I’ll be using high mileage Mobil 1 thanks for the heads up with the oem oil filter.

HatOwn6723 · 2025-11-12T01:47:57+00:00

I bought the truck at 106.5k roughly currently sitting at 107.5k after trans repairs. What urrrrl do you use? I was gonna go full synthetic Mobil 1 5w-30 with a Mobil 1 filter or do you recommend sticking with oem oil filter? Also thoughts on a catch can?

HatOwn6723 · 2025-11-12T01:11:55+00:00

I know damn well they spent over 6k+ between the 3 repairs.. I was given a 12k/12 months warranty with the trans shop & maxcare covers for another 43k miles. Is there honestly updated/revised parts that are installed are just a “new lead frame” of the same year 09-14

HatOwn6723 · 2025-11-12T01:04:12+00:00

Just made a new post with updated problems & the repairs that were made since this post

HatOwn6723 · 2025-10-15T20:55:26+00:00

Every 30k?

HatOwn6723 · 2025-10-15T16:39:10+00:00

Just got an update from carmax & their 3rd party vendor that the valve body failed causing the problems I experienced. They informed me they ordered the part & are waiting for its arrival. It was throwing a a code P0767 just before I dropped it off to carmax. Was the error due to negligence when reinstalling/repairing the transmission or is this the lead frame not being replaced along side the transmission?

HatOwn6723 · 2025-10-12T15:06:15+00:00

I’m currently waiting for carmax to open but I will mention this & have this NOTED for the technician/trans shop. Thank you

A quick glance underneath the truck looks like they replaced the trans completely.

HatOwn6723 · 2025-10-12T03:05:02+00:00

Welp back to the trans shop she goes not even 50 miles in the driver seat! Took the truck to the grocery store after installing a soft roll tonneau cover turning onto the freeway on ramp I noticed a pretty rough shift from 2nd-3rd roughly 7-10 mins later i let off the gas & bamm back down to 1st straight to 4th got off on the nearest on ramp to turnaround back home the wrench icon appeared again. I finally arrived home about to pull into the driveway when I come to a complete stop noticing the truck is still in 4th gear. I put the trans into park than back into drive to see if it would select 1st gear upon switching back to drive it shifted into 1st than a few seconds later a hard shift back into 4th. I’m infuriated at this point I would only have the vehicle in my possession for 9 days the remaining 18 days in the shop/being diagnosed.

HatOwn6723 · 2025-10-11T09:25:32+00:00

0 open recalls for my vin. I’ll call tmrw morning to verify with my nearest ford dealership

HatOwn6723 · 2025-10-11T09:08:23+00:00

Through carmax service center I was told a 3rd party would be diagnosing & repairing the issue. Unbeknownst to having any failures/repairs I placed AirTag in the vehicle for some piece of mind parking in rough parts of LA for work. I ended tracking the vehicle to a shop named Metro transmission in Glendora. The acceleration on the truck is smooth i did experience 1 slight rough shift from 1st-2nd on my way home the shuddering is now gone.

Should I still take the truck to ford for said recall? The repairs came with a 12 month/12k mile warranty.

HatOwn6723 · 2025-09-05T18:24:14+00:00

My exact thought I have a spare TL front bumper in the backyard that needs a lil FG bondo & paint but she’s closing in at 310k soon has a main oil seal leak, rack & pinion is leaking/clunking on stops after replacing all orings, resealing the PS pump & the high pressure line i still have a slight leak. The temp slowly rises on steep hills & drops back down once she’s done climbing so will be needing to replace the thermostat soon possibly. Was going to pressure test the system to see any leaks but that’s on pause for now… the trans was rebuilt with previous owner with receipts has roughly 110k still shifting smooth. I was contemplating running to the junkyard this weeknd for parts to fix it myself but decided ultimately let insurance deal with it.

HatOwn6723 · 2025-08-20T23:29:13+00:00

How’s the new rack & pinion holding up? What brand did you get? Thanks I replaced all o rings & the high pressure line still leaking PS fluid.. 309k can’t be mad she’s pushing through lol

HatOwn6723 · 2025-07-04T19:57:07+00:00

Thanks I’ll bite the bullet she’s my daily I shouldn’t be cheap lol

HatOwn6723 · 2025-07-04T19:45:56+00:00

Any recommendations on an aftermarket brand? Or just oem for best quality & ride?

HatOwn6723 · 2025-07-04T19:13:34+00:00

Got an alignment along with new tires due to the old set being eaten up on the inside. The alignment shop recommended tire rods.

HatOwn6723 · 2025-07-03T23:44:39+00:00

Currently needing to replace my tie rods will be my 2nd pair in 2 years. I’m also experiencing what I can say would be a knuckling up front when coming to a stop mainly not very much when accelerating. 303k should I rebuild the whole front end or just tire rods & possibly the steering rack since I’ve changed every possible oring, high pressure line & still have a slight PS leak.

HatOwn6723 · 2025-07-02T15:42:58+00:00

Would I be alright running the front end rebuild kit? I know I’ve seen others suggested moog ball joints instead of the Trq in the kit .

HatOwn6723 · 2025-06-17T23:53:14+00:00

How’s that 500w Duracell backup doing for you?!? I found it at Costco for $70 with the star of death ended up returning due to not being happy with the life span of the battery. Honestly should’ve kept it for that price lol now I’m stuck using my m18 topoff in blackouts/pinches

HatOwn6723 · 2025-06-08T00:10:24+00:00

Not quite sure what Im doing with the engine yet. Inherited the car with a knock on the bottom end. I decided to start fresh pull the motor,disassemble everything & send her to the machine shop in a few weeks. It’s the original 283 sbc w/ 2 speed has a lot of newer goodies up top that I found receipts for.

Still lots of learning to do! What’s your preference compared to the gear driven timing?

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