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  1. fordman

    Anyone here own or drive a Lincoln MKX or Ford Edge?

    Whats up guys, My wife and I purchased a 07 lincoln MKX in January with 25k miles. Last month the brake pedal felt a bit mushy or soft if you will. I thought air got in the lines somehow. I took it to the dealership where they performed a bunch of tests including air in the lines,leaks, and...
  2. fordman

    Alright. Mom's Grand Marquis won't start again!!!

    Update: When I was trying to start it for the last 2 days in below zero temps, it would turn over for 2 seconds. I would then hit the gas to try and help it along in those 2 seconds. It did no good. It would not respond to my throttle demands and die out and a huge hissing noise would come fro...
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    Alright. Mom's Grand Marquis won't start again!!!

    Hi guys, Some of you may remember a few weeks back I posted that my mothers 1999 Grand Marquis wouldn't fire up in below zero weather. After the weather warmed up it fires up. Put a bottle of heet in the tank thinking the fuel lines froze. Well, here we are in wonderful Chicago. We just had...
  4. fordman

    Dash squeak....omg...

    DASHBOARD BRACKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My first Marauder did the exact same thing. Ended up being the brackets that support the dashboard directly in the middle of the dash right where the dash meets the windshield. Took 2 dealers to find it. Had to take the dash apart piece by piece and drive it...
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    Grand Marquis issue / / Never heard this one before

    Outcome: Brought car in to trusted mechanic. Ended up one of the rear abs sensors went bad. The chugging was not solved and he couldn't pinpoint it without the Check Engine Light on.Then the mechanic was pulling the car out of the garage after fixing the sensor and the Check Engine FINALLY came...
  6. fordman

    Somebody please help me with my Marauder before I burn it.

    Thanks guys. I really love my Marauder and it is a great car. I was just letting some frustration out with my post title due to the fact I have been going at my mothers Grand Marquis the past few days with some ruff idle issues and then this happens to my merc. Like I said earlier, I replaced...
  7. fordman

    Somebody please help me with my Marauder before I burn it.

    Ok guys, here is what I got: Fuse 19 blown brake lights Fuse 12 blown multi function switch for turn/hazard lamps Fuse 22 blown multi funtion switch for brake/hazard lamps brake on/off switch Replaced all of them, when I hit brakes a few times, they all pop. Replaced them all again, so far...
  8. fordman

    Somebody please help me with my Marauder before I burn it.

    I was driving along today, put turn signal on, clicky clicky went out. 1) No turn signals 2) No brake lights 3) No hazards 4) Cant take car out of park because I have no brake lights. I do have headlights though. I looked at the fuses and the top right side fuse was blown. it was a 15...
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    Grand Marquis issue / / Never heard this one before

    Adam I would also think the same thing because of the egg smell and all to.I replaced the battery just after getting the remote start a few weeks ago. It was due. It had the original battery in it. Nothing sounds stupid to me guys. The more advise the better. Thanks again to everyone for...
  10. fordman

    Grand Marquis issue / / Never heard this one before

    It does it either way. Remote start or key.
  11. fordman

    Grand Marquis issue / / Never heard this one before

    Just a little update: After posting I took it for another ride and figured out some things. 1) Rotten egg smell coming into car. 2) If I start the car with my foot on the brake pedal, no abs and traction control lights. I then took it for a ride and if I turned into allies or any road that the...
  12. fordman

    driving in the snow

    I tried the oem tires when I owned my 04 in the snow. I would rather have walked. Bought snow tires for my 03 this year..................PHENOMINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WORTH EVERY PENNY. P.S. - I bought them at tirerack.com. I paid just over 300 bucks total.
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    Grand Marquis issue / / Never heard this one before

    Alright guys, My mothers 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is: Chugging ABS Light on and off on its own Traction Control Light on and off on its own Mostly at start up with the lights, chugging like a misfire consistantly. Changed plugs, no help. No check engine light so Im thinking a faulty...
  14. fordman

    ATV Storage Question. What to do???

    Thanks guys! Looks like I'll luck out after all this winter. The last few days my Father and I where able to "move some things around" in my parents garage and it looks like we now have enough room to park 2 cars and the ATV in there for the rest of the winter. Im still taking your advice on the...
  15. fordman

    ATV Storage Question. What to do???

    Well my wife suprised the hell out of me tonight and bought me a brand new Suzuki King Quad 400 ATV for Christmas. It looks like I'll have to store it at my In Laws summer home for the rest of the winter. My question is how should I store this and what should I do to it to keep it staying new...
  16. fordman

    Chicago -- Kennedy Expressway

    I didn't see you but you where spotted by my wife. You sat next to her in traffic for a few minutes on the Kennedy Expressway outbound at about Foster Ave. It was around 6pm. Snowing like crazy. Black Tinted Windows Didn't get the plates Just curious if was anyone on here.
  17. fordman

    anyone in orlando willing to meet

    Justbob, You made my day. What a stupid error. Its so funny Im not even going to edit it. Thanks!!!!!
  18. fordman

    alright WHO'S car is this!!!!

    Im sorry but I personally think the stock pipes are the best sounding for our cars. Everyone that modifies there pipes on these cars except for a FEW sound like there driving an 1982 Caprice with 24" wheels and green in color if you catch my flow.
  19. fordman

    anyone in orlando willing to meet

    Ill think of guys while Im plowing through 10 inches of snow.
  20. fordman

    I hate to say this but.....

    I agree with you guys. I could NEVER tolerate seeing them on there year round. I guess the smooth ride got to my head for a couple minutes. Our rims make our cars in my opinion. I put my 2007 Grand Marquis steelies with the Grand Marquis chrome hubcaps. I have to say Im slightly impressed! Im...
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