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01-01-2007, 11:20 AM
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Rivet Master 
2008 27' Classic FB
1959 22' Flying Cloud
fairview
, New Mexico
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 575
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Ford Tough-vs-Elk
Here is prime example of Ford tough! On Wed. 12/27/06, we were on our way to Heron Lake,NM for some R/R and fishing with our AS. Due to the powers that be, we left late and was about 1/2 way there and two cow elk strolled across the road, we slowed down, but a third cow elk walked out and we had no choice but to hit it, luckily, we were going about 45 mph. Sent the elk across the road, but sadly she did not servive it. The truck had minimal damage with two small dents, and a broken grill, nothing happened to the trailer, not a thing inside was displaced. We were extremely lucky, she was about 500-600 lbs. We had no phone service, so had to leave it there. Storm that was anticipated passed us up and we had three days of peace, quiet, and fishing. On way home, we had to go and drop our AS at brothers home, it had snowed so much here that we could not chance getting it in our yard.
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01-01-2007, 12:38 PM
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GStephens
1982 31' Limited
1953 25' Cruiser
Hamilton
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 563
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Well, there you have it. Ford Tough.
GStephens
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01-01-2007, 08:23 PM
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1996 34' Classic
1996 34' Excella
Culpeper
, Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 392
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmm Elk Sausage, Elk stew, Elk Burgers, Elk Roast.
Opportunity lost.
In out neck of the woods, many people just strap the road kill to the hood.
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FordTruck
2016 GMC 2500HD Denali (Betsy 4)
1996 34' Excella 1000 (Arvin3 as this is our 3rd AS)
Fair is where they put ribbons on pigs.
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01-01-2007, 09:22 PM
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More than one rivet loose

Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,756
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Missed opportunity
No elk meat! Missed opportunity!
In Montana you are not considered a true resident until you have hit two Deer or elk.  seriously.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball 
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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01-01-2007, 10:46 PM
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Rivet Master 
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,334
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Ford Tough what a joke. Mine blew a spark plug in 2004 and at 48,000 miles was not covered and cost me $3,000 .Thats A Tough Ford? HA
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Doug & Terry
VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
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01-02-2007, 02:01 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shacksman
Ford Tough what a joke. Mine blew a spark plug in 2004 and at 48,000 miles was not covered and cost me $3,000 .Thats A Tough Ford? HA
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Man, you need to buy your spark plugs at Wal-Mart!
Just imagine how much one would have cost for a Chevy  ...sorry Chevy owners, I just couldn't help myself. I know they are good trucks, too.
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2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
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01-04-2007, 11:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shacksman
Ford Tough what a joke. Mine blew a spark plug in 2004 and at 48,000 miles was not covered and cost me $3,000 .Thats A Tough Ford? HA
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At least your Ford didn't go up in flames in your driveway like so many others.
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01-04-2007, 11:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate
Just imagine how much one would have cost for a Chevy  ...sorry Chevy owners, I just couldn't help myself. I know they are good trucks, too.
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Dex-cool. Plastic intakes. Nuf said.
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01-05-2007, 12:45 AM
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Rivet Master 

2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,438
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shacksman
Ford Tough what a joke. Mine blew a spark plug in 2004 and at 48,000 miles was not covered and cost me $3,000 .Thats A Tough Ford? HA
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 Hi, sorry about your spark plug delima, but what part of 3 years / 36,000 miles warranty did you not understand?
 Bob
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01-05-2007, 12:48 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
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I think he's talking about Ford 8cyl engines spitting the plugs. Very common and he's probably lucky he made it to 48k before it happened.
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01-05-2007, 12:55 AM
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Rivet Master 

2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,438
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul NC
I think he's talking about Ford 8cyl engines spitting the plugs. Very common and he's probably lucky he made it to 48k before it happened.
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 Hi, No. I think he would have been lucky if it blew out at less than 36,000 miles so Ford would have paid for it. He mentioned "Not covered".
 Bob
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01-05-2007, 09:54 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
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Ask JimGolden... his blew at 36k AND he had extended warranty. And they still wouldn't cover it.
Kinda reminds me of that line in Tommy Boy where Chris Farley says, "If you want me to **** in a box and mark it guaranteed, I can do it, I've got time"
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01-08-2007, 10:32 PM
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Rivet Master 
2008 27' Classic FB
1959 22' Flying Cloud
fairview
, New Mexico
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 575
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Yes, it was a missed opportunity, would'a,could'a,should'a.Sorry about the plugs,but the front end held up, could'a trashed the truck, but did'nt. Now if the gods were with us, the darn thing would have flown over the truck and landed in the bed-oh well no sausages this year-Tamara
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01-08-2007, 11:43 PM
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Rivet Master 
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS
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The part I didn't understand was "BUILT FORD TOUGH"
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Doug & Terry
VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
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01-09-2007, 08:34 AM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shacksman
The part I didn't understand was "BUILT FORD TOUGH"
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I guess even Fords have an Achilles' heel.
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2006 30' Safari - "Changes in Latitudes"
2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
Family of Disney Fanatics
WBCCI# 4821
https://streaminacrossamerica.com/
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01-09-2007, 08:41 AM
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Rivet Master 
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate
I guess even Fords have an Achilles' heel.
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The heel is the guy that designed the thing and would not stand behind it.
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Doug & Terry
VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
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01-09-2007, 09:45 AM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shacksman
The heel is the guy that designed the thing and would not stand behind it.
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I don't think my wife's Expedition has the spark plug spitting engine (I think hers is a 4.7L or what ever the smallest V-8 available at the time, that's why it isn't our tow vehicle) but I told her not to ever let anyone change the spark plugs when it gets a tune-up unless it is a Ford dealer and they are 100% sure it isn't the spitting kind.
I think the important thing is knowledge. Knowing that this is a potential issue allows those of us that have not experienced this engine flaw to take measures to avoid it.
For those for whom it is too late, I really feel sorry for you. This is not the kind of thing you are supposed to be hit with when you buy something as expensive and supposedly durable as a 1/2 ton truck or SUV.
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2006 30' Safari - "Changes in Latitudes"
2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
Family of Disney Fanatics
WBCCI# 4821
https://streaminacrossamerica.com/
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01-09-2007, 11:28 AM
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Rivet Master 
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate
I don't think my wife's Expedition has the spark plug spitting engine (I think hers is a 4.7L or what ever the smallest V-8 available at the time, that's why it isn't our tow vehicle) but I told her not to ever let anyone change the spark plugs when it gets a tune-up unless it is a Ford dealer and they are 100% sure it isn't the spitting kind.
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They fixed problem in 2004, even though they say there never was a problem. "I had the only one it happened to". All the engines had the same problem from about 2000 - 2004. The head does not have enough threads to hold the plugs in. They also freeze in because there is such a long time to the first change.( another problem)
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VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
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