rgigowski

Thanks... It was the bleed. All is well and I have nailed it after the bleed to active the antilock.

Don't drive this vehicle much and I am getting it ready to sell. However, I thought I would update everyone. Of all the thoughts and input from everyone, turned out to be the motor mount to the transmission. The one that everyone orders incorrectly that is near the exhaust y-pipe. Happy and pleased to tell everyone, all is well.

Quick update... Put it all back together and the brakes have improved some. Still needs 2/3's of the stroke to feel and stop but it feels like it is stiffer. So, even though I used a power bleeder which is vacuum operated. I may still have some air in the lines. Does anyone know if power bleeders and antilock brakes are bleed as you'd would something without antilock? What I am asking for is proper bleeding procedure with a power bleeder and antilock brakes. Thanks,

Hey guys... I did all this and it was not tough or difficult although I do have a problem. New booster in, used my power bleeder to bleed the brakes and get any air out of the lines (also @ 122k it was time for new fluid). Get in the car and the pedal goes nearly 3/4's down before you can feel the master cylinder engage and pressure for the brakes. Took the car for a test drive and it will stop and lock them up (okay, chatter with antilock brakes) but the point is, it will stop. However the pedal travel is a little concerning and I doubt I will be able to pass inspection. In the post that I quoted above there is something about checking the rod length... did that and they are the same but if there weren't, how the heck would you adjust it. I have the old booster still and tore the car back down today thinking that maybe the rod length was suspect but no. Any ideas? I can push the car back outside while I wait for a reply. Obviously, I prefer putting it back together and getting it right. Signed, Desperate in Texas or Rick

WWWPerfA_ZN0W Awesome reply and thanks for taking the time to do this. Eyeballing it and tread wear on the inside of the rear tires, no alignment specs. I am going to sell it but want to correct this before I do. My gut says shocks/struts won't correct it and something else is needed. What would be the best way to determine that? Again, thanks!

Question on this, camber of my vehicle for the rear tires is pointing in at the base... How are struts and shocks correct this?

That's what my thoughts were... Any idea what are the best cost conscious replacement shocks/struts out there and possible source?

Sorry guys, I got pulled in a different direction after I posted this and have only now been able to get back on this. I have 120k on the car, give or take. And yes, I meant camber and have no idea why I said toe other than things were crazy at that time. Are the shocks gas charged? Not sure why they would have the car sag like a VW. Are the springs shot?

I was following my wife driving the Edge and noticed the rear tires are toed out, sort of like what you see on VW bugs where the tires are squared down slightly. Obviously, tread wear on the inside of the tire is compromised. What causes this and what is the fix? Thanks Somehow this posted twice, sorry.

Old thread but a favorite thread! Hopefully we will get a reply. I haven't done a thing yet and it really hasn't worsened at all. I am thinking the motor mounts and just doing in and the transmission torque mount. Doubt they are too difficult to replace.

You might try this place.I used them before but it has been a while. Not sure if they offer this or not. http://www.modularfords.com/threads/20172-All-OEM-Ford-parts-10-over-cost?highlight=fordsvtparts

I would hate to think flywheel or torque converter. I mean how often would that ever happen. How much motor movement is acceptable or not?

I have 108k on the car and this is something that has been there for some time. Meaning, it is livable. At idle in gear, there is a vibration from the engine compartment. Take it out of gear and it's gone. Increase the RPM's just a bit, it's gone. I am leaning towards motor mounts but wanted to post up first and see what y'all might think. Not sure if turning the A/C off makes a difference or not, tried it but don't think the results helped. Thanks for the help. Rick

Sort of off topic but yet still on topic, did you have Ford replace it or someone else? In either case, do you mind sharing the cost? My 08 needs to have that done too and I have been putting it off. Actually had the symptoms twice but managed to get the car moving again and running okay. I can tell shifting is not what it should be but it does run okay with an occasional hesitation and rev between gears.

Just follow the instructions in the link, print them off if needed, take pic's if needed. All in all, one of the easiest plug changes. In fact, if you do the plugs on my F-150 I'll do yours!