Pete99
Member
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2013
- Messages
- 39
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 6
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
2002 Edge, 4.0 Automatic 4WD, 120,000 mi
Last year I started having two problems with my truck: the speedometer needle flickered at idle, and the brakes locked up or were very soft after wet weather.
My mechanic replaced all the speed control sensors and some other brake components, and everything was fine. Briefly.
I brought it back in a couple of months later after a very close call with a soft brake pedal. Again, it came back fine. Briefly.
The third time, I was told that the rear differential was on its last legs, and friction was causing heat to transfer down the axles, cooking the sensors and other wheel-area components.
Too much time and money later (so long that it ruined my relationship with them permanently), I got the truck back, and within a few weeks it was doing the same thing again.
What were these guys missing? tYying to do a little research before going to the next mechanic.
Last year I started having two problems with my truck: the speedometer needle flickered at idle, and the brakes locked up or were very soft after wet weather.
My mechanic replaced all the speed control sensors and some other brake components, and everything was fine. Briefly.
I brought it back in a couple of months later after a very close call with a soft brake pedal. Again, it came back fine. Briefly.
The third time, I was told that the rear differential was on its last legs, and friction was causing heat to transfer down the axles, cooking the sensors and other wheel-area components.
Too much time and money later (so long that it ruined my relationship with them permanently), I got the truck back, and within a few weeks it was doing the same thing again.
What were these guys missing? tYying to do a little research before going to the next mechanic.