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    4.6 3v Head Removal

    Can cylinder heads be removed while engine is still in vehicle? Just reviewed Ford service manual, first instruction is to remove engine from vehicle, has anyone performed this without engine removal, if so any tips would be appreciated.
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    05 - 10 Engine Swap?

    2005 GT Premium 4.6 jumped time the other day and bent valves etc... anyone know if a 2010 4.6 will work without mods? For some reason when searching used engines compatibility charts show the 2010 engine is not compatible with an 05', is it due to intake and tune difference?
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    Suspension Wheel Shake....help!

    experiencing bad front end wheel shake at 60 mph, evens out around 85 but upon braking it starts to shake violently again. Recent grooved and slotted rotors, tires, lower control arms, wheels rotated balanced and wheel alignment, no change. Car has 140,000 on it, running original struts...
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    Brake Fluid

    Anyone ever change out their brake fluid? I seem to remember the service writer asking if I wanted to flush and change mine as part of one of the regular preventative maintenance services. I figured that it was just the dealership trying to generate some extra billable cost, but lately petal...
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    2011 Muffler On 05 Gt

    Anyone know if you can utilize a 2011 stock GT axle back on an 05 GT, have a problem with rattle inside one of my mufflers and looking for a cheap fix, saw some new take offs from a 2011 GT wondering if it could work without any issues on mine.
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    Trunk Issue

    Has anyone had or heard of any issues opening trunk with key? Key fob works fine and is how I get into the trunk 99% of the time but for some reason key stopped working, goes in but wont turn. Any info or ideas would be appreciated.
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    Trunk won't open

    Has anyone experienced issues opening their trunk with key? Key fob works fine but trying to open with a key won't work, key goes in but won't turn. Any info regarding TSB's Recalls or how you resolved the issue would be appreciated.
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    Car wobble

    Car has a mean wobble (side to side) during mild acceleration (traffic) in first gear, up to about 30 mph, feels like it is coming from the rear of car. I am on original rubber in the rear with about 50k, so it is due for two new tires and balancing, could this be the cause? Definitely feels...
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    Battery Change

    Has anyone had to need to replace their battery yet? I don't know if that is what caused this problem today or not but here it is for all to hopefully comment if you have experienced similar problem. Started car after a little cranking (usually starts immediately on first crank), once...
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    tilt wheel

    Does anyone have a problem with their tilt wheel coming loose? It also can be wiggled up and down during normal driving when lever is tight, had this problem since day one. Dealer just tightened the lever so it was difficult to open and adjust but it eventually loosed back up. I can wiggle it up...
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    Hand brake cable

    I know that there is a TSB regarding the problem of the hand brake not releasing in the cold weather, my question is this. Does anyone know if Ford Service will cover this $300 repair for an out of warranty vehicle? My warranty ended in November and as luck would have it problem didn't start...
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    headlight switch

    Headlight switch works fine but doesn't light up any more. Has anyone experienced this, and if so do you know how to repair, my car is out of warranty so I hate to pay the dealer for something so minor.
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    steeda intake spacer

    Has anyone out there installed this part on their stang? http://www.steeda.com/products/steeda_s197_intake_spacer.php It claims more horsepower and increased gas mileage but does not say how much or if there are dyno results to back it up. Just wondering if it's worth the $90.
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    Wicked Wheel Hop

    I own an 05' GT, stick no mods yet and want to know what the best cure for wheel hop would be? I have already tried traction control on and off, off seems to help a little but still get wheel hop, even in the rain. I have heard that once you add a tune and CAI it is less of a problem due to...
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    Fuel Gauge Problem

    Driving to work this morning (full tank of gas) and I hear a warning indicator, sounds just like the low fuel sound when you have 50 mile until empty, look down and see an error message about fuel level, look at gauge and it's on E and color has changed. I tried to clear the message without...
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    Satellite

    Is anyone out there running satellite through the FM modulator, is so what type of receiver are you using and where have you located it inside the vehicle? Any pics or feedback would be appreciated. Thanks
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    Satellite Radio

    Does anyone know if there is a Sirius add on for the Shaker 1000 that would allow all control and function through the existing OEM radio. I have seen systems for after-market radios that are satellite ready (Alpine, Kenwood, ect..), they are basically a tuner box mounted under dash connected...
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    Satalite

    Does anyone know if there is a way to add equipment for Satalite radio to be played through the Shaker 1000 audio system on the 05-06 Mustang's? I know that you can add an additonal tuner, but I would like to be able to run and control everything from the stock tuner by switching to the AUX...
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    Brake Squeal

    I haven't seen any recent threads on this topic and it's been a pet peeve of mine since I took delivery of my 05', well finally after a full year of living with this problem my dealer ordered a revised back pad and my car has been squeak free from the brakes. It has only been a day, so I will...
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    heat

    Has anyone noticed that even on cool days when vent is turned on heat comes out instead of the cool outside air? I also have hear some people complain that the leg area of the driver compartment gets quite hot, I also noticed this and wonder if the vent door is operating properly on my car. It...