being I have passed the 150,000 mark I started to change some parts after my fuel pump went bad , I change the oil every 2,000 miles always with a filter ...fuel filter every 6 months front brake pads every year I also grease the non geasable fittings with a hyper needle with the grease gun also the rack & pinnion fluid once a year every 25,000 tranny & filter change I just put a new battery even though it was good 7 years old , tires while still pretty good they had 35,000 but got a good deal so I put a new set of tires.... I do take long trips just finished a 1400 mile trip so I always feel confident ..... well I know I am rambling but anyone have a idea of the starter life on the on the GT 4.6 I also heard they are hard to get out & I'm a lot older so I dont think I'm up to doing it on back ..... I have a mechanic & no problem to have a new one put in .... any good places to get a real Ford one I refuse to buy China junk I dont even trust rebuilt anymore .....thanks for any help