aviationstation
Registered User
Hello all,
The 9 year-old, 77k mile 95 SC 5 speed that I acquired last week has a few issues that I'd like clarification on, and a few items that need attention. It has been in a garage for 4 years, so much of the rubber was tight (sticking) & a few items were a little stiff (i.e. door hinges, trunk, etc), but overall it does not appear to be a bad car. Not having an owners manual makes this post necessary.
First, there is a button at the center of the roof/headliner, co-located with the moonroof controls. It is labeled AOS or a similar acronym. Any idea what it's for or what it does? It lights red when pressed. Second, the moonroof opens to the vent position, closes flush, and opens about 1/4 of the way back (3~4 inches). From what I gather from the posts to this site, it should open the entire distance. Is that correct?
Third. on the drive home yesteday the temp gauge rose to the "M" in NORM. The OAT was in the mid to upper 80's and I was in heavy traffic (SoCal San Diego, what's new). Do these cars run hot? This one has a new radiator, so I know its been hot (why else replaced the rad?).
Fourth. I'd like to install a lower temp t-stat. I think the OEM temp is 192~195. Any recommendations on a new one, 180 degree, etc?
Lastly, the car starts & runs good but the CEL comes on for the first 6~7 minutes of driving, then turns off. This happens whether or not the car is hot or cold. Does this sound like a weak O2 sensor (i.e. low voltage or slow getting up to operating temps). Once the CEL light goes off the car runs well. It hesitates under WOT or heavy load (say, 8~10 lbs boost), but no backfire/misfire like that of a lean condition. I'm going to code scan it this weekend, then check & replace every questionable vacuum line & possibly swap the plugs.
To that end, any idea where the fuel regulator vacuum line is located (or where the fuel reg itself is)?
Thanks very much. This forum has given me more info in 96 hours than I ever got from Ford over the 20 years I've owner their products!
M Randolph
in SoCal somewhere in Kali~fornia
-95 Thunderbird SC/5-Spd
-69 GTO 400/T400
-67 Chevelle SS 396/4-Spd
-66 Nova SS 283/T350
-57 Ford Fairlane 2 Dr H/T 312 SC
The 9 year-old, 77k mile 95 SC 5 speed that I acquired last week has a few issues that I'd like clarification on, and a few items that need attention. It has been in a garage for 4 years, so much of the rubber was tight (sticking) & a few items were a little stiff (i.e. door hinges, trunk, etc), but overall it does not appear to be a bad car. Not having an owners manual makes this post necessary.
First, there is a button at the center of the roof/headliner, co-located with the moonroof controls. It is labeled AOS or a similar acronym. Any idea what it's for or what it does? It lights red when pressed. Second, the moonroof opens to the vent position, closes flush, and opens about 1/4 of the way back (3~4 inches). From what I gather from the posts to this site, it should open the entire distance. Is that correct?
Third. on the drive home yesteday the temp gauge rose to the "M" in NORM. The OAT was in the mid to upper 80's and I was in heavy traffic (SoCal San Diego, what's new). Do these cars run hot? This one has a new radiator, so I know its been hot (why else replaced the rad?).
Fourth. I'd like to install a lower temp t-stat. I think the OEM temp is 192~195. Any recommendations on a new one, 180 degree, etc?
Lastly, the car starts & runs good but the CEL comes on for the first 6~7 minutes of driving, then turns off. This happens whether or not the car is hot or cold. Does this sound like a weak O2 sensor (i.e. low voltage or slow getting up to operating temps). Once the CEL light goes off the car runs well. It hesitates under WOT or heavy load (say, 8~10 lbs boost), but no backfire/misfire like that of a lean condition. I'm going to code scan it this weekend, then check & replace every questionable vacuum line & possibly swap the plugs.
To that end, any idea where the fuel regulator vacuum line is located (or where the fuel reg itself is)?
Thanks very much. This forum has given me more info in 96 hours than I ever got from Ford over the 20 years I've owner their products!
M Randolph
in SoCal somewhere in Kali~fornia
-95 Thunderbird SC/5-Spd
-69 GTO 400/T400
-67 Chevelle SS 396/4-Spd
-66 Nova SS 283/T350
-57 Ford Fairlane 2 Dr H/T 312 SC