AlanEdwards
Registered User
Problems, Problems... HELP!!!
Hello all and Merry Christmas,
I've loved the SC every since it came out in '89. I saw the perfect SC back then. It was solid white except for the black body molding down the side that should have been white. Well, I found a SOLID pearl white 94 SC with 90K miles on it a month ago and didn't hesitate. Since then, the intercooler hose seals went out and I paid a Ford dealership $400 to take care of them for me. I have also replaced 2 belts (the main drive belt was fine), and replaced both engine mounts Thanksgiving weekend. What a job the mounts were, FREAKIN' WOW!!! And, I've replaced the air filter and cleaned the MAF sensor (it already looked clean as a whistle, but I sprayed it off good anyway with an alcohol based cleaner), and changed the oil just today.
Here are my problems:
1st: My airbag light started flashing 32 a few days after I finished the engine mounts. I had to disconnect the steering column to get to the left engine mount and I was messing with the steering wheel while it was disconnected and I think I turned the wheel one too many times before I put it back together, SIGH !!!. Well, a few days later my airbag light flashed at me once. Then the next day it started flashing the 32 code almost continuously. Then a couple of days later the cruise control didn't work, so I tried the horn and it didn't work either. I'm thinking it's the clockspring, and probably due to me screwing around with the wheel. What do you guys think?
2nd: Starting yesterday, under acceleration it seems to misfire / skip a bit. Even more so when under hard acceleration. And, the check engine light came on, but only for a couple of seconds and only twice. I'm U.S. Air Force and I had the guy at the auto hobby shop on base run a computer EEC diagnostic test on it and no codes came back. I think the plugs were changed at 60K but I'm not completely sure. I wouldn't want to "hunt & peck" replacing things like wires, plugs, etc., unless I knew that was it. And, I'd rather not take it to the dealer unless I have to. What do y'all think about this one?
3rd: I'm in GA and next month I'll be heading to TX for six months for school for the USAF. I was planning on pulling my bike so I bought a Hidden Hitch brand hitch for the SC. I was about to install it but then I read that Ford recommends never towing with the SC, for it could overheat. I was planning on pulling only around 1000 lbs or so. The trip is just over 1100 miles one way. The weather will be cold on the way out, but I'll be driving back about the 1st week of July, in the southern heat. What would you recommend?
4th: It's got a power antenna and the bottom most part of the telescoping antenna needs just a tiny nudge, then it will go down fine when the car is turned off or the radio is turned off. If I don't nudge it, the little motor will run and run for about 30 seconds, then finally stop. Is there something I can do besides replacing it?
Thanks for your patience and for any help and advise. Take care, God bless and Merry Christmas to all.
Alan
Hello all and Merry Christmas,
I've loved the SC every since it came out in '89. I saw the perfect SC back then. It was solid white except for the black body molding down the side that should have been white. Well, I found a SOLID pearl white 94 SC with 90K miles on it a month ago and didn't hesitate. Since then, the intercooler hose seals went out and I paid a Ford dealership $400 to take care of them for me. I have also replaced 2 belts (the main drive belt was fine), and replaced both engine mounts Thanksgiving weekend. What a job the mounts were, FREAKIN' WOW!!! And, I've replaced the air filter and cleaned the MAF sensor (it already looked clean as a whistle, but I sprayed it off good anyway with an alcohol based cleaner), and changed the oil just today.
Here are my problems:
1st: My airbag light started flashing 32 a few days after I finished the engine mounts. I had to disconnect the steering column to get to the left engine mount and I was messing with the steering wheel while it was disconnected and I think I turned the wheel one too many times before I put it back together, SIGH !!!. Well, a few days later my airbag light flashed at me once. Then the next day it started flashing the 32 code almost continuously. Then a couple of days later the cruise control didn't work, so I tried the horn and it didn't work either. I'm thinking it's the clockspring, and probably due to me screwing around with the wheel. What do you guys think?
2nd: Starting yesterday, under acceleration it seems to misfire / skip a bit. Even more so when under hard acceleration. And, the check engine light came on, but only for a couple of seconds and only twice. I'm U.S. Air Force and I had the guy at the auto hobby shop on base run a computer EEC diagnostic test on it and no codes came back. I think the plugs were changed at 60K but I'm not completely sure. I wouldn't want to "hunt & peck" replacing things like wires, plugs, etc., unless I knew that was it. And, I'd rather not take it to the dealer unless I have to. What do y'all think about this one?
3rd: I'm in GA and next month I'll be heading to TX for six months for school for the USAF. I was planning on pulling my bike so I bought a Hidden Hitch brand hitch for the SC. I was about to install it but then I read that Ford recommends never towing with the SC, for it could overheat. I was planning on pulling only around 1000 lbs or so. The trip is just over 1100 miles one way. The weather will be cold on the way out, but I'll be driving back about the 1st week of July, in the southern heat. What would you recommend?
4th: It's got a power antenna and the bottom most part of the telescoping antenna needs just a tiny nudge, then it will go down fine when the car is turned off or the radio is turned off. If I don't nudge it, the little motor will run and run for about 30 seconds, then finally stop. Is there something I can do besides replacing it?
Thanks for your patience and for any help and advise. Take care, God bless and Merry Christmas to all.
Alan
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