305-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
62000 mi US $8000 |
Motor threw a rod. Since it is somewhat a "rare" model, I opted to have the motor replaced or rebuilt just like the factory motor. It is not a common motor so they couldn't find a replacement that they would warranty, so they sent the motor to Jasper Engines to be rebuilt. It has come back, but I still not have it back yet. I expect to have it in this week. The oil level had dropped too low and that is why it threw a rod. No leaks, unclear how the oil level got too low. Sometimes when I started it up, it would smoke initially, then it seemed fine. I'm having them install a real oil pressure gauge as well. |
260-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
50000 mi US $225 |
Faulty tensioner/pulley caused shredding of serpentine belt. Replaced pulley and several belts. |
190-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed manual RWD
68819 mi C $425 |
mechanic replaced alternator while also realizing the fan belt was worn out.. |
190-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
32200 mi US $258 |
On-going engine pulsing/misfire at cruising speeds which turned into engine surging up to 3000rpm randomly. Diagnosis by shop determined Throttle Position Sensor was failing. |
35000 mi US $50 |
After replacing the Throttle Position Sensor, there was still a slight misfire and mileage still seemed poor. The plugs and wires were replaced and the misfire seemed much better plus the mileage improved. There is still a slight "lag". |
260-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD
19840 mi C $95 |
Just maintenance |
27900 mi C $236 |
Replaced air filter |
260-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
58000 mi | intake manifold replaced replaced one coil |
67000 mi US $85 |
Replaced fan belt. |
190-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
87000 mi US $25 |
The ignition coil module cracked and was causing misfires. I replaced the module to fix this issue. |