Originally posted by Bradness:
Holy s**t, Batman! The Ford manual specifically states that the Ford alignment pin set MUST be used to reinstall either the front or rr subframes after removal. As I recall, the letters are printed in bold typeface to emphasize the point.

I know mechanics/technicians cut corners but if the dealer admits it and is telling you that, what does it say about their work?

I'd suggest you avoid them like the plague.



You've gotta be kidding.

You have no idea what technicians that are in the trenches everyday learn far beyond what's in the manual. When a technician learns an effective way around something, he isn't likely to spend a half hour or more hunting down an obscure special tool. Ford's system of cataloging and storing special tools absolutely sucks. The General Motors system makes more sense.

Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited