Common Problems with the AU?? - Page 17

shazaam · 07-03-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by autickfordfairmont

1998 AU Fairmont Problems over the past 5 years of owning it:

- Problem & Fix - Approx. Cost

Car bent and exhaust busted after reversing into a pole at 60km/h - Replaced with new sports exhaust & new tip - $250 - and replaced front & rear bars with TS50 bars & repaired damage - $ insurance excess $

Why were you doing 60k's in reverse?!

autickfordfairmont · 18-03-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shazaam

Why were you doing 60k's in reverse?!

60km/hr road, light rain for the first time in a while, oil slick, car spat out on me unexpectedly and caught me off guard. I controlled it reasonably well missing star pickets and council road work signs while travelling backwards, but ended up catching the road sign. It hit perfectly on my exhaust tip, which ripped out the side of my rear bar, flicking the front drivers side corner in aswell. No damage along the side what-so-ever, just rear right section of rear bar, rear section of exhaust and just clipped the front quarter & headlight and front bar damaging them aswell. 4 other cars went in on the same spot within a matter of 30mins after me, 1 being a 4x4 judging by the tyre marks left in the sand bank. Whatever was on the road was damn slippery, it was like driving along and hitting ice.

Col.

Swedishmoose · 07-03-2009, 02:31 PM

Ford Falcon Futura AU II ( Nov 2000 )

Hi there....

I have discovered a soft knocking noise ( you have to focus on it to hear it clearly ). It seems to come from the lower drive train ( engine block or transmission ). It only occurs when the drivetrain is warm . It is worse in neutral ( N ) or Park ( P ). When putting in gear it's still there but less frequently.

Do the gear sets in the tranni make any noise when in neutral ? Sounds like something is causing that soft knocking noise while rotating.....or the crankshaft from the engine , or oilpump , or torque converter ?

Maybe anyone knows what it could be ...any ideas ?

Thanks for any idea

The Moose

LoveMyXR8UTE · 24-03-2009, 05:21 PM

Hey people, long time reader first time poster. a problem i have with my au xr8 ute is a sticky accelerator pedal. when driving coming into corner with pedal off, it takes a bit of a push to start accelerating.
Any tips or suggestions guys?

DaveTE · 24-03-2009, 08:02 PM

My XR8 is the same I managed to reduce it by cleaning the black ring of build up within the throttle body. Only other thing I can think of is that it's worse when I've used the cruise control.

LoveMyXR8UTE · 24-03-2009, 09:04 PM

Thanks for the reply mate, i do a lot of k's and the cruise control does get a workout. might be causing the problem, as far as the throttle bodys concerned im not that mechanically minded (just the basics) wouldnt even know where to locate it! lol

Dauphin · 27-04-2009, 06:08 PM

What I would do is buy another brake bulb and replace one at a time and see if it makes a difference. Even though they appear okay, sometimes replacing the bulb has fixed it.

samsam · 28-04-2009, 12:03 PM

i have changed them all still no good

dusty86 · 28-04-2009, 12:05 PM

brake light switch I think.

Dauphin · 28-04-2009, 12:08 PM

If it's not a brake light bulb, then try the brake light switch behind the brake pedal. They are several dollars from Repco and make sure you get the right one (not the heavy duty taxi one as they have a spring that's too stiff or something).

rosebush · 08-11-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dauphin

If it's not a brake light bulb, then try the brake light switch behind the brake pedal. They are several dollars from Repco and make sure you get the right one (not the heavy duty taxi one as they have a spring that's too stiff or something).

my brake switch that sits behind the peddle has been replaced 3 times in past 2 yrs, however only takes a few mins to fit and only about $10-$15

samsam · 28-04-2009, 12:38 PM

cool ill give that a go tonight
so u know how to program a new keeless entry remote

tags84 · 13-10-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by samsam

cool ill give that a go tonight
so u know how to program a new keeless entry remote

Hey mate, info on the remote is in ur operaters manual that's how I did it

dusty86 · 28-04-2009, 02:46 PM

anyone hadany drama's with the whole cable pulling through the firewall, and is there any prevention? parts that wear first etc?

Teflon Turbo · 10-05-2009, 10:52 AM

i think for key reprgamming is put key in ignition, turn to accessories, press the demister button 3 time in quickly, then the system cycles, doors lock etc.. and that's it from memory??

DW260 · 27-06-2009, 10:16 AM

A big issue that I recently had, and it's only applicable to those who own a manual V8, was the clutch cable rubbing through a power steering line.

Where the clutch cable passes over the rigid power steering lines (LH Lock transfer line) on the steering rack, had rubbed through to the metal sheath on the clutch cable, which in turn has rubbed through the rigid pipeline.

The pipeline is easy enough to get out providing you have access to car ramps. Pipeline will cost $27 from Ford. I however couldn't get one soon enough, so I had it silver-soldered at an engineering firm who while I was waiting also gave me a beer. Happy days and it only cost $20.

I checked the 6 cyl versions at the wreckers and the same pipelines are configured differently on the steering rack. So you guys are safe. I'm sorry I didn't get any photo's - I was too busy running around trying to find a fix.

AngusMcKinnon · 27-06-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Teflon Turbo

i think for key reprgamming is put key in ignition, turn to accessories, press the demister button 3 time in quickly, then the system cycles, doors lock etc.. and that's it from memory??

Thats for keypad - I did it yesterday.

Key is put original in turn to pos I, pull out, put second key in and turn to II. Something like that. I could look up manual if needed.

CYCO TROOPS · 01-07-2009, 01:59 PM

Things my AU's given me trouble with:
Brake switch (changed)
Volume buttons never wanted to work (changed head unit so I dont have to worry bout this issue no more.)
Drivers side window. This thing goes sidewards, doesnt decide to shut, now the switch has decided to get stuck going down and have to hold it to put it back up. (problem still going, CBF with it.)
Other then that, yeh the wagons all sweet!

EV1LXR8 · 09-07-2009, 01:07 AM

i have a prob with my lpg...
its a 5.0L and sometimes it backfires and blows a vacume hose out from behind the manifold causing it to run very rough (like its got a cam)the other end of the vacume goes into the passenger side front guard so i cant c where the problem is comming from.
it recently backfired and the hose blew off but i reconnected it and it is still running rough, im stumped on wat it could be, its only running rough on idle when you put your foot on the pedal it seems to be ok.

for a while the gas completly stopted working while i was driving it just splutterd and then cut out, so ran it on fuel for a while then ran gas about a week ago its now working but its still rough on idle.

can any one help me im gettin sick of it and i want the problem gone...

jcto · 12-07-2009, 11:02 AM

Ok I might as well weigh into this as well....I have had my AUII for 12 months and it has 134,000 kms, following are the issues I have/or am having with it........
1. Power Steering leak from back of pump $220.00
2. Alternator packed up (due to fluid leak from pump). Quick note...get your power steering leaks fixed asap. $524.00
3. Clock digits missing and no backlight $12.00
4. Warped discs.....yet to be fixed.
5. Radiator had a leak...will replace soon anyway.
6. Front right wheel clicking noise.....possibly hubs.
Thats about it so far', car goes very well and fuel economy is great for a 6. Seems everyone has had my issues so I am ver happy that its only been basic issues.

wombat30x · 05-08-2009, 09:46 AM

I have an AU I trayback which I have had for 4 years now...Not too many drama's

Leaking water pump o-ring-Replaced water pump

Leaking front crankshaft oil seal-replaced seal and fitted speedi sleeve to rear of balancer.

Leaking power steering hose-Fixed finally, I posted about this drama elsewhere on this forum..I still cant believe Ford fitted such a poxy setup.

Sagging hood lining-replaced by local trim shop..apparently when manufactured the cloth is barely long enough to fold over the moulding at the edges and this is where it comes away.

Broken rear axle studs-I have replaced almost all of these...I had new tyres fitted the other day and they broke the last two I have not replaced..I don't know the cause..I never overload the Ute or drive harshly.

Blown Intake Manifold gasket,caused by a faulty spark plug and the ensuing backfire-replaced gasket & plugs..The original plugs that were in it I got from the local Ford dealer they were nippon denso.I was told these plugs are prone to failure?..anyone comment?

TE029 · 11-08-2009, 03:25 PM

A common fault i have found in my AUII and AUIII is the brake light switch packing it in..
Symptoms rear brake lights not working, easiest way to confirm get a mate to check the lights while you press the pedal with one hand and wiggle the switch with the other. (Look for the wires running into it at the top of the brake pedal.)
If the brake lights flicker on and off the switch is cactus,
New unit about $13.00 from repco and commonly kept in stock.
Easy enough to install yourself at home if you are the handy sort, only 1 retaining pin and 1 plug to unclip/clip once you have yourself wedged under the dash..

tags84 · 12-10-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TE029

A common fault i have found in my AUII and AUIII is the brake light switch packing it in..
Symptoms rear brake lights not working, easiest way to confirm get a mate to check the lights while you press the pedal with one hand and wiggle the switch with the other. (Look for the wires running into it at the top of the brake pedal.)
If the brake lights flicker on and off the switch is cactus,
New unit about $13.00 from repco and commonly kept in stock.
Easy enough to install yourself at home if you are the handy sort, only 1 retaining pin and 1 plug to unclip/clip once you have yourself wedged under the dash..

mate this happened to me 3 times in my EL that i owned for 12months! then i got my AU and 2 months later it happened in that so i bought 2 switches....... and a bloody of a thing to change, upside down the the foot well lol

shayne93 · 14-03-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tags84

mate this happened to me 3 times in my EL that i owned for 12months! then i got my AU and 2 months later it happened in that so i bought 2 switches....... and a bloody of a thing to change, upside down the the foot well lol

I've done 2 in 2 Au's your dead right, dog of a job!

BJB · 20-05-2011, 02:58 PM

Drivers door lock on AU3. Sometimes it will lock with the key, others it refuses to lock. Up down, back and forwards, sometimes it works sometimes it won't. Are the door lock actuators a common problem. Fix? Cost?

The remote isn't working either.

azza11 · 29-08-2009, 10:30 PM

AU 1 wagon 4.0, brought with 99500 kays and now 139000 kays, have had car for 4 years, here is my prob list.
After 6 months, alternator shat on christmas day, racq tilt tray home and fixed following day for 235.
Servo in gear box went after 2 years 165 to fix
New battery 18 months ago.
Thats it, started modding 2 weeks ago.
Couple things that need fixing, slow driver side front electric window.
Brake shudder when going down the range.
Rack creaks occasionally
Central locking on drivers side not working.
Not bad for 4 years of ownership.
Mods so far
18" polished lip black centered cheetahs 235 and 245 tyres
Pacemakers, 2.5 single, triple flow muffler, 3" dump.
Next mods
3-4" lowered rear leafs, nolathane bushes in rear and either boge or bilstein lowered shocks.
AZZA

stera · 14-09-2009, 10:33 AM

Hi all,

There was a servicing tip post, that I thought was a sticky giving advise on suggested parts to service at 100,000kms, 120,000, etc.

Is anyone able to point me in the right direction please - PM preferable, so I dont lose the link?

Thanks!

nev74 · 20-09-2009, 11:20 AM

hi all
new to the forums, id like to say this agreat read plenty of info helped me with a few things already.
do have a few other issues ;
1 alternator light comes on been like this for 12 months
2 oil light comes on, same again been like this for 12 months
3 my main problem is that the climate control dosent work . fans work speeds work lcd works but its neither cold or hot . i had the gas filled still no cold air , the heater sometimes produces hot air.
any info would be appreciated
thanks Nev

redneb · 11-10-2009, 07:05 PM

what problem would this be on my AU 1999 there is a light on the panel that looks like a sedan flashing continiously ,when i put the key in and is on on, three beeps are heard and then the sign flashes continiously

blackers10 · 12-10-2009, 07:39 AM

Aparently genuine last alot longer