Dipstick...Is this how Ford is cutting back on expenses?
#16
I think Ford employees cruise junk yards on saturday afternoons pulling dipsticks out of junk cars and trucks.They then cut them in half and rivet them back together to get the correct length.For their saturday outings they get a free coffee and doughnut once a month during a coffee break.This effort alone saved Ford from having to take a bailout from the government.I don't know if my 5.0 has a two piece dipstick.I really don't care.If it does I just hope they did not combine a Chevy and Dodge to put in my Ford.
#17
#20
at least you have one
(transmission)
http://www.ratstangrestoration.com/5r55s-dipstick.htm
I think they chinzed out on all the 5 speed autos, stangs, explorers, mountys, avis, etc.
http://www.ratstangrestoration.com/5r55s-dipstick.htm
I think they chinzed out on all the 5 speed autos, stangs, explorers, mountys, avis, etc.
#23
#24
I've had so many two-piece engine oil dipsticks in the past years I have lost count, and it has never been a concern. Who cares? It still works. My bigger concern is the loss of the transmission fluid dipstick. That is pure stupidity in my book. I do most all of my service. I still have to ine out how to check the tranny fluid in the 6-speed. Then, add the real concern on cost savings... the elimination of the glove box light.
#28
I work in a fire dept. which has policy to check oil and other fluids daily and we have had several two peice Ford dip sticks break off and get stuck in the block. The problem is the dip sticks aren't made to be taken in & out every day. I think most of us check own trucks once a month or so. After seeing it happen at work I'm always careful when replacing my own.
#29