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In my mind, there was sabotage, piracy, ransom..........

Not a real fix...... But here are some ideas.

Years later............. I replaced the trim piece lights with lamps of a different design. These are stamped "DOT". I don't know if it will actually make a difference.

I was hoping for a juicy tale or espionage.

Not that I can remember.

What happened?

Are your turn signals hyperflashing?

Some people never do anything with the water pump. If it's not leaking, leave it alone. Check to see if it's leaking. Some other people believe that 's preventative maintenance. Change it out and install a new one before it fails. Modern car parts are better than cars from 50 years ago. Belts, hoses, thermostats, water pumps, timing chains...... tend to last longer. In some cases...... you're only taking all of those parts off to get to the timing belt or timing chain. That's when you install new parts, as opposed to reassembling old parts. The last water pump that I had to change was a 5.0 with over 300,000 miles. I've seen modern cars with 500,000 miles that still had the original water pump.

I would be surprised if they changed more than the oil.

I would assume that they didn't change it. It's a lifetime fluid.

Worth considering at about half the price, are Bosch 28" wipers. You won't miss the half inch at either end.

The Sears wipers did okay. Not better or worse than OEM. Sears is now out of business. I just installed new OEM wiper blades. Strange way that pricing works, one side was a dollar more than the other side. A lot of 28" wiper blades. Very few 29" wiper blades. Pricing was about $20 on up. @ $25 per blade, that would have been a $50 set. The Motorcraft was $14 & $15. For the single 14" wiper blade on the back of the wagon liftgate, I found Hella for $4. Close in price was Trico. Odd that Trico also has a different part number for the right hand side and left hand side.

An easier upgrade is to go aftermarket. Pick out a nice double din unit from Crutchfield, and you will get everything you need. Or add everything to the cart, search the part numbers on Amazon and eBay, then buy them all separately.

The headliner is soft and will not be able to hold much weight. You can easily get common hooks from a hardware store. They usually have them for closets, bathrooms, and such. You can easily attach them with hollow wall hardware, the same way someone would mount a hook on the wall in their home. But once you put a few pounds on it, it will probably fail.

Turn the perimeter lights off and go into dark mode. Turn on cruise control if you add it. Reset the transmission learning. Turn off the seat belt chime. The list goes on. It saves you from the dealership charge. But none of that is important until you want to do it. You won't need any of it until you cross that bridge. The only thing that may come up is getting a check engine light. Then you will want a larger screen for monitoring a bunch of gauges, or running the key on and key off tests. Which you may not even do....... Since you expect the mechanic to be able to do that with their own computer.

They seem reliable. No major issues with the engines. Every once in awhile, someone needs to reset their transmission module's learning curve. The leaking windshield recall helped me out a lot........ because mine was leaking.

That is a good unit. I use mine with a 7" Amazon Fire Tablet. There's a Prime Day deal on those right now.It frees up my phone. And the screen is larger than my phone. Useful if you are planning to have multiple gauges displayed. If you get into using FORScan, you will eventually want a Windows computer and a wired connection. Maybe you can get those on the next Amazon Prime Day.

Who would take out the headliner and insulation inside of a camper? When you build a cargo van into a camper, insulation is one of the things you add. If you have a passenger model that came with a headliner, there are airbags in there.

Window tint helps. Some people have added power ports and upgraded the radio. There is a mod to raise the driver's seat. Depending on what you plan on doing, an LED light bar could be useful.

Your spark plugs are Motorcraft SP530. The spark plugs are pre-gapped. It's important to check the gap. Do not regap. If the gap is not within specification, exchange it. Amazon has them for slightly less. This part interchanges with Autolite XP5363. Autolite has a rebate of $3 per spark plug.

It's 4 liters. You would have zero issues using 4 quarts during the flush process. 4 quarts is less than 4 liters. Fill with 4 liters.

Here is what Forscan has for your iPhone. Note the differences between Forscan viewer for an iPhone, versus Forscan for Windows with a license.

There are some codes and parameters that not all OBD II code readers can read. The basic code scanners are able to read operating parameters related to the powertrain control module. They sometimes do not have the technology for brake codes, transmission temps, etc. That is why scan tools can range from $20 to hundreds of dollars. Professionals spend thousands for diagnostic tools. Forscan is an application which allows you to read the various modules in your car via the OBD II port, and make changes is some instances. It operates via the OBD II port, but at times, is limited by the hardware. Some of the connection devices may not be able to read all of the vehicle's modules. Some versions of Forscan are different. Forscan's website has the answers to most questions, and it is where you would download the application from. Forscan's website recommends certain compatible OBD2 adapters. Be certain, that other adapters can work, even if not recommended by Forscan. And you will also need to have the correct platform to run Forscan. Supported modules Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Anti-Lock Brake / Traction Control Module (ABS) Hybrid Electronic Cluster (HEC) Left High Intensity Discharge Lamp (LHID) Right High Intensity Discharge Lamp (RHID) Vehicle Dynamics Module (VDM) 4X4 Control Module (4X4M) Air Conditioning Control Module (ACCM) Audio Control Module (ACM) Audio Control Unit (ACU) Alternative Fuel Control Module (AFCM) Adaptive Front Lighting System / Auto Leveling Module (AFS/ALM) Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) Auxiliary Heater Control Module (AHCM) Audio Interface Module (AIM) Auto Leveling Module (ALM) Amplifier Module (AM) Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Automatic Ride Control (ARC) A-STOP System (No Idling System) (A-STOP) All Terrain Control Module (ATCM) All Wheel Drive Module (AWD) Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM) Body Control Module (BCM, BCMiim BdyCM) Body Control Module / Generic Electronic Module (BCM/GEM) Body Control Module B (BCMB) Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) Body Electronic Module (BEM) Bluetooth Phone Module (BPM) Security module (CSM) Blind Spot Monitoring (Left) (BSML) Blind Spot Monitoring (Right) (BSMR) Remote Climate Control (RCC) Cruise-Control Module (CCM) Circuit Deactivation Ignition Module (CDIM) Compact Disc Player (CDP) Instrument cluster (INST) Column Lock Module (CLM) Camera Module Rear (CMR) Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) Cellular Phone Module (CPM) Central Timer Module (CTM) Convergence Telematics Module (CTMii) Digital Audio Broadcast Module (DABM) Digital Audio Control Module C (DACMC) DC to DC Converter Control Module (DCDC) Driver/Dual Climate-Control Seat Module (DCSM) Reductant Control Module (DCU) Driver Door Control Unit (DFDM) Drivers Door Module (DDM) Deployable Hood System (DHS) Driver's Seat Module (DSM) (Audio) Digital Signal Processing Module (DSP) Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Rader Brake Support (EBS) Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Electronic-Controlled Power Steering (EPS) Anti-Lock Brake / Traction Control Module (ESOF) Front Body Control Module (F_BCM) Fuel Additive Control Module (FACM) Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Front Distance Sensing Module (FDSM) Transmission Control Module (TCM) Fuel Fired Coolant Heating Module (FFH) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Front Electronic Module (FEM) Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) Fuel Indication Module (FIM) Fuel Injection Pump (FIP) Front Lighting Control Module (FLM) Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) Fire Suppression System Module (FSSM) Folding Top Control Module (FTCM) Generic Display Module (GDM) Generic Electronic Module / Smart Junction Box (GEM/SJB) Generic Electronic Module (GEM) Generic Function Module (GFM) Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) Gear Shift Module (GSM) Gateway Module A (GWM) Headlamp Control Module (HCM) Headlamp Control Module 2(B) (HCM2) Headlamp Leveling Module (HD_LVL) Instrument Cluster (IC) HVAC Integrated Module (HIM) Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) Head Up Display (HUD) Heated Steering Wheel Module (HV) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Integrated Air Bag Module (IABM) Smart City Brake Support (ICA) Intelligent Cruise Control Module (ICCM) Information Center Module (ICM) Injector Control Unit (ICU) Interior Lighting Control Module (ILCM) Instrument Panel Control Module (IPC) Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Image Processing Module B (IPMB) Lighting Control Module (LCM) Left Power Sliding Door Module (LPSDM) Liftgate / Trunk Module (LTM) Message Center (MC) Multifunction Steering Wheel (MFSW) Multi-Information Display (MID) Motor Pretensioner Module (MPM) Navigation Controller (NAV) Air Suspension (4WAS) Air Conditioning (AC) Cruise Control (CCM) Steering Column Locking Module (SCLM) 4 Wheel Steering (WS4) Next Generation Speed Control Module (NGSC) Battery Control Module (OBD_BCM) Fuel Injection Control Module (OBD_FICM) Occupant Classification System Module (OCS) Overhead Trip Computer (OTC) Parking Aid Module (PAM) Park Brake Control Module (PBM) Passenger Climate-Control Seat Module (PCSM) Passenger Climate-Control Seat Module 2 (rear) (PCSM2) Passengers Door Control Unit (PDM) Power Running Board (PRB) Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) Passenger Front Seat Module (PSM) Rear Body Control Module (R_BCM) Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) Remote Anti-Theft / Personality Module (RAP) Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM) Rear Air Temperature Control (RATC) Restraint Control Module (RCM) Audio Rear Control Unit (RCU) Rear Electronic Module (REM) Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit Module (RESCU) Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RETM) Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Rear Gate/Trunk Module (RGTM) Retractable Hard Top (RHT) Rear Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (RHVAC) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Rear Lighting Control Module A (RLCMA) Rear Left Door Control Unit (DRDM) Right Power Sliding Door Module (RPSDM) Rear Right Door Control Unit (PRDM) Tire Pressure Monitor (RTM) Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM) Smart Brake Support/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (SBS/MRCC) Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) Steering Column/Instrument Panel/Lighting (SCIL) Seat Control Module E (SCME) Seat Control Module G (SCMG) Seat Control Module H (SCMH) Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) Steering Effort Control Module (SECM) Secondary OBD Control Module A (SOBDM) Secondary OBD Control Module C (SOBDMC) Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left (SODL) Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right (SODR) Speech Recognition Module (SRM) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Smart Start Unit (SSU) Trailer Brake Control Module (TBC) Energy Management Module (EMM) Tracking and Blocking Module (TBM) Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) Telematic Control Unit Module (TCU) Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Transmission Range Control Module (TRCM) Trailer Module (TRM) Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS) Vehicle Emergency Messaging System (VEMS) Virtual Image Cluster (VIC) Vehicle Security Module (VSM)