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BigCars4Ever
09-23-2010, 06:11 PM
So I was taking some bottles out to the recycling bin in the garage when a loud hissing blast of air occurred and the right front of my car dropped. Here's what I found.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Photo0083.jpg
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Photo0084.jpg
Crazy huh? All the other valves are perfect.
MM2004
09-23-2010, 06:14 PM
Dayum!

Makes me want to go out and check mine really good.

Are they originals by chance?

Mike.
BigCars4Ever
09-23-2010, 06:16 PM
No they were changed about 10,000 miles ago at Central Florida Lincoln Mercury.
MM2004
09-23-2010, 06:17 PM
No they were changed about 10,000 miles ago at Central Florida Lincoln Mercury.

In my driving career, 30+ years, I can say that has never happened to me.

And hope it doesn't. Especially at speed.

Mike.
RoyLPita
09-23-2010, 06:23 PM
No they were changed about 10,000 miles ago at Central Florida Lincoln Mercury.

If it was less than a year ago, they should warranty that repair as service parts.
BigCars4Ever
09-23-2010, 06:27 PM
I need to have the tires balanced again anyways and that dealership is too far away for something this small. I use them because they have the best alignment tech in Central Florida.
Mr. Man
09-23-2010, 07:36 PM
There were some cheapo Chinese stems that were recalled about a year ago. Wonder if you got one of them?
Pat
09-23-2010, 08:00 PM
Coincidence? While in the lobby of the tire shop waiting for my work van to get new tires, a lady came in for a "blowout" repair. The tech showed her the problem, a blown out valve stem, just like what you experienced.
fastblackmerc
09-24-2010, 03:39 AM
I've never seen that happen in my 10 years as a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury mechanic.
james79stang
09-24-2010, 04:13 AM
Discount tire sent me a recall of sorts to bring it in for a problem with bad stems and I got one from the dealer also about posible bad stems. The ones from Ford had to be all changed out because of falure. I was lucky also since one went bad in drive way, I took to ford they changed the one said all others ok. 4 months later I had another failure so they changed out all 4.These were on the 07 Explorer not the MM.
Got_1
09-24-2010, 01:14 PM
I've never seen that happen in my 10 years as a Ford/Lincoln/Mercury mechanic.

seriously? Almost every vehicle model of 07-08 had a "valve stem inspection" recall: 09L03
YankeeMarauder
09-24-2010, 01:35 PM
Do you think maybe she was acting up for you transpoting trash in her?? i mean, just a thought.....:D
BigCars4Ever
09-24-2010, 03:16 PM
Car was parked in the garage. I keep the recycling bin in the third bay. I don't even let my kids eat or wear shoes in my car! Let alone garbage.
Black_Noise
09-24-2010, 08:19 PM
someone has never had thier valve stems replaced before
fastblackmerc
09-24-2010, 08:22 PM
someone has never had thier valve stems replaced before

I get new valve stems every time my tires come off the rims.
Marauderjack
09-25-2010, 03:13 AM
There were some cheapo Chinese stems that were recalled about a year ago. Wonder if you got one of them?


^^^+1^^^:shake:

My tire dealer had a bunch of these a year or so ago...same problem!!:argue:
Red91LX
09-25-2010, 08:58 PM
There were some cheapo Chinese stems that were recalled about a year ago. Wonder if you got one of them?

Gotta love Chinese parts, NOT! :eek:
BlueMarauder
09-28-2010, 08:34 AM
See site www.tirevalverecall.net for info on recall for defective valve stems.