You gotta be kidding me.
Cruising along at 65mph for it’s first real ride since getting it back from Ford and… BOOOOOOM! A massive bang and then some shuddering and we were down for the count. The “U coupler joint” thingy that Ford replaced on the drivetrain blew apart like kiddie’s scissors class has cut it up for a paper doll.
“I love how it’s driving! I know it took a long time to get it back from the dealership but it’s running great! This gives me the confidence to build out the camper, knowing I have a solid vehicle… BOOOOOOOM….”
“Ripley, you’ve blown the transaxle! You’re just grinding metal! - Come on, ease down. Ease down.” - Cpl. Dwayne Hicks