The 100,000 Mile Journey

So I have officially driven 100,000 miles in my ST. I know a few others have as well, but i seem to be the most active member with mileage this high. I decided to start this to document my build and to answer any questions. This isn't officially a "build thread" yet, but in the very near future, my ST will be going through quite the change.

A few details about my ST:

2013 Performance Blue ST2
Build Date: October 30, 2012
Delivered: November 23, 2012
Sale Mileage: 52
Mileage as of 9/14/2015 = 103705

Warranty Work Done:

- 11/14/12 - Recall Performed - 12T08B reprogramed APIM. 14D212 Replace navigation map. Mileage = 10

- 01/14/13 - Had a clicking noise when i turned left and right. Front Strut bearings were bad. Replaced both front struts and replaced both bearing plates. Mileage = 3300

- 02/01/13 - MyTouch Screen would go blank. Phone would not work. APIM replaced. Mileage = 4650

- 10/07/13 - Paint was chipping around my tail lights. Rear lamp body replaced.Had my tail lamp pockets sanded and refinished. Was given a loaner free of charge. Mileage = 27161

- 10/23/13 - TSB Performed. 13-6-10. RMM replaced. TSB 13-10-6 After hanging up from a phone call, Sync would reboot itself. Reprogrammed APIM. Was given a loaner free of charge. Mileage = 34156

- 10/30/13 - TSB Performed. 13-9-9. While going over bumps and during turns, a creaking sound from the front end could be heard. Mileage = 34838

- 11/04/13 - TSB Performed. 12-5-11. Creaking noise was still happening. Replaced Front Left Upper strut mount bearing. Mileage = 35375

- 10/15/14 - Recall 14S17. Wiring splice Repair. Mileage = 81843

Non-Warranty Work Done: (don't have dates)

- 4 sets of tires and alignments

- 3 sets of brake pads (still stock rotors)

- 1 set of stock rotors

- 1 set of front and rear struts/shocks

- Oil changes about every 5,800 miles (5w-30 semi-syn)

- Engine Code of P1296. Stalled after fill-up. Replaced Purge valve

- HPFP replaced at 103,000 miles.

- Battery replaced at 108,000 miles.

- Brake Fluid flushed out at 116k/ replaced with wilwood 570 fluid

- Transmission fluid drained at 116k/ replaced with stock fluid

Aftermarket Work Done:

- Unleashed/Steeda/Cobb/Freektune/Stratified 93/e30 Tuned

- Green filter with no lid

- Straight pipe from turbo-back

- CXRacing FMIC

- Denso ITV22 plugs

- JBR heavy knob

- Boomba BOV

- SS delete

- Transmission Side Bushings from Boosted Designs

- Stainless Steel Brake Lines w/570 Fluid

- CNT Catless Downpipe


As of right now, the only problem I have is the HPFP which is being replaced. My driver side door handle has lost some paint on the inside part of the handle.

That's basically everything as of 9/14/2015. I'm going to be updating this post as time goes on, and eventually i will ask to move this post to the build section once that starts.

I will be posting pictures of my interior and exterior. If you guys want any specific photos, just ask and i will try my best to take them. My housing community is very strict with any car work, and i always get yelled at when i'm cleaning my filter, so just keep that in mind when asking for pics.


Edit1: I forgot to mention, I've worked in the car industry for the past 6 years doing IT. When I purchased the car, I was the IT manager for a Ford dealer in Lake Worth, FL. I am currently the IT director at a medium sized auto group on the treasure coast in Florida. We own 11 different manufactures with Lincoln being one of them. If anyone needs guidance with how to handle situations with their dealership, I can help with that as well. Also, yes, I am still on the stock clutch.

Edit2: Adding Pictures.

Edit3: Updated about leaky battery, and brake lines covered in acid.

Edit4: Had new brakes, brake lines, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and one piece lug nuts installed.

Edit 5: Catless Downpipe finally purchased from forum member @looktothesky08

Edit 6: Purchased boost gauge from forum moderator @Fuxalt

Edit 7: Catless Downpipe installed.