Thread: What happened to your D3/D4 today?

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

replaced drivers side bonnet catch and sensor switch, switch was playing up and setting off the alarm at random moments and yes I did give it a clean out.

Replacement part was aftermarket, I was just wanting the switch but it came with the latch and can be retrofitted.
Anyway I have it on and it works.

The old girl is off to get new radiator and side coolant pipe done today.

Been considering getting a new vehicle as the D3 is now 18 though not sure what to get. I need to tow a 2500kg caravan and needs ample space in the back for putting some of my RC planes in.

MUX, Everest maybe, everest uses the 3.0L lion engine though, assume its pretty similar to the one in the D4, can't find a lot about it.

Yep same TDV6 and some same old issues like cam pulleys exploding, not heard of any crank issues though.

Originally Posted by PeterOZ

indeed and there is a VIN specific recall by Ford due to that cam issue, shame LR did not do same for the crank and oil pump issues!

That'd be awkward to arrange. D3 until D4 2.7L crank and oil pump, then D4 3L until D5 & end of manufacture crank. One would hope they have it sorted for the Ford Ranggas, but they don't. As far as I can tell, the 2.7L D4 is the only vehicle not to grenade without warning.