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| Ford Truck gas mileage | 12/7/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: I'm considering buying a new Ford pickup for work, and I was hoping you could answer a question. I ...
A: John, You definately should be able to improve on that 8 mpg. On the new F-150 the difference in gas ...
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| 82 Ford Mustang Gt... | 11/19/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: Just a question on what you would do if you were me. I am thinking of putting my 82 Mustang on ebay ...
A: Mike, You say in your email you have a figure in your mind as to how much you would take for the ...
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| Buying a used truck | 11/9/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: I am interested in buying a used truck, that I'd like to keep for a long time (I tend to drive the ...
A: Bob, To get a truck that will pull your 8-9000 lb. trailer you should look for a diesel in an F250 ...
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| 1968 Ford Pick Up | 11/4/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: I have a 1968 White Ford F250 crewcab shortbed runs great, looks clean, small rust areas. Its been ...
A: This is a tough question. If this truck sat in the same spot for 25 years there are going to be many ...
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| Towing power | 10/28/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: I'm wondering what is the difference in towing power,for pulling a 5th wheel, between a 3/4 ton ...
A: Jim, Without knowing which type F-250 truck you are asking about (regular cab- super cab- crew cab- ...
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| Propane instead of gas | 10/16/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: John: I am looking to buy a farm truck. I saw an ad for a 6 cyl. 1993 Ford 150. The truck only ...
A: Linda, As long as the mechanic doing the conversion knows what he's doing there shouldn't be a ...
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| selling a car | 10/16/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: I am planning on selling a 1997 Ford Taurus Sedan with 115,000 miles on it. The cars engine and ...
A: Kays, I checked the private party selling price on Kelly Blue Book dot com and fair condition is ...
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| Ford F150 Towing capacity | 10/15/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: I'm selling my 1989 Ford F150 4X4, and the buyer wants to know the towing capacity. Do you know of ...
A: Dave, Ford says trailer towing capacity is effected by engine size, transmission type, and rear axle ...
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| 1993 ford taurus 3.0 engine | 10/15/2005 | Candie |
Q: I fixed my tail lights by reading other views and a little self searching.. Now the other problem, ...
A: there are two general culprits to this bad timing or fuel system needs dry gas or a treatment. ...
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| 2003 Ford Expedition cabin air condition filter and fuel line filter | 10/14/2005 | Candie |
Q: Where are they located and how to replace? Thanks
A: I don't know where the air conditioning filter is but the fuel filter is on the driver's side ...
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| Dead battery | 10/13/2005 | Candie |
Q: I can start my batter with a jump, but after it sits for the night or a few hours its dead again. ...
A: Best recommendation is to got to the local parts house or walmart and have the charging system ...
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| 93 ford taurus 3.0 GL two lower brake lights no function | 10/12/2005 | Candie |
Q: 1. Yes the two lower lights don't light up and the one in the rear window, lights up half way. 2. ...
A: I would start with the brake light switch on the pedal itself. With a test light determine if power ...
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| Brake lights/cruise, working/ not working | 10/8/2005 | Candie |
Q: I have a 1986 Mercury Sable, 3.0 litre. Great car, very dependable. Recently, while driving with the ...
A: Your problem is rather simple there is on the brake pedal itself a brake light switch that tells the ...
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| i just bought the car and... | 10/3/2005 | Candie |
Q: i just bought the car and the pervious owner did not tell me the keyless entry #. how to reprogram ...
A: There is a compartment in the trunk on the rear driver's side. Looking forward, there is a white box ...
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| 1994 thunder bird | 10/2/2005 | Candie |
Q: I have a 1994 thunderbird and we have lost the security chip my car is stuck in the safeway parking ...
A: Call a locksmith it's the only way he will have a chip to help you. Sorry there isn't a better way. ...
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| Air bag code 34 | 10/1/2005 | Candie |
Q: I have a 93 Ford Areostar with about 170,000 miles. The Airbag light has started blinking a code of ...
A: I am not exactly sure what the code means as I specialize in Tauruses but generally to replace a ...
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| Ford Country Squire Ltd Station Wagon 5.0 | 9/30/2005 | Candie |
Q: The engine idles roughly and has no mid-range power and will fall on its face if you open the ...
A: There are two possibles either you idle solinoid went out or You have clogged and dirty fuel ...
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| taurus | 9/28/2005 | Candie |
Q: i drive a 94' Ford Taurus had to put a new gas tank, new brakes (front and back), and new exhaust. ...
A: What your experiencing is plugged fuel injectors sucking up dirt left in the lines get yourself some ...
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| '94 taurus distributor | 9/27/2005 | Candie |
Q: My Taurus (3.0L GL V6) died on the freeway just yards from the on ramp. I had it towed to a local ...
A: It could be as simple as a bad coil. But distrubuter do shear teeth from being old. We had that ...
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| ford fuel system | 9/27/2005 | Candie |
Q: i have a '01 explore and i'm hoping to figure out how the fuel system works and differs from my past ...
A: Fords are just funny creatures and they tend to lose gas when started but the gauge should go back ...
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| suspension | 9/27/2005 | Candie |
Q: Do you think the springs can be broken, and do you know does suspension, national chain witch one. ...
A: Springs can flatten but normally don't break. You would most notice this under a load. As for a ...
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| 91 merc grd marq. | 9/22/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: My airbag dummy light is blinking. how can I stop it.
A: Steven, My area of expertise is not mechanics so I can not tell you how to stop the light from ...
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| buying a 1990 ford tempo | 9/21/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: looking to buy a used car. found a 1990 ford tempo gl. car sounds great and saw actual photo, going ...
A: John, Any time you are considering buying a used car one of the most important things to do is take ...
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| information | 9/15/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: hello what mark is a ford fiesta bonus
A: I am sorry, but I do not understand your question. Your question came to me as "what mark is a Ford ...
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| exhaust leak | 9/14/2005 | Candie |
Q: 1989 302 hi out put mustang. has leak on the right side.header gasket has been replaced. can find no ...
A: Most likely slightly warped head or header. Best recommendation is too remove the header with a ...
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| electrical problem | 9/13/2005 | Candie |
Q: i know you said in your profile that you only know about ford taurus 1986-1995 models..but anyways i ...
A: Taurus are notorius for having bad negitive cables which will not allow it to charge properly. So ...
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| Question about my financed car,or was at least | 9/12/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: I have a really strange situation that has left me not knowing what to do. I financed a car through ...
A: Michael, Ford stopped calling you because of the bankruptcy. That doesn't mean you don't have to pay ...
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| Rear Door Panel | 9/12/2005 | Candie |
Q: I would like to know how to remove the rear doop panels on a 97 Taurus
A: Look for small circles in the interior on the doors pop out the circles behind them are the screws ...
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| 98 merc. sable rear wheel bearings | 9/12/2005 | Candie |
Q: this a sedan with disc brakes on all wheels, need to know about the retainer nut how to remove it, ...
A: After removing the dust cap, the cotter pin and the tin cap over retainer nut, I believe it's 1-5/8 ...
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| 1999 Ford taurus Alterator | 9/8/2005 | Candie |
Q: On the alterator, there are 3 connectors. 1) a big red wire leading to the battery. 2) a single ...
A: Use a voltage meter on battery if readout does not read between 13 and 18 volts while vehicle is ...
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| 1999 Ford taurus Alterator | 9/7/2005 | Candie |
Q: On the alterator, there are 3 connectors. 1) a big red wire leading to the battery. 2) a single ...
A: I am afraid that I leave the alternator stuff to my husband. Any schuck's and or Wal-mart tire ...
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| 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ WINDOWS | 9/7/2005 | Candie |
Q: ALL OF MY WINDOWS IN MY MERCURY TOPAZ WILL NOT GO DOWN. THEY ARE ELECTRICAL. IS THERE A FUSE THAT ...
A: My 87 Taurus has a similar problem all my windows go down, but my back one will only roll up from ...
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| Taurus related | 9/6/2005 | Candie |
Q: I know you said your expertise is with Taurus' between 1986 -1995 but I thought i'd ask you anyway. ...
A: This is a fairly common problem with ford fuel injection for some reason the way the tank siphons it ...
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| 1995 FORD TRANSMISSION 350 POWERSTROKE | 8/26/2005 | John Tucker |
Q: THINK OF BUYING BUYING A 1995 POWERSTROKE DEISEL HAS A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION IN IT BUT ONLY HAS 1ST ...
A: John, My area is sales not mechanical. I am sure there is someone on this site that specializes in ...
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| heating and air | 8/18/2005 | Candie |
Q: I know that your profile says 86-95, but I think this may be general enough to not be year ...
A: There are many items that can cause this sort of problem and no that we have elimnated the fan. The ...
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| 98 Windstar - Front End | 8/18/2005 | Candie |
Q: ------------------------- The boots look good. When I lift it and turn the wheel it sounds more ...
A: I think if memory serves me right the spindle nut take a 1 9/16" socket. If the wheel bearings are ...
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| Sable valve adjustment | 8/15/2005 | Candie |
Q: I have just replaced the head gaskets on my 95 sable with a 3.0 cu in engine. The book says torque ...
A: Lifters are not your problem. The most likely possibilities are bent pushrods or to much torque on ...
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| service engine soon light 2001 f-150 picup | 7/5/2005 | Ken Surerus |
Q: This is the second time this light has appeared. Have replaced gas cap and ran gas with additive for ...
A: Mr. Beilstein, You could take your EGR valve off and knock the carbon out of it, which will solve ...
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| motor | 7/4/2005 | Ken Surerus |
Q: i have a 171ci inline 6. I was wondering if i could put a 200ci head on the 171, and would it do ...
A: Michael, You can do it if you are within a year of each motor. However, let me warn you, you may be ...
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| 2003 F250 diesel engine not starting | 7/3/2005 | Ken Surerus |
Q: I have a 2003 F250 diesel truck. I know I got bad diesel a few days ago and since then the truck ...
A: Richard, The fuel filter should be located on the frame rail, I think (not positive) it is on the ...
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