Ford/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| F-250 Shimmy after hitting pot-hole | 3/30/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: Sir, I have an 2002 F-250 extended cab 4x2 that runs and rides great until I hit a pot-hole. Then ... A: George, it sounds like you definitely broke something, or got something out of place. The first ... | ||
| Starter and Solenoid Problem | 3/30/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I have replaced starter and solenoid with new ones, as I done previously and still the starter does ... A: Joe, first I have to say that I don't like the idea of bypassing the solenoid. If the shop was able ... | ||
| 1994 Ford Escort Station Wagon - Fuel Pump Filter Replacement? | 3/29/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: My 1994 Ford Escort station wagon keeps stalling when the engine idles, fuel pump filter problem? My ... A: Teresa, you pick up a manual for the car at your local parts store, or you can order one online from ... | ||
| Starter and Solenoid Problem | 3/29/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I have replaced starter and solenoid with new ones, as I done previously and still the starter does ... A: Joe, from your description, I am assuming that the truck will start, it just makes a horrible noise ... | ||
| Running Hot and melting Throttle cables | 3/27/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I have an 85 ford F150, 4.9 liter Straight Six; I recently had an engine from an 87 ford F150, 4.9 ... A: Josh, there are a lot of things that can make a truck run hot. I would start by replacing the ... | ||
| brakes&axles | 3/26/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I have a 1976 Ford F100 with a 1973?? Dana 44 front axle. I know it is a Dana 44. What do I have ... A: Terry, call 303-688-6882. This company offers everything you need to make the conversion. They are ... | ||
| '79 f-250 | 3/25/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I love my truck! But it has had a heater problem ever since I got it.I am told it is a real problem ... A: Phyllis, you can pick up a Chilton Manual at your local parts store. I am looking at my manual ... | ||
| Ford Mustang1979 | 3/25/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: Vin number 9R03F187608 Any info on what it is what paint colour etc A: Rick, I did some checking, but on that older year model there is no way that I can get the paint ... | ||
| Alternator | 3/24/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I got a truck and the alternator was already disconnected and then i got a new alternator but can't ... A: Tony, Sorry it took so long. I have been thinking about the best way to explain this to you. I am ... | ||
| 1974 ford pick-up 302 5.0 | 3/23/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I changed the coil and did not mark anything I put the number 1 cylinder @ top dead center and had ... A: Daniel, I don't understand your question. Could you go into a little more detail about what is ... | ||
| 91 exploer | 3/22/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: Suddenly will not start. Checked battery -ok - just replaced before xmas. No electric ... A: Chris, first, take a look at all your fuses that might be labeled "starter solenoid, starter relay, ... | ||
| Starting problem | 3/21/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: Vehicle-2000 Ford 150, 4x2, 4.2 Liter. On occasion when attempting to start my truck the starter ... A: Dave, this really sounds like a solenoid problem. If you have a fender mounted solenoid, it is an ... | ||
| 1976 Ford Flooding | 3/21/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: When the truck has not been started for a few days I get it to start up but once I have it running ... A: Brian, the flooding could be a multitude of things, however it sounds very typical of a float that ... | ||
| Rims/Tires | 3/20/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: Upgrading from 16" rims to 20" rims. As well as getting new tires for the rims. Will this affect my ... A: Andrew, unfortunately yes, it will cause the speedometer to read improperly. Depending on the year ... | ||
| Ford Explorer | 3/20/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I had the IAC valve replaced on my 98 ford explorer about 3 months ago. The RPM's would shoot up to ... A: Ron, I seriously doubt it. The problem I have found with those intakes is that they take in oil ... | ||
| 1988 Ford Ranger XLT, 2.9// the flexable joint on drive shaft | 3/12/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I cannot find the flexable joint for the drive shaft on my truck. The flexable joint is the one that ... A: John, I am guessing that you are talking about the driveshaft knuckle, and not a regular u-joint. ... | ||
| amp meter hook up | 3/12/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: i have a volt meter already but i was wondering about a ammeter to se how many amps is being put ... A: Josh, I see. On the ammeter you should have a positive and a negative. Connect a wire from the ... | ||
| 99 Explorer window problems | 3/11/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: My 99 Ford Explorer lock sw. started to not operate about one year ago. Now the unlock side of ... A: Paul, This is a little outside my area of expertise. I would suggest that you look at the "Ford ... | ||
| amp meter hook up | 3/11/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: i have a 1987 f-150 4x4 it has a 1978 351clevland in it with a GM alternator. i need help hooking up ... A: Josh, I am guessing that you are using a Voltmeter. If you aren't, I would suggest one. They are ... | ||
| seat and key alarm | 3/10/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: Please tell me how to disconect the alarm that sounds when the key is inserted or if the seat belt ... A: I would first like you to know that this is a little outside my expertise. However, I will tell you ... | ||
| Flashing check engine light | 11/24/2006 | Cluney Pearce |
| Q: I left my '97 F250 unplugged in -25 degree weather for 5 hours. When I started it up it fired ... A: Take your vehicle to a shop and have a technican scan your vehicles computer for diagnostic codes. ... | ||
| 1993 ford F - 150 straight 6 | 10/20/2006 | Cluney Pearce |
| Q: Truck has a hesitation problem when on a load uphill if you give it alot of gas, doesn't do it if ... A: You basically taken care of the ignition system,lets focus on the fuel system, check the fuel ... | ||
| '98 F150 dies | 10/12/2006 | Cluney Pearce |
| Q: While driving, the engine dies as if the key was turned off. I still have lights, radio, but no ... A: This definetly is a electrical problem you have. To me it sounds like a loose connection or a ... | ||
| Blown head gasket? | 10/2/2006 | Cluney Pearce |
| Q: I have a 2001 Ford Taurus with a 3.0 Liter engine. When I was driving it the other day (at 75 MPH) ... A: It is definitely a cylinder head problem for sure , one would have to disassemble the cylinder heads ... | ||
| Manual ford F-150 passanger side window getting stuck | 8/29/2006 | Cluney Pearce |
| Q: The front passanger side window on my truck keeps sticking as i roll it up and down. The windows are ... A: Applying WD40 should do the trick,unless the track that the slider slides is bent , check to see if ... | ||
| wiring harness | 7/10/2006 | Chalmer John Desouza |
| Q: i have a cd changer that i got out of a 1994 lincoln mark 8 and trying to install in a 2002 ford ... A: If its an indash player you will need to check if the connectors match, If its a rear external ... | ||
| cooling fan | 7/8/2006 | Chalmer John Desouza |
| Q: have 1992 ford escort LX my check coolent light comes on when the engine gets hot. It gets up above ... A: There could be a leak in the coolant system, does the fan come on when the air condition is switched ... | ||
| ford taurus engine caught on fire | 6/21/2006 | Chalmer John Desouza |
| Q: my friend jump started his car with his fathers taurus. taursu hood shut..10 minutes later the ... A: It could be because the hood shut, the jumpers touched the body of the vehicle causing a spark. ... | ||
| Ford Explorer Air Conditioning Problem | 6/17/2006 | Chalmer John Desouza |
| Q: I have a 1997 Ford Explorer that blows hot air out of the defrost vent whenever the truck is ... A: It seems like your truck a/c system needs to be checked for low a/c gas. This would be best done at ... | ||
| Replacing sunvisor clips. | 6/16/2006 | Chalmer John Desouza |
| Q: I am sorry to trouble you with what may seem to you a stupid question. My daughter has a Ford Escort ... A: You need to use the right type of a screw driver, its usually a star tipped. Place the screw driver ... | ||
| code location for factory alarm | 4/23/2006 | John Tucker |
| Q: Where is the keyless entry code located on a 1999 ford explorer>(The door panel code) A: James, I would try opening the rear hatch and checking the sides of the brackets that hold the ... | ||
| Ford Focus ST | 4/21/2006 | John Tucker |
| Q: I've been toying with the idea of buying the new Ford Focus ST. I was wandering what your impression ... A: Dave, I think the Focus is a great small car. I bought a 2005 Focus ZX5 for my wife last year. The ... | ||
| Focus | 4/13/2006 | John Tucker |
| Q: I dont know where you are from, but I currently live in England in the UK. I just have a quick ... A: Danny, I am in Tallahassee Florida, USA. There are many diffrences in the Fords sold here in America ... | ||
| hybrid | 4/5/2006 | John Tucker |
| Q: sara A: Sara, There is a variety of places you can find information on hybrid vehicles. I sell Fords, so I ... | ||
| Towing a trailer | 3/28/2006 | John Tucker |
| Q: I have a very small side business where I gut and renovate houses. I currently have a beat up 89 ... A: Dave, A new F150 truck with a 5.4 Liter V8, Automatic transmission, trailer tow package, and a 3.73 ... | ||
| PURCHASEING A USED CAR | 3/23/2006 | John Tucker |
| Q: MY WIFE AND I ARE PLANNING TO PURCHASE A 2005 FORD TAURUS WE WILL BE PAYING CASH (FROM 401K) SINCE ... A: Mark, Paying cash does not necessarily get you a better deal on a car. The dealer gets paid from ... | ||
| 2002 1 ton ford diesel engine | 3/12/2006 | John Tucker |
| Q: My friend owns a 2002 ford 1 ton diesel truck and he is told he has a factory faulty engine. It will ... A: Bill Your friend should take his truck to the closest Ford Dealer that has a certified diesel tech. ... | ||
| 1992 Ford 350 7.3 diesel | 1/27/2006 | John Tucker |
| Q: I'm reasonalally knowledgeable about diesels in general, I graduated from a Detroit Diesel school ... A: Jay, I'm sorry to take so long answering your question, I have had some computer problems tat are ... | ||
| Gas Milage | 12/20/2005 | John Tucker |
| Q: While the numbers for truck 's gas milage are not published, I would like to know (in light of the ... A: Lee, Ford F-150 trucks are rated for gas mileage. You can get the info on-line or at your local ... | ||
| ford focuses | 12/16/2005 | John Tucker |
| Q: i am looking to buy a new car. the only concern i have is that i'm gonna be doing alot of traveling ... A: My advice is buy the Focus. I have been selling Fords for 23 years. What else would I say? I really ... | ||
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