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| Axle and hub swap for '83 Ford Bronco | 4/5/2007 | Jason Short |
Q: Jason, I hope that you will be able to answer this question for me..I own a project 1983 Ford ...
A: Jeff, to answer your question, yes, those parts will interchange. Now, it sounds to me like your ...
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| Dana 44 knuckles | 4/4/2007 | Jason Short |
Q: I have a 83 Ford Ranger with a dana 44 from a '77 bronco (disc brakes). I recently changed the ...
A: Jason, this is a difficult question. I would call 303-688-6882. This is a company that I have used ...
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| 93 v6 auto Ford Explorer | 4/3/2007 | Jason Short |
Q: When I crank my truck i hear the fuel pump prime and it cranks an runs fine. But sometimes it seems ...
A: Matt, if you can hear that the fuel pump is not priming at times, then you may have a bad fuel pump. ...
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| Towing Capacity | 3/31/2007 | Jason Short |
Q: I hope you can answer a question for me. I own a 1976 Ford F-150 heavy half ton long box 2WD pick-up ...
A: Tom, there are a few things that you have to consider when you are towing a large "thing." First ...
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| ford f150 2000 | 3/31/2007 | Jason Short |
Q: truck engine light is on, truck is wanting to go when iam sitting still and have the brake on when ...
A: Tracy, do you mean that the truck is idling very high? If your check engine light is on, you can ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| '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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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