Ford/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 2003 Ford Ranger Manual Transmission | 5/4/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I took my truck for the 60000 mile Maintenance service at a dealer. As part of it they were supposed ... A: Yes Joe it is best to drain out all the old mercon v out of your transmission. I also recommend some ... | ||
| 2001 Ford Focus trouble code P1131 | 5/4/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: The check engine light goes off within 20 miles because of that code - P1131. It is a 2.0L DOHC ... A: sorry for the long delay i had to do some digging with your question. but i do have some places for ... | ||
| 1994 Ranger front axel knock/click | 5/3/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: Whenever i'm driving, there is a knocking/clicking sound coming from the front pumpkin/driveshaft ... A: check to see if there is also any up and down movement at the pinion. that is the flange that is on ... | ||
| F150 blower stays on | 5/3/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My '98 F150 the blower will keep running if not turned off when you shut the truck off and remove ... A: wow i think we have the wire for the key in sense misadjusted somewhere Dave. Double check your ... | ||
| 2003 Ford Ranger Manual Transmission | 5/3/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I took my truck for the 60000 mile Maintenance service at a dealer. As part of it they were ... A: Good day Joe, Thanks for the question. well to start off at all for dealers they are phasing out ... | ||
| 1994 Ranger front axel knock/click | 5/3/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: Whenever i'm driving, there is a knocking/clicking sound coming from the front pumpkin/driveshaft ... A: Hey there Dustin, with the vehicle running try and rotate the driveshaft there really should be no ... | ||
| 1994 Ranger front axel knock/click | 5/2/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: Whenever i'm driving, there is a knocking/clicking sound coming from the front pumpkin/driveshaft ... A: Dustin, Hi there... Are you hearing the noise at the axle or at the transfer case when you are ... | ||
| egr ports | 5/2/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I have a 1998 f-150 thecheck engine light came on a while ago and the truck misses upon ... A: Well i hope i can be of assistance. Now by the EGR position sensor I think I am going to have to say ... | ||
| 82 Ford Mustang Gt 302HO 4 speed... | 5/2/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I just wondered if you had an idea about what I am experiencing. There seems to be a vibration down ... A: It can very well make a vibration because of that. is it an automatic or a manual? If it is a manual ... | ||
| Ford F150 1991 5.0 | 5/2/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I have high resistance in the wire (that activates the solenoid) running to the starter solenoid ... A: Please do a follow up and i will answer as soon as i can. Jim P.s. Sorry for the late reply I was ... | ||
| f-150 | 5/2/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: replacing lower ball joints on 2wd A: I would like to know the year of your truck please. depending on the year either you need to replace ... | ||
| 1985 F-250 4.9 liter starting/Ignition | 5/2/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I just purchased a 1985 F-250 with a 4.9 liter motor(replaced with similar), which has the same ... A: I have seen this many times with that body style of truck the ignition switch tends to sometimes ... | ||
| 2002 Ford Windstar | 5/2/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My trunk will not open using the remote or using the key. What is the problem? A: By open i hope you are meaning unlock?? if it is not unlocking can you hear it trying to unlock?? ... | ||
| 1885 F 250 | 5/2/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My brake lignts don't work and drivers side turn signal won't blink. When I turn on my headlights ... A: Brake lights inoperative. if none of the lights work and the fuse is okay in the fuse box you may ... | ||
| 1989 F250 Oil leak into cylinders | 5/2/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: My 460 7.5L is leaking oil fouling the spark plugs, almost a quart per tank with nothing on the ... A: Kurt, the first thing you have to do is determine where the leak is coming from. Valve seals are a ... | ||
| P1131 Error on '96 Ranger | 5/1/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I recently got this code after checking the engine light and from what I've read it seems like a ... A: Ross, is this a 4 cylinder engine? It is quite hard to back probe an O2 sensor to see what the ... | ||
| HISSING NOISE IN AC | 5/1/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I HAVE A 2005 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER. I'M EXPERICING A HISSING/LEAKING/PRESSURE RELEASING SOUND ... A: Hmmm, Hi there Mellisa sorry to hear of your little nuisance. I think your dealership was on the ... | ||
| ford f-150 overdrive switch | 5/1/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I have a 2002 f-150 w/ 4.6L V-8. When I hit the switch on the end of the shifter to turn the ... A: I think id have to say that there are shorted wires in either the steering column or going to the ... | ||
| engine surging | 5/1/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I have a 1993 Ford Taurus 3.0L V-6, automatic. Just recently the engine has started surging while ... A: the rolling or hunting idle could be your IAC Idle Air Controller giving your problem there. As for ... | ||
| F150 blower stays on | 5/1/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My '98 F150 the blower will keep running if not turned off when you shut the truck off and remove ... A: Wow this is a weird one but I think I would start by testing the ignition switch. There is a ... | ||
| power window operation | 5/1/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: i have a 1997 mustang gt, the last couple of days both driver and passenger power windows have been ... A: Is it a convertible or a coupe?? With wiring your always out there in the dark without the vehicle ... | ||
| 1984 Lincoln town car - kicking and bucking | 5/1/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I have a 1984 Lincoln Town Car with a 302. Sometimes when driving at a steady speed the car will ... A: Brian, I would next give it a tune up and change the fuel filter. The fuel filter will probably be ... | ||
| Low side a/c pressure connection | 4/30/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My a/c stopped blowing cold. Only blows cool. I figure it needs r-134a recharge. Where is low side ... A: Well this makes more sense. If the chirping happens when the ac is trying to engage look at the ... | ||
| Tilt steering wheel & turn signal | 4/30/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: The pick-up in question is a 91' F-150. The only problem I can find is that the turn signal won't ... A: My personal opinions aside on this I recommend pricing out a used column from an autowrecker or a ... | ||
| 1999 Ford Contour | 4/30/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: How do you remove the armrest on the drivers seat? A: Well to start with fold the armrest down. Then use a tie rod splitter and insert that between the ... | ||
| Low side a/c pressure connection | 4/30/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My a/c stopped blowing cold. Only blows cool. I figure it needs r-134a recharge. Where is low side ... A: I would really like to assist you, but to start off with I need to know what kind of vehicle we are ... | ||
| 2004 f-150 fuel filter | 4/16/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: My f-150 just started acting as if it were running out of gas if you hit passing gear. I was told ... A: Robert, the fuel filter is going to be on the inside of the frame, just behind the driver's side ... | ||
| no spark | 4/15/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: i need to know how to pinpoint a spark problem on a 1989 ford,i know you only go to 1985 but was ... A: Jim, first you need to check to make sure your rotor is turning inside the distributor. Next, you ... | ||
| brake problems | 4/13/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I have been hearing a dragging /rubbing noise since replacing my rear brake shoes, and some times ... A: Martin, you might want to look at your brake adjuster inside the drum. It is possible that you have ... | ||
| 93 v6 auto Ford Explorer | 4/12/2007 | 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, after reading your last statements I would be more inclined to believe that the idle change is ... | ||
| driveshaft | 4/11/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: i have a 75 f100 390 c6 and a 79 f100 that the motor and trans is going in to here is my ... A: Thomas, what I would do is go to a salvage yard and find the drive shaft that I needed. It ... | ||
| Gas guage | 4/9/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I have a 85 ford f150 302 w/ dual tanks. The front tank works, guage and pump. When i switch over ... A: William, I have thought about this one for a while and I have asked people that have more experience ... | ||
| Ford F100 rear axle | 4/8/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: Last week my the rear axle on my truck seperated from the rear drive and the whole wheel came off ... A: John, this is a very involved type of question. First you will need to open the cover and make sure ... | ||
| 1984 F150 | 4/6/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: How do I change the front drive shaft on a standard transmission 300 engine A: Thomas, are you asking me how to disconnect the driveshaft from the transmission? If you are, then ... | ||
| 1983 4x4 front hub removal | 4/5/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I am trying to replace my front rotors and have caliper, outer hub lock cap and the "C" clip on the ... A: Johnathan, the snap ring is tough to get out. I will start by using some lubricant to clean out the ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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James Melnyk
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Expertise
I am able to answer questions regarding newer and current Ford related questions. Please ask all questions with the year and model of vehicle please. Makes it easier to assit you. I am away on weekends but will reply when i return on monday. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Experience
I am a certified diesel tech at a busy Ford dealership. I specialize in the ford 6.0 litre diesel as well as the new 6.4 litre. Full time employed and willing to assist where i can
Education/Credentials
Licenced automotive service technician, Ford factory trained diesel tech,
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