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| humming noise | 5/8/2007 | James Melnyk |
Q: when my 2003 ford ranger extended cab 4x4 hits about 30 miles an hour i get a major humming noise. i ...
A: Well Mike I think you are on the right track. I belive it sounds like a wheel bearing as well. Id ...
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| Engine won't start | 5/7/2007 | Jason Short |
Q: went to go start my truck it turns over fine but won't start sprayed starting fluid into the ...
A: Doug, it definitely sounds like a fuel problem. I don't know what year your truck is, so it would ...
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| 2003 ford taurus | 5/7/2007 | James Melnyk |
Q: i was stopped at a red light to make a left hand turn. half way thru the turn the engine revved up. ...
A: First off let us check the level in the transmission. With a low level it is not going to work at ...
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| ford f-150 8.8" axel shafts | 5/6/2007 | James Melnyk |
Q: how do i remove the axel shafts to take the ring and pinion out? is there some kind of pin or c-clip ...
A: To remove the axles there are c clips holding them in. To access them you will need to remove the ...
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| f 150 2003 model | 5/5/2007 | James Melnyk |
Q: air bag light flashes a code 27 is this a sensor code and if it is do you have a component parts ...
A: The code 27 you are getting is flashing due to an open or short in the passenger seat pretensioner. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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?? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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