Ford/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 02 f150 supercrew | 2/3/2008 | Ragu |
| Q: I just bought a 2002 Ford f150 supercrew lariat. I was wondering what i should take extra care of, ... A: what size engine 4.6 or 5.4 2WD or 4WD ?still no problem you should find out when the last tune-up ... | ||
| 1999 F350 | 2/3/2008 | Ragu |
| Q: My door glass blew out the other week, I have a replacement glass (driver;s door) just cant get it ... A: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Window Glass—Front ... | ||
| 47 Ford jailbar with a ford 302 | 2/2/2008 | Robert |
| Q: I have a 47 ford and have purchased an EZY Wire wiring loom for it. I have installed the loom and ... A: the balast resistor goes in the (+) lead going to the coil... if not installed this could be the ... | ||
| 1996 Explorer idling fast then dropping off | 2/2/2008 | Robert |
| Q: I have a 1996 ford explorer V-8 5.0L AWD, I recently had the transmission rebuilt, when I got the ... A: is there a check engine light on? Have you talked to the transmission shop about the problem? things ... | ||
| heater on 1999 f150 p/u | 2/2/2008 | Ragu |
| Q: My heater wont get hot inside my 1999 F150 p/u, can you help with this? A: some things to test first. ck the hoses on the out side firewall of your truck.with caution feel the ... | ||
| alternator | 12/22/2007 | Robert |
| Q: I have a 2002 windstar.I started noticing a whining noise coming from the alt. a few weeks ... A: The whining sound is comming from the bearings inside of the alternator... is the alternator bad ... ... | ||
| exhaust-leaking around Ypipe | 12/22/2007 | Robert |
| Q: How do you repair them? Ford says it will take four hours and $550.00. Gary Beckes ANSWER: is ... A: ok. this is a little different... there is a small "doughnut" gasket that goes between the Y pipe ... | ||
| Ford F150 4.2 Ltr starting motor grinding | 12/21/2007 | Cluney Pearce |
| Q: I received the following auto reply but never did receive the answer to my question from Mr. Pearce. ... A: I have never shimmed a ford starter before in my career, but I guest its always one out there that ... | ||
| 351 windsor won't start | 12/20/2007 | Robert |
| Q: I have a 351 and it started losing power then would only run when cold now just misses like no fuel ... A: Have you tried checking the idle air bypass or the mass air meter? What year is the vehicle? or more ... | ||
| exhaust-leaking around Ypipe | 12/18/2007 | Robert |
| Q: How do you repair them? Ford says it will take four hours and $550.00. Gary Beckes A: is this on a 99 up mustang? if so there is a TSB on it and it needs to be welded up... 550.00 is a ... | ||
| 1998 F-150 OEM Alarm System | 12/15/2007 | Robert |
| Q: My truck has just started acting crazy. The lights flash, the horn blows and the doors locks and ... A: try to re-program your remotes... (Should be done by key cycling the ignition switch 8 times ... | ||
| door will not shut or lock in place | 6/12/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: My driver side door on my F150 truck will not shut or lock in place. What can I do? It just ... A: Silvia, what you need to do is look at the part where the door catches on the truck. There is a ... | ||
| f150 subwoofer | 6/6/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I am trying to hook up subwoofers and amp into a 1997 f150 lariat. I have a 6 disc cd player and ... A: if it is a factory stereo then you will not find any RCA plugs behind. So yeah you will need to get ... | ||
| Fuel problem...I believe. | 6/4/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: 1988 Ford F250 7.5ltr 460hp Automatic Transmission 2WD I was just driving around and the truck ... A: hey there Richard. you might want to see if you have pulse at the injectors. use a noid light for ... | ||
| 2002 Ford Explorer Seat Stuck | 5/28/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: The thing is, my driver's seat is automatic and it was rolled too far ahead and it will not go back ... A: i am going to assume Yolanda that you mean the seat will not recline. if that is the case when you ... | ||
| TRUCK WON'T START AFTER GETS HOT | 5/26/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: WE HAVE A 1995 FORD F350, 7.3 MOTER WITH POWER STROKE. AFTER THE TRUCK GETS HOT,IT WILL NOT START. ... A: Well crank and turn over are the same things. I am going to assume that the engine cranks (turns ... | ||
| bad fuel economy | 5/25/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I have a 1992 F150 extended cab with a 5.0 302 v8 engion... when I first bought it (like 6 months ... A: Is the sensor fouling up or is it not switching? if the sensor is fouling up is it because of oil ... | ||
| vin decoding | 5/22/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My 2003 Ford F-150 Supercab with the 4.6 engine has a vin#1FTRX17W03NB30967 and the parts guys are ... A: i am assuming there looking for the engine code there Nick. And you have the "W" engine sir your ... | ||
| map sensor 1987 ranger | 5/21/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: location of map sensor on 2 w drive 1987 ford ranger 2.3? A: http://www.bwdbrand.com/web_app/catalog/catalog.aspx Check out this link. It should take you to a ... | ||
| 95 Taurus Vibrates... | 5/21/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My 95 Taurus frontend vibrates when I get up around 60 MPH. I had the tires balanced and it still ... A: Derrell also i recommend having a wheel alignment preformed as well to make sure we are not dealing ... | ||
| 2003 F-350 cutting out on me... | 5/20/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I was driving my 2003 F-350 Power Stroke today and was pulling into a gas station and slowing down ... A: I am going to assume that you have a 7.3 litre in your Super Duty. If that is the case then you are ... | ||
| Clutch noise | 5/19/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I own a 1985 F150 2wd standard 6 cylinder truck. I had the clutch replaced a few months ago and ... A: Jay, unfortunately, I would say that the noise does indicate a throw-out bearing that is prematurely ... | ||
| Ford F350 Clutch master cylinder | 5/18/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: How do I bleed a clutch master cylinder after installation on a 2000 F350? A: hey there Roy. Sorry in the delay to my reply. but your best bet is to manually bleed the master in ... | ||
| power window quit | 5/17/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My wife has a '95 mustang cobra convertible. The driver window began operating slowly a while back. ... A: hey jack sorry for the late response. Make sure you have proper power and ground to the switch as ... | ||
| 1978 ford 300 motor | 5/17/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: my 300 engine rotates smooth till hits an area then its hard and goes through starters and fly ... A: Wayne, the first thing that comes to mind is that the starter is not being shimmed to the proper ... | ||
| power window replacement | 5/16/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: i have an 03 f150 crew cap pick up. i took off the door panels and i have power go to the moter. it ... A: i belive on that model there Paul the window motor is just screwed on by three torx screws and that ... | ||
| what type of engine is it? | 5/15/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: I was just recently given a 76' F-250 camper special.The only problem i have with it is I dont know ... A: Tony, the best way to tell the size of the engine is by the water pump. If you can locate the ... | ||
| Ford F150 1985 Starting Problems | 5/13/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: My truck started when coldafter running for 10 mins it still turns over fine but will not even hit. ... A: Larry, it sounds like you have an ignition coil or a pick-up coil that is going bad. The ignition ... | ||
| bad fuel economy | 5/13/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I have a 1992 F150 extended cab with a 5.0 302 v8 engion... when I first bought it (like 6 months ... A: Hey brad sorry for the long response was a long weekend here in Canada and i spent it with the ... | ||
| bad fuel economy | 5/12/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: I have a 1992 F150 extended cab with a 5.0 302 v8 engion... when I first bought it (like 6 months ... A: Hey there Brad, You may have a fouled up O2 sensor again if you were running bad still after putting ... | ||
| pd305 engine misfire! | 5/12/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: Vehicle is 1999 Winstar V6 3.8 liter 155,000kms. Noticed a misfire while driving vehicle which ... A: Hey there Robert, Cylinder 5 is the middle on the front side of the engine. You lucked out there its ... | ||
| 1994 Ford Escort | 5/11/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: James, I own a 1994 Escort, never had any problems with it, but lately when you turn it off and ... A: If you have the door open does the door indicator illuminate as well Scott? if the light works ... | ||
| lifter | 5/9/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: i have a 1988 ford mustang i need lifter adjustment for 5.0 A: Phyl, Hi there well depends on the type of rocker arms you have on your 5 liter weather or not ... | ||
| fx4 towing | 5/9/2007 | James Melnyk |
| Q: My f150 is a 2004 (new style) I just purchased a 5th wheel that weighs 8500 lbs dry and a load cap. ... A: I am sorry i cannot tell you to haul more then your truck is rated for Dave. But i can tell you it ... | ||
| 1983 Ford F100 | 5/8/2007 | Jason Short |
| Q: Can a 1983 Ford F100 with a V-6, 2wd tow a 5000 lb camper? It would just be short trips, 30 miles ... A: Chris, it really depends on how you plan on towing it. If you have a frame mounted bumper, just ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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I`ve been with ford for 17 yrs, there is not to much I don`t know. I have 3 masters with ford linc,merc. I was a trouble shooter for the last 8 yrs
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