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| Ford,87 302 | 2/27/2008 | Robert |
Q: I have trouble with my car idling.When it's cold it's fine but after it warms up it stalls a lot.I ...
A: Honestly... try getting the vacume leaks taken care of first... a vacume leak can cause your car to ...
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| no ignition power | 2/27/2008 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1989 Ford Lariat 1/2 ton 4x4. When I put the key in the ignition, the lights come on, ...
A: alright... first thing we need to try is checking power at the steering column... under the steering ...
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| Ford Sport Trac front end noise | 2/27/2008 | Ragu |
Q: I own a 2001 explorer sport trac with approximately 130k miles. There is a 'clunking' sound the ...
A: ok this is one of those things i would need to road test. but what i would ck is the u-joint that ...
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| air cleaner (engine oil and water) | 2/26/2008 | Robert |
Q: i have a 1987 ford ranger 2.0 engine 4 speed with OD (5 speed) 158,000 miles. i have noticed that i ...
A: Sounds like it is starting to get what is called blow by... there is a little bit of oin getting ...
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| anti lock brake problems | 2/26/2008 | Ragu |
Q: I have a 01 Ford Sport trac, After I changed the Rotors and Calipers the ABS system would activate ...
A: Dan when you turn the key on does the abs light up and then go out ? if so then the next thing are ...
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| p0304 | 2/26/2008 | Robert |
Q: its 99 mazda B-3000 89k rebuilt by jasper before i bought it, was running great code came up p0304 ...
A: Notes Combustion Chamber Volume 50.1 - 47.1 cc Head Bolt Torque First Torque 80 Nm Second ...
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| 89 ford truck | 2/25/2008 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1989 ford 150 that will crank but will not start. truck has new plugs and wires. Help me ...
A: after checking that here are the values for the tfi module (On the destributer) pins 1, 2, 5, and ...
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| 5.0 Mustang stumbling | 2/24/2008 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1988 Mustang 5.0 GT w/manual trans and 273 rear ratio. I installed a brand new long block ...
A: the tps is the dark green wire... the value should be less than one volt at idle KOEO... here is a ...
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| 99 Taurus | 2/23/2008 | Robert |
Q: I have recently started having a problem getting my car into drive. I am pretty sure I need new ...
A: is the shifter hard to move or does the transmisson not want to shift?? if the shifter gets hard to ...
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| Vehicle Storage | 2/22/2008 | Robert |
Q: I will be leaving my Ford Explorer (1995) unused for several months.Are there any specials ...
A: Yes... first and foremost... put some fuel stabeliser in the tank and run it to get it through the ...
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| ford escort zx2 | 2/21/2008 | Robert |
Q: just bought car few months ago temp gauge showed the car would warm up a little still not in middle, ...
A: First thing is make sure that the cooling system is full.. second, check the coolant temo sensor... ...
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| 1999 Ford Expedition Sputtering | 2/21/2008 | Robert |
Q: I just got gas at a station I normally don’t purchase from and within 15 minutes or so, my truck ...
A: It sounds like bad gas.. (Or a little water in the gas...) you might try some octane booster or a ...
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| 1982 Ford F150 | 2/21/2008 | Ragu |
Q: I recently had a braking problem where my brake pedal would slowly sink to the floor at a stop. I ...
A: "Not everyone looking for answers has limited mechanical knowledge, and some of us can spell" ...
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| 90 t-bird super coupe | 2/18/2008 | Robert |
Q: i was wondering since the other ford mechanic is gone and i need an answer soon if you could help ...
A: Sorry for the delay.. This one is beginning to stump me.. it is hard to diagnose some of these cars ...
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| 1993 F150 "idle" trouble | 2/18/2008 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1993 F150 4x4 reg cab with 5.0 V8, 5spd manual trans, 4:10 gears etc. Never had any trouble ...
A: ok... this might not be a fix for it but it might make it more driveable while we figure out what is ...
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| 90 t-bird super coupe | 2/17/2008 | Robert |
Q: i was wondering since the other ford mechanic is gone and i need an answer soon if you could help ...
A: LEt's see... if replacing the relay helped for a couple of days than it started messing up again I ...
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| ford brakes | 2/17/2008 | Robert |
Q: my brakes went to almost nothing suddenly and if u drive in reverse and apply them there is next to ...
A: ok.. first things first... is the brake fluid level ok? after checking that check all 4 wheels for ...
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| ford 300 six | 2/16/2008 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1984 300 six. can the valve lash be ajusted? thanks mike ANSWER: I am 99% sure that it can ...
A: it could be comming from the lifters... ty draining a quart of oil and assing a quart of atf to the ...
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| 1989 escort heater blower not working | 2/16/2008 | Ragu |
Q: this is really a great website. I have a 1989 Ford Pony, and the heater blower just stopped. It does ...
A: first thing i would ck is the blower motor remove the wire connector and with the meter test to see ...
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| 1997 Ford F150 | 2/16/2008 | Ragu |
Q: 3 wks ago I replaced the dead battery. I don't run the truck much, yesterday I went to start it and ...
A: sounds like you may have a relay sticking make sure you have everything off and the key off. then ...
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| 5.0 Mustang stumbling | 2/14/2008 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1988 Mustang 5.0 GT w/manual trans and 273 rear ratio. I installed a brand new long block ...
A: the easiest way to check it is to use a streight pin through the wire and check voltage through it. ...
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| 1985 f250 wont start | 2/14/2008 | Robert |
Q: the truck ran fine until last night ,i was out warming the truck up and i noticed that i had a fuse ...
A: First thing to do is check the fuel pump.... is it electric or mechanical... What fuse was blown? ...
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| 93 ford explorer 4wd 4dr auto trans | 2/14/2008 | Robert |
Q: car wont start. when key is turned in the ignition engine tries to turn over but it doesn't, makes a ...
A: Here ya go... WARNING: WHEN SERVICING STARTER MOTOR OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE IN THE AREA OF ...
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| 1988 ford f150 4.9 | 2/13/2008 | Robert |
Q: truck wont stay running at idle if i apply little pedal runs but very rough, runs better the more i ...
A: Yes.. .the solenouid can be checked... remove the electrical connector. using jumper wires go from ...
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| 1993 mercury tracer | 2/13/2008 | Ragu |
Q: Engine(1.9 liter) misses under load and has a rough idle. I also have notice the gas tank is ...
A: when you have a misfire under a load it could be several things first you need to test spark,fuel ...
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| 5.0 Mustang stumbling | 2/12/2008 | Robert |
Q: I have a 1988 Mustang 5.0 GT w/manual trans and 273 rear ratio. I installed a brand new long block ...
A: First things first.... since it is an 88 please remember that it is not as friendly to upgrades as a ...
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| ford ranger | 2/12/2008 | Ragu |
Q: I HAVE A 1986 FORD RANGER THE FRONT PARK LIGHTS DON'T WORK. I BOUGHT NEW BULBS & STILL DON'T WORK ...
A: first thing i would ck is the fuses .with the head light switch turn on test the fuse if you don't ...
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| brake lights won't turn off | 2/11/2008 | Robert |
Q: i have a 1999 chevy blazer and my brake lights won't turn off (both left and right as well as center ...
A: Hmmm... does your blazer have wiring for a trailer? if so is it factory? Lat's see... Let me do some ...
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| Ford V6 Ranger Smells antifreeze | 2/11/2008 | Robert |
Q: My 2000 Ranger with V6 4WD smells of a leak from antifreeze but no leaks on the ground or any where ...
A: Unfortunatly... this is gonna be a ahrd one... (Because I can't see the truck...) an alternitave to ...
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| 1989 5.0 fuel pump | 2/9/2008 | Robert |
Q: i have a 1989 5.0 how difficult is it to change out a fuel pump on my own (i know i have to drop the ...
A: The fuel pump is verry easy... to do it support the fuel tank with a block of wood and a jack... ...
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| 97 Tbird LX | 2/9/2008 | Robert |
Q: I know I have an intake manifold leaking coolant, however there is an excessive vibration from the ...
A: Provided you have a 4.6 car... This is absolutley caused by the intake... (I just purchased a 97 ...
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| 85' f150 inline 6 300 | 2/9/2008 | Ragu |
Q: every now and then the carb. floods what causes this?
A: inside the carburetor. there is a float bowl above that there is a middle and seat assembly these ...
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| 1988 Ford F150 ignition. | 2/9/2008 | Robert |
Q: When key is turned, excessive play in the turn and no electrical contact made to spin starter. ...
A: Ok.. there is no stabilizer for the ignition rod... (Thanks ford....) the main places to check are ...
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| ecu, ecm, engine computer | 2/8/2008 | Ragu |
Q: ok i have a 85 f150 4x4 5.0 w/a c6 and have replaced every thing from the grill to the bell housing. ...
A: what size eng did you take out if it was it a 5.8 or 5.0?and were do you live if you are in high ...
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| 1988 ford f150 4.9 | 2/8/2008 | Robert |
Q: truck wont stay running at idle if i apply little pedal runs but very rough, runs better the more i ...
A: Not 100% true on the iac but remember just because it is new doesn't mean that it is good... as far ...
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| 87 f-150 4x4 4 speed | 2/7/2008 | Robert |
Q: im new to the hole ford world ..i work mostly on dodge trucks but got a deal on this truck and ...
A: the 351 will boly rioght up to the trans... no problem... you might need aa different set of engine ...
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| p0304 | 2/7/2008 | Robert |
Q: its 99 mazda B-3000 89k rebuilt by jasper before i bought it, was running great code came up p0304 ...
A: Ah, I see... something you can try to fing a vacume leak is spreaying ariound all gasket surfaces ...
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| balljoints in 1999 ford ranger | 2/7/2008 | Ragu |
Q: can you give any info on changing balljoints in my 1999 ford ranger? shop estimate 1000.00 wow ...
A: Parts Information Part OEM Part Price Ball Joint Front Suspension 4 - Lower Ball ...
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| heater on 1999 f150 p/u | 2/7/2008 | Ragu |
Q: My heater wont get hot inside my 1999 F150 p/u, can you help with this? ANSWER: some things to test ...
A: make sure that the radiator is full of coolant not this will cause a vehicle to have no heat. with ...
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| 99 ford taurus alarm issue | 2/6/2008 | Robert |
Q: My door ajar light has just begun to go on and off at will. With that the light stays on. I've ...
A: There is a couple of things that I can think of trying before going to the dealership. try getting a ...
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