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| 1993 Ford auto shifting | 7/9/2009 | Chris |
Q: I have a '93 150 with 4x4, 351 and automatic with 140K miles. My question relates to the ...
A: hey there, check if there is a vacuum solenoid on the right hand side of the transmission. there ...
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| 1996 ford explorer transmission | 7/8/2009 | Chris |
Q: i have a 1996 ford explorer eddie bauer edition. i'm sorry i don't know the correct names for all ...
A: hey there thatnks for asking, if this is the part that is attached to the transmission, it is called ...
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| Gas Tank Spit Up | 7/7/2009 | Chris |
Q: When I attempt to fuel my 2001 Ford Windstar SEL, I cannot get past 1 gallon when the fuel begins to ...
A: hey there- at the bottom of the filler neck at the entry point of the fule tank, there is something ...
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| service engine light | 7/6/2009 | Chris |
Q: The light on my 99 taurus is coming on with codes po171 po172. I changed the maf sensor but still ...
A: hey there if i remember correctly these are codes indicating the engine is running lean. that ...
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| 1998 Expedition disengage theft | 7/2/2009 | Chris |
Q: My 1998 Expedition runs great with over 250K. However, in the summer months when it gets above 85 ...
A: hey there. this is a very odd problem, and i have never heard of a complaint like this, i really ...
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| 1998 Expedition disengage theft | 7/2/2009 | Chris |
Q: My 1998 Expedition runs great with over 250K. However, in the summer months when it gets above 85 ...
A: hey there, unfortunatly the anitheft cannot be disabled bery easily. do you have more than one key ...
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| Ford Cylinder 8 Misfire Hesitation From 700 rpm to 2200 RPM | 7/1/2009 | Chris |
Q: Okay. Heres My Story, I Have a 1999 eddie Bauer Ford Expedition 4wd with the 5.4l Engine. I ...
A: hey there, if good spark and fuel is present then you have no other choice but to have that ...
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| fuel pump | 7/1/2009 | Chris |
Q: what is the factory psi for a 1962 ford falcon fuel pump with a 170 6 cylinder engine
A: hey there. sorry i dont work on vehicles this old,and we no longer hae access to service manuals for ...
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| AIR FROM DEFROSTER ONLY | 6/30/2009 | Chris |
Q: AIR IS COMING OUT OF THE DEFROSTER ONLY. NO AIR FROM HEATER OR AC OR VENT. WHAT AM I LOOKING FOR? ...
A: hey there. well first of all i need to know what type of vehicle this is, and if it ia climat ...
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| Alignment | 6/29/2009 | Jeff Wade |
Q: I have a 2002 Ford F150 Supercab 2 wheel drive. It has 83,000 miles. The tires are the original BF ...
A: It's hard to say and depends on your driving conditions. Get an alignment and have the front ...
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| Car stalling | 6/29/2009 | Chris |
Q: I have a 1995 Ford Taurus and it has been stalling every now and then. I had the fuel filter ...
A: hey there. unfortunatly this isssue can be almost anything, from a dirty mass air flow to a stuck ...
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| Brake pedal spongy | 6/26/2009 | Chris |
Q: I have a 1992 Ford Taurus SHO. I recently was working on the rear callipers and I had them off the ...
A: hey there. well I need you to check for one thing. in lines going to the rear of the vehicle check ...
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| 1995 E350 (Class-C RV) 7.5L/460CID Idle good, smooth when cold, stumbles/hesitation under load | 6/25/2009 | Tony Florence |
Q: Have read your past responses and thank you for contributing to us Shade Tree group out here. I ...
A: I think you are on the right track, you'll have to 1st check for a vacuum leak(use a carb cleaner or ...
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| Dash Lights | 6/24/2009 | Chris |
Q: I have a couple dash lights burned out on 1997 Ford Ranger. What is the process to get at them?
A: hey there,. it is pretty easy to get to these bulbs actually, where the instrument cluster is ...
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| 1998 Mercury Mystique | 6/22/2009 | Chris |
Q: It has a check engine light on. I checked the codes and it has the code p402, i think it was EGR. ...
A: ok then check to see if there is something called a DPFE sensor on your car. this is a very typical ...
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| ford expedition battery draining and starting issue | 6/22/2009 | Chris |
Q: a few months ago i had a starting problem on my 1998 ford expedition 5.4 liter. we would hear a ...
A: hey again, allthough i have bever seen a gem module fault out like that, i shouldnt say it is ...
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| ford ef crank sensor | 6/20/2009 | Chris |
Q: the crank angle sensor has gone in my ford ef 1995. I have the part, but am unsure where the ...
A: hey there. i need to know what kind of vehicle this is and what type of engine is in your vehicle. ...
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| ford expedition battery draining and starting issue | 6/18/2009 | Chris |
Q: a few months ago i had a starting problem on my 1998 ford expedition 5.4 liter. we would hear a ...
A: some times the switch will seize onto the side of the transmission. it will take a bit of patience ...
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| 1993 Ford Explorer XLT starter/solenoid problem? | 6/18/2009 | mark henson |
Q: Henson, I have a 1993 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L with automatic transmission. The odomoter reads approx. ...
A: without seeing this vehicle myself i am not comfortable giving you advice wrecked or not is not a ...
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| 1999 ford expedition | 6/17/2009 | Tony Florence |
Q: I have a 1999 ford expedition 5.4 litre triton it misses or has a dead spot only on up hill ...
A: You probably have an ignition coil on a cyl. shorting and causing a miss. It has to be severe enough ...
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| ford expedition battery draining and starting issue | 6/17/2009 | Chris |
Q: a few months ago i had a starting problem on my 1998 ford expedition 5.4 liter. we would hear a ...
A: hey there, there is one other quick test that i notice you hav not listed, you have to check the ...
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| noisey alternator?? | 6/16/2009 | Chris |
Q: I own a 2001 Ford Escape XLT, and lately there's been a strange rattling noise from underneath. At ...
A: hey there, i have heard of boisy altenanator bearings, it is actualy a typical problem, the ...
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| 93' Ford Ranger V.6 | 6/16/2009 | mark henson |
Q: How can I tell what type of freon to use in my 93' ford ranger? Can I recharge this with 134a?
A: should have r12 unless changed over-this charge fittings are quick connect if 134 and screw on if ...
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| Runaway Throttle on 1995 FORD E150 w 240000 | 6/14/2009 | Chris |
Q: We noticed your info on things, and want to share this inquire. Several times in the last few days, ...
A: hey there, that is an odd problem, try removing the IAC motor and see if the the valve is stuck ...
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| 2004 f-150 | 6/13/2009 | James |
Q: I have a 2004 f-150 5.4 ltr. I have changed the fuel filter recently. When I am driving and come ...
A: Remove the air filter duct work. Use air intake and throttle body spray as your cleaner. Spray the ...
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| 1989 f150 hesitates | 6/13/2009 | Chris |
Q: My truck seems to hesitate all the time. kind of feels like someone is putting on the brakes and ...
A: hey there, there are many different things that can cause this issue, you need to check your basics, ...
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| 2002 mercury sable a/c fan | 6/12/2009 | Drew Young |
Q: the fan only works on position 4, it will not work in postions 1,2, or 3.
A: Water may have entered the blower motor fresh air intake.This could short the blower motor and the ...
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| 94 ford explorer problem | 6/12/2009 | James |
Q: its been like this for 3 days now do u have any idea's?
A: Retrieve the trouble codes. they will shed some insight into which sensors are giving problems. Any ...
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| Ford van | 6/12/2009 | James |
Q: I have a 1989 ford E150 with A 5.8(351) EFI I have changed out the fuel pressure regulate I found a ...
A: What trouble codes are present when you retrieve them. Your problem sounds like a faulty MAP sensor. ...
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| fuel system problem | 6/11/2009 | James |
Q: I have a '92 f150 with a 300 6 cyl. I went overseas for a year, and when I came home, truck would ...
A: Yes, that is one of the worst things that you can do to a vehicle. You will need to drop the tank to ...
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| 2001 Ford Taurus will not start | 6/10/2009 | James |
Q: My 3.0L 2001 Taurus will not start. On a cold wet morning my car starts, runs very ruff for 10 ...
A: That is the code I was looking for. It is the same problem my friend experienced. Somehow, water is ...
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| ford ranger | 6/10/2009 | James |
Q: i have a 1995 Ford Ranger XlT supercab and the check engine light was not on. but i was leaving for ...
A: There is an assembly that connects the intake manifold to the charcoal canister The assembly is made ...
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| 2003 E250 Misfiring | 6/9/2009 | James |
Q: 2003 E250 misfiring constantly, the check engine light is flashing non stop as well. This started ...
A: Have the trouble codes read. You probably know that you may have gotten bad fuel. Change the fuel ...
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| 1992 Bronco 351 EFI surging and gas smell under load | 6/8/2009 | James |
Q: My Bronco now has about 190K on it but runs smooth and quiet around town, engine still seems strong, ...
A: Something I didn't ask, have you retrieved the codes? If you need a picture or instructions, and ...
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| 1999 Ford Contour se 2.5 L V-6 | 6/8/2009 | James |
Q: I took my car for a smog test and it failed the emissions test, high NOX. Can changing the spark ...
A: Before you throw parts at the car, retrieve the trouble codes stored. The check engine light is on, ...
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| ford expedition | 6/8/2009 | Chris |
Q: my rear speed sensor is out on my 98 ford expedition. where is it and can i do it myself/
A: hey there, anybody can do anything themselves it just depends on you mechanical know how.... there ...
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| engine identification | 6/7/2009 | James |
Q: Where would I find the block ID code on a 1970's Ford 460, and how do I find out what it means ? The ...
A: Look either under the distributor, or behind the starter mount location on the block. Clean the are ...
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| 2001 Ford Taurus will not start | 6/7/2009 | James |
Q: My 3.0L 2001 Taurus will not start. On a cold wet morning my car starts, runs very ruff for 10 ...
A: There are a couple of suggestions I have. First, most important, we need to retrieve the trouble ...
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| water leak ranger 3.0 | 6/6/2009 | James |
Q: I have a water leak on drivers side behind the exhaust manifold. Is there a freeze plug in this ...
A: There are freeze plugs on both sides of the block, so yes. The culprit is probably a freeze plug, ...
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| 1997 mercury mountaineer | 6/6/2009 | James |
Q: Good evening...my car has started this hesistation...Being a woman I don't know if that is the right ...
A: Several culprits may be involved. In order to find the real culprit, have the trouble codes ...
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