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| Aerostar Low Voltage Reading | 7/3/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 1993 Ford Aerostar that recently began showing a lower then normal voltage on the dash ...
A: disregard guage have checked with a voltmeter to verify low voltage you've already thrown an ...
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| 96 ford contour transmission problem | 7/2/2008 | mark henson |
Q: My 96 ford contour is having some odd transmission problems. When I'm going down the road it will ...
A: these vehicles are electronically controlled so without checking i wouldn't-has it been serviced ...
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| carborator | 7/2/2008 | mark henson |
Q: i have a 1986 ford f150 i have to pump the gas to start the engine. After starting and putting in ...
A: what size engine is in this truck-most 86 models were fuel injected except for bigger engines which ...
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| ball joints | 7/1/2008 | Jeff Wade |
Q: 2003 explorer 53,000 miles noticed rubber boots were disintegrating so took it to ford under premium ...
A: Need to know which rubber boots you are talking about and your VIN number , so I can look up parts ...
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| 02' escape won't idle and dies | 7/1/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 02' escape v6 2 wheel drive 118,000 miles+. When u start it it will turn over but unless u ...
A: locate it on the throttle body/bore remove it and clean it with throttle bore cleaner you will see ...
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| ac switch 1999 ford e350 van | 7/1/2008 | mark henson |
Q: How do I remove the dashboard in order to replace a high/low switch for heating, ac?
A: there should be a plastic panel going around the switch and radio etc. that panel should pop off pay ...
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| trailer light troubleshooting | 6/30/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 97 explorer 4.0 SOHC. for some reason my lights to my trailer aren't working. I know its ...
A: do the lights on the vehicle work-if they do then it is probably to do with the wiring-loose grounds ...
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| P0430 CEL Error Code | 6/30/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 2007 V6 mustang with 11,000 miles. I changed the stock headers about a month ago and ...
A: i don't get into much racing changes so did you remove catalytic convertors or oxygen sensors what ...
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| fan not working. | 6/29/2008 | mark henson |
Q: ok so I have a 98 ford contour se 4cyl ztec. my radiator electric fan dont kick on automaticly ...
A: their is a bulletin not a recall concerning temp guages reading wrong on some of these vehicles so ...
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| a/compressor | 6/29/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I own a 2003 Ford Explorer with dual a/c (front and back). I took it to a shop today because it is ...
A: if it is a compressor which is very well possible-i figure you would need a compressor (i only use ...
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| 1997 ford t-bird | 6/29/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I changed the thermostat but tighten the bolts to much so the housing cracked my question is if I ...
A: that would be the smart thing to do because the housing is a lot less expensive than the ...
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| 2002 ford focus | 6/28/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I thought my battery was going bad, had a jump start. car was really sputtering with the accelator ...
A: if it is making a loud noise it means you blew up your engine what size engine do you have it it is ...
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| Front Brakes 199 Ford F150 Pick-up. | 6/28/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I am changing the pads and rotors on my pickup and it is a solid rotar that has the front/rear wheel ...
A: i don't have a complete year model of your truck it came as 199-it it is a 2 wheel drive after the ...
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| Ford E-350 will not crank when hot | 6/28/2008 | mark henson |
Q: The E-350 has a 300 6 cyl and intermediately it will after driving and motor warm up, either stall ...
A: a simple explanation voltage is supplied to coil on positive terminal-with key on voltage is ...
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| Hard to start pickup | 6/28/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 1994 F350. 460 V8 with automatic trans. My problem is that even with all fresh tuneup parts ...
A: first when you try to start it for the first time cold push accelerator about 1/2 way down before ...
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| power steering fluid | 6/27/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 1998 mercury mystique v6 I need to add power steering fluid to my car manual states I ...
A: i would but the mercon but buy a name brand there is differences in quality fluids and if it is to ...
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| my probe | 6/27/2008 | mark henson |
Q: my 1993 probe gt 177k was running fine in tell it died on me comeing up my drive way now it wont ...
A: yes if you want to test and check your pump-just because you don't hear it don't mean it is the ...
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| Moon Roof Leak | 6/26/2008 | Drew Young |
Q: I just bought a 2005 Ford Escape, the moon roof seems to be leaking at the rear where the seal ...
A: Mark, the answer is yes,the sunroof glass does have a drain track sitting under it. This track is ...
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| 1997 Town Car | 6/26/2008 | mark henson |
Q: Is the timing adjustable on a 1997 Town Car 4.6? If not, how do you get rid of pinging?
A: it is not adjustable-use good gas-check for vacuum leaks-clean your mass airflow sensor then take ...
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| rack and pinion for 96 ford explorer removal | 6/26/2008 | mark henson |
Q: well i have everything disconnected on the rack but can't get it out. what would be easier,raising ...
A: 1996 Ford Truck Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L Vehicle Level Steering and Suspension Steering ...
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| 88 Ford F-150 Idles poorly, hesitates and will not restart when hot. | 6/26/2008 | mark henson |
Q: 88 Ford F-150 Manual, 4.9 L, 6 Cyl, F.I. Milage unknown. 100k+? Truck idles poorly (low) and will ...
A: i would like to know what led you to replace egr and tps sensor did you lean throttle bore and idle ...
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| Ford E-350 will not crank when hot | 6/25/2008 | mark henson |
Q: The E-350 has a 300 6 cyl and intermediately it will after driving and motor warm up, either stall ...
A: don't blame you for trying it yourself sometimes these things can be hard to find-yes the hot side ...
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| a/c | 6/24/2008 | mark henson |
Q: i replaced a/c compressor.evaced and recharged.it worked fine for a week,then caput.took apart to ...
A: the orifice tube is located in the condensor to evaporator tube other words the high pressure ...
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| Speedometer/Odometer Not Working | 6/24/2008 | mark henson |
Q: Today, my speedometer and odometer stopped working. Everything else seems to work fine. Transmission ...
A: try bumping the dash right above the cluster while driving pay attention to traffic-if the trans is ...
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| 1999 tord taurus | 6/23/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I can not get the door door ajar light to go off. I have check all the doors and trunk lid. I can ...
A: these vehicles have the switch built on to the door latches-you might try spraying wd40 or pb ...
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| AC/ heat fan blower | 6/23/2008 | mark henson |
Q: My neighbor 96 ford explorer fan work intermittently. When he turns the air /heat on /off switch it ...
A: you could go to the blower when it is acting up and tap on it if it starts to run could have ...
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| air conditioning ford escort | 6/22/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I need a wiring diagram for the air conditioning system for my 1999 ford escort se
A: i tried a couple of ways to send you a diagram but the programs i use will not let me copy a ...
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| help me | 6/22/2008 | mark henson |
Q: u wouldnt happen to know how to put a clutch in would you? i have a 94 ford f150 staight 6 5 speed, ...
A: do yourself a favor and replace the whole slave cylinder assembly with the throw out bearing already ...
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| ABS Warning Light | 6/22/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 2000 Ford Windstar SEL. About two months ago, the ABS warning light started coming on when ...
A: i have never tried to replace just the ring but it will knock off with a hammer and chisel ...
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| 1993 ford ranger | 6/22/2008 | mark henson |
Q: 1993 ford ranger 6cyl.will not start sometimes makes a clicking noise. the battery is good and i ...
A: it sounds like you have a loose connection or a bad starter-check and see if one of your cables is ...
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| ABS Warning Light | 6/22/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 2000 Ford Windstar SEL. About two months ago, the ABS warning light started coming on when ...
A: in my area diagnosing the abs light (scan and check) replacing the axle-clearing codes and verifying ...
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| my taurus wont fire | 6/21/2008 | mark henson |
Q: ihave a 2000 taurus that lost its spark from the coil,have already changed the coil pack still dead ...
A: does your car have antitheft light glowing or flashing on your dash did you cut and wire in your ...
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| 2003 Ford Windstar brake rotor removal | 6/21/2008 | mark henson |
Q: How do you remove the rotors on a 2003 Windstar? They don't slide off the hub once the calipers are ...
A: according to alldata on this vehicle their are at least three brake disc bolts they are between the ...
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| Engine Whining | 6/21/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 1999 Ford Ranger and there is a constant whining in the engine. It never stops and does not ...
A: first lets try to determine where it is coming from with your engine running does the noise change ...
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| Ford Van changing spark plugs | 6/20/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 1999, Ford Van Econoline E250, heavy duty, 5.4 engine. Where are the plugs located and how ...
A: pull engine cover off and breather assembly i believe you have eight coils on this engine and the ...
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| Heat & Air fan | 6/20/2008 | mark henson |
Q: My neighbor 96 ford explorer fan work intermittently. When he turns the air /heat switch it some ...
A: first check next time it is not working wiggle your key and see if fan comes on these are bad for ...
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| ford explorer not starting | 6/20/2008 | mark henson |
Q: 95' ford explorer xlt 4 door 2wd. 4.0 v6 pushrod. bought it with 10 month old gas in it and ended up ...
A: when you say regulator blows out fuel with key on. you do mean from the schrader valve and not the ...
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| antifreeze leak | 6/20/2008 | mark henson |
Q: i have a 2001 ford taurus se with 68000miles. it leaks antifreeze slowly. however the temperature ...
A: without actually seeing the car its hard to say-intake manifold gasket could be leaking-what i would ...
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| 98 Explorer timing chain repair | 6/19/2008 | mark henson |
Q: In all honesty, how much should it cost to have the timing chain replaced. I understand that the ...
A: depends on if you have the overhead valve or overhead cam engine the overhead valve engine should be ...
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| cruise control | 6/19/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 2005 f150 5-speed v6 work truck trim. The truck did not come with cruise control. I ...
A: their are kits out there after market that would be cheaper to install-you can buy all components ...
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