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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 2003 ford tarus transmission | 2/8/2012 | brian |
| Q: i have a 2003 ford taurus with 98000 miles on it.when the car gets up to full speed it starts to ... A: is your check engine light on or flashing ??? do you happen to notice if it happens when raining or ... | ||
| 2007 MERCURY CLIMATE CONTROL | 2/8/2012 | brian |
| Q: MY 2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWS AIR ONLY THREW DEFROST VENTS NO MATTER ... A: you have either of 2 things going on, either there is a broken vacuum line going to the heater ... | ||
| Ford Ranger misfire | 2/7/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2004 Ford Ranger v-6 3.0L The #5 cylinder misfires below 1,000rpm. Above that it runs ... A: yes, i have an answer but not a good one. this engine in 2004-2005 were very common for this ... | ||
| 97 ford f150 | 2/2/2012 | Tony Florence |
| Q: I have a 97 Ford f150. We were on a trip and the truck started to lose power especially going ... A: my best guess is possibly a timing chain or chain guide issue. I'm guessing the engine jumped time, ... | ||
| headlights flashing | 2/1/2012 | brian |
| Q: brian My 02 Escape has always had electrical issues. Sometimes the electic locls stop working then ... A: first thing you need to check, by the driver's left foot, look uo into the dash area. you will see a ... | ||
| battery drain | 1/28/2012 | brian |
| Q: 2004 ford expidition 5.4 motor new battery lasted for two days,3rd day it was completely ... A: your vehicle is equipped with a rear wiper ??? if so, remove the rear door panel and disconnect it- ... | ||
| 2000 Ford Focus | 1/27/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2000 Ford Focus automatic. I have owned it 3+ years. About 5 times during that time, many ... A: guess ihave a few questionsjust sp i'm clear when it doesn't start- you insert the key and turn ... | ||
| 2001 Ford Escort check engine light | 1/25/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2001 Ford Escort with the 2.0 engine. Recently, the check engine light has come on and I am ... A: That being the case which, was not an uncommon concern, you want to replace it. it is called and ... | ||
| 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 Eddie Bauer AWD Tranny/Transfer Case Troubleshooting Help | 1/24/2012 | brian |
| Q: Recently while sitting at a red light waiting for green, I heard a loud bang (felt like truck jumped ... A: you had either of two things happen. either the clutch inside the transfer case broke or the fly ... | ||
| ford taurus 3.0 belt noise | 1/23/2012 | brian |
| Q: i know you said 2000 and above, but i have a 99 taurus 3.0 basic model, serpatine belt squels. ... A: not being there. i have to ask this. are you sure it's the belt ?? these engines were very common ... | ||
| FREEZE PLUG WITH SENSOR | 1/22/2012 | brian |
| Q: SOME KIND OF PLUG IS LECKING T HAT HAS SENSOR IN IT LOOKS LIKE FREEZEPLUG ..ITS IN T HE BLOCK ... A: it is a freexe plug, your vehcile was obviously a canadien build. you remove the plug by drilling a ... | ||
| 2001 Ford Escort check engine light | 1/22/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2001 Ford Escort with the 2.0 engine. Recently, the check engine light has come on and I am ... A: Two things come to mind quickly, first- what did you use for spark plugs ????? second- looking at ... | ||
| 2002 windstar heater | 1/21/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2002 Ford Windstar. When I turn the heater on, heat comes out all of the vents except the ... A: a little confused so one more question. does heat come out any of the other positions ? ie.. the ... | ||
| Codes po401 and po402 | 1/21/2012 | Sam Gorgey |
| Q: Know the codes mean too little and excessive. I need a visual image of where to locate the EGR ... A: Charles, you might be able to clean-up the EGR, however most likely it would need to be changed. I ... | ||
| Burning oil smell | 1/20/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2000 Focus ZTS, 89,000 miles. Sometimes when I exit the expressway and come to a stop, I ... A: do you do the oil changes your self ??? if not.check to be sure the oil is cleaned from the back of ... | ||
| WINDOW CHANNELS | 1/18/2012 | brian |
| Q: DOES FORD MAKE A SILICONE SPRAY TO LUBRICATE THE WINDOW CHANNELS. MY ELECTRIC WINDOWS GO DOWN VERY ... A: it would be helpful to know what kind of vehicle this is but, yes they do. it comes in a small ... | ||
| idle control | 1/17/2012 | brian |
| Q: i have a 93 ford escort wagon 4 cylinder 1.9 liter.. it seems to be having idling trouble. the ... A: it is entireley possible this is your concern given your area. replacing it is not brain surgery. it ... | ||
| 1988 ford bronco 2 | 1/17/2012 | brian |
| Q: i changed the alternator in my 1988 ford bronco 2 and the battery still wont charge what might be ... A: without actually being there, found the positive lead from the alternator back to the fuse panel. ... | ||
| 96 merc sable s/w | 1/16/2012 | brian |
| Q: It's me again, olins. Once again, thank you for your prior excellent advice. I have two new ... A: let me get back to you on the moon roof but, if you had all 4 wheels done, take it back to your ... | ||
| stopping runing | 1/16/2012 | brian |
| Q: 2004 expidition, would quit running while driving . would start back after stoped.mech said no ... A: two things for you to check, looking at the rear wheel on the driver's side ( with a flash light ), ... | ||
| Auto Repair | 1/13/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 94 Ford Escort. I would like to know your thoughts on hearing the following: After ... A: without actually being there I'm gonna give something to try as this was a common concern. find ... | ||
| checking and clearing ABS codes | 1/11/2012 | brian |
| Q: My 99 expedition has the ABS light on. How do I check the code than clear it A: unfortunatley, abs codes can't be retrieve without purchasing a hand held scanner but, here are a ... | ||
| No heat sometime | 1/11/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2001 ford f150 super crew lariatt 4x4. I don't have heat sometimes the heat works sometimes ... A: it's not a matter of it staying open or closed, what's happening is the actuator is " searching " ... | ||
| 4x4 light flashing | 1/9/2012 | brian |
| Q: I just brought my '02 Explorer home from having the transmission rebuilt. Now, the 4 wheel drive ... A: entirley possible this is connected but before i point blame. on the rear axle of this vehicle ... | ||
| 2007 Ford F150 | 1/9/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2007 F150 with a 4.6L V8 that lacks power and the engine is flooding under acceleration. I ... A: if you used auto lite plugs, replace them. the motorcraft craft plugs come pre-gapped with a ... | ||
| 2007 Ford F150 | 1/8/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2007 F150 with a 4.6L V8 that lacks power and the engine is flooding under acceleration. I ... A: Is your check engine light on ??? and did you install motorcraft spark plugs ??? this engine is very ... | ||
| coil miss fire on number 5 cylinder | 1/8/2012 | brian |
| Q: I'm a welder mechanic but have little experience on autos. my experience is industrial, I'm telling ... A: It would be helpful to know what kind of vehicle this is and the engine size ? assuming it's a v8. ... | ||
| Coolant Leak | 1/7/2012 | brian |
| Q: I asked you a previous questionn a few days back on my 96 Sable. I'm now rather certain the coolant ... A: well. i'm glad to find the news was no where near what i/we were thinking. had i known about the ... | ||
| Heater core | 1/7/2012 | brian |
| Q: The heater core on my 2000 Crown Vic is leaking coolant into the passenger floor when using the A/C ... A: the connector for the drivers side will come out either of two ways, either under the hood on the ... | ||
| No heat sometime | 1/7/2012 | brian |
| Q: I have a 2001 ford f150 super crew lariatt 4x4. I don't have heat sometimes the heat works sometimes ... A: you are going to need to replace the temperature blend door actuator. not a real easy job to do but ... | ||
| 2004 Ford Focus | 1/7/2012 | brian |
| Q: Brian I have a 2004 Ford Focus zts it is sedan.The car is having issues with the trasmission. It ... A: good news and some not so good. This was not an uncommon concern for the focus. unfortunatley, you ... | ||
| auto repair | 1/5/2012 | Sam Gorgey |
| Q: i have a 1999 e150 4.6 liter ford van. under the intake is a water line. mine had rusted and got a ... A: Kenneth, I cannot comment on long the rubber hose will last since I don't know the specifics about ... | ||
| Ford Explorer V8 Eddie Bauer Engine Skipping, new motor? | 1/4/2012 | Sam Gorgey |
| Q: My 2006 Ford Exlorer V8 started having trouble accellerating from 45-65 mph a few weeks ago. I took ... A: Tim, I am not sure as how many miles your engine has on it, however if you have cylinder leaking, ... | ||
| Explorer Charging system | 1/3/2012 | brian |
| Q: Coming home on I-80 in Wyoming yesterday my '07 Explorer would intermittently turn on the "check ... A: I need to know which engine and transmission is in this vehicle. is it 4.6 litre with a 6 speed ... | ||
| 96 Sable DOHC 6cyl 130,000 miles | 1/3/2012 | brian |
| Q: Brian: I noticed a large stain on the drivers side under the front bumber which has a pink tinge ... A: I have seen this before, problem is not only are you seeing a leak from the trani cooler lines, your ... | ||
| brake lights not working | 1/3/2012 | Sam Gorgey |
| Q: Recently, i bought a ford ranger 98 xlt extended cab 4.0 motor V6 and was working good. My brake ... A: Emmanuel, I am assuming that the brakes are functioning properly, just the lights does not work. ... | ||
| Power door locks, A/C | 12/31/2011 | brian |
| Q: I have two issues with my 2000 Crown Vic LX (V8). 1. The power door locks (all doors) and keyless ... A: the door locks, don't remember because of the year but, remove the driver's door panel if you ... | ||
| Rough idle when cold | 12/30/2011 | Sam Gorgey |
| Q: I have a 2000 Crown Vic LX (V8), the engine idle is rough (low) when cold, in park or in gear. It ... A: JG, based on your latest feedback, I would recommend that you change the igntion coils. I am ... | ||
| Rough idle when cold | 12/30/2011 | Sam Gorgey |
| Q: I have a 2000 Crown Vic LX (V8), the engine idle is rough (low) when cold, in park or in gear. It ... A: JG, Does the engine gets better when the car warms-up. Also, does it improve when placed into ... | ||
| Heater core | 12/30/2011 | brian |
| Q: The heater core on my 2000 Crown Vic is leaking coolant into the passenger floor when using the A/C ... A: if you look near where the heater blower is under the hood, you'll see a couple of wiring connectors ... | ||
brian
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can help you to answer most vehicle questions dating from 2000 and on. cars and light trucks relating to ford electrical. air conditioning, heating, brakes, steering and almost all driveabilty concrns. I am well versed in the area of Fords new sync/ford and lincoln my touch systems.
Experience
I have worked for Ford for the last 15 years and recently received my master technician status.
Education/Credentials
Ford master tecnician. Ford certified in steering, suspension, brakes, climate control, electrical and driveability concerns. light transission concerns. as well as certifed in Fords new sync/Ford/Lincoln mt Touch systems
Awards and Honors
Ford master technician
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