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Ford Repair/Questions Answered by Expert Jeff Wade
| Subject | Date Asked |
| replacing fluid hoses to rack and pinion | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: Jeff: I have a 1992 Mustang GT 5.0 and I need to replace one of the hoses that goes to the rack ... A: The p/s fluid will leak out when you disconnect the hose. just put a pan under it and let it all ... | |
| 1999 mustang gt | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased this car and it leans on rear drivers side I thought it could be shocks so I put ... A: The front and rear springs control the height of the car. check the drivers side rear spring to make ... | |
| Alignment | 6/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Brake pedal bounces and goes "clunk" | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 99 taurus I replaced the L front strut and pads,rotors, and caliper. Bled brakes clean ... A: I think you may have a broken ABS sensor ring on your front axle. It is located on both the outboard ... | |
| ford taurus power steering unit | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: my 99 ford taurus suddenly started leaking fluid (a lot) out of the steering unit down under the ... A: The steering gear can be resealed, but it takes alot of special tools to do it. We don't even do it ... | |
| 1989 ford f350 speedometer odometer and tailights | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: my speedometer odometer and taillights or parking lights have stopped working my brake and reverse ... A: You have more than 1 problem. First you need to have the ABS checked. You probably have a bad Rear ... | |
| ABS engaging at slow speeds NO light | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: 1999 Grand Marquis w/traction control.After replacing the right rear axle(brand new with proper ... A: It sounds like you might have the wrong axle or the ABS ring is dented or damaged. Also check and ... | |
| ABS light on | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4x4 with about 160K on it and it's been a good truck. Acouple ... A: The only way to tell for sure is to "pull the codes" from the ABS computer. Your FORD dealer or ... | |
| Squeaks when it turns | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Ford Taurus SE and it squeaks horribly every time I turn the steering wheel. It sounds ... A: Check your power steering fluid level. If low, add fluid. If it is very low , you probably have a ... | |
| brakes | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: hey how are you and thanks for letting me ask a question! my 2002 ford taurus wagon was hit from the ... A: The left front ABS sensor or the ABS sensor ring my have been broken during the accident. The only ... | |
| 2001 Taurus Brakes | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Started out with replacing both wheel cylinders and brake shoes and hardware on rear...This was fine ... A: You have a serious problem. Please take it to your FORD dealer and have them give you an estimate ... | |
| headlight switch replacement 91 F150 | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Need to replace headlight switch it went bad. Bought new one but cant get old one out. How do you ... A: 1.Disconnect battery ground cable 2. Remove wiper and headligh switch knobs. Use hook tool to ... | |
| emergency brake fuse keep on blowing | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: 2002 ford excursion, the emergency brake fuse keeps on blowing. what could cause this to blow? A: Sorry it took so long to answer, I had to do some research. If it only blows when you put the ... | |
| slight grinding noise from front end 2002 ford escape | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a noise from the front end when the steering wheel is turned. I went to a parking lot cranked ... A: I don't think its the CV joints. We have had problems with the upper strut mounts on Escapes. Also ... | |
| 99 f150 brakes | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 99 F150 4 wheel drive and the left front brake wears done really fast . The right seems ... A: The only other thing I can think of is the rubber caliper hose. If it has a restriction, it could ... | |
| 95 F250 brake trouble | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 95 F250 power stroke and wen the truck is running if you push the brakes they seep to the ... A: If the leak is between the master and booster, the master is still leaking. If you have put on 3 ... | |
| ball joints | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: 2003 explorer 53,000 miles noticed rubber boots were disintegrating so took it to ford under premium ... A: The boots are part of the ball joint and the ball joint is part of the upper control arm (Part # ... | |
| ball joints | 7/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1997 Probe Brake Lockup | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 97 probe. It has new brakes but as you drive the car one of the brakes locks up. It you ... A: It sounds like your master cylinder is keeping pressure on on that brake. Replace master and ... | |
| Bench Bleed Master Cylinder | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: Just got a new dual master cylinder (not power brakes) for my 64 Ford Pickup. Directions say I need ... A: You will need a bench bleed kit. You can get one at any car parts store. Some reman masters come ... | |
| air suspension problems | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a '97 expedition 4X4 with air suspension. After starting it one day last week the compressor ... A: It sounds like you have 2 problems. First I think you need to replace the air suspension relay and ... | |
| 1999 Ford Taurus front coil springs | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: We recently purchased a 1999 Ford Taurus for our 16 year old grandson. We discovered the recall on ... A: You don't even need this recall if the springs are not rusted. If your mechanic said they look OK ... | |
| ABS brakes | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Mustang GT,5-speed, when the brakes are applied, the ABS light comes on and it makes ... A: It sounds like you have an inadvertant ABS activation. This can happen if the ABS sensor is dirty or ... | |
| 2002 ford windstar abs | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Ford Windstar. When traveling down the road the T/C light will come on then the ... A: It probably is the ABS relay. Unfortunately it's part of the ABS module. I have changed hundreds of ... | |
| 92 TAURUS ABS | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: 92 TAURUS /NON SHO/ ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENT. TRIED TO ADJUST REAR BRAKES, DID NOT WORK, SENT TO ... A: You probably have a broken sensor ring on the outer part of the CV joint. You can inspect it from ... | |
| Bronco II | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: How do you remove the front caliper and rotor on a 1989 4x4 bronco 2? Thank you A: You will need special socket and tools to remove rotor on your Bronco II. Best let your mechanic do ... | |
| '98 Exploder brakes | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: My '98 Explorer has recently begun having a brake issue whereby after slowing down and almost to a ... A: The problem started when you replaced the rotors!! Right??? The sensor rings aren't spaced right. ... | |
| 1999 ford ranger problem | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I have a '99 ford ranger and a problem has developed. symptoms: abs light is on, doesn't shift ... A: Replace the ABS sensor in the top of the rear end and your problems should go away. If not you will ... | |
| 1997 ford 150 brakes | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: instaled new brake calipers bled brakes could not ge firm pedal. changed master cylinder still no ... A: How are your rear brakes and wheel cylinders? If they are out of adjustment or the wheel cylinders ... | |
| abs hcu system replacement | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: My 94 Explorer ABS 4X4 with 59K miles pulls left when braking, the left pads wear faster. After a ... A: The HCU usually doesn't have anything to do with brake pad wear! If you havn't done it allready, ... | |
| suspension | 12/26/2006 |
| Q: ocassionaly when driving my bronco begins to shake very badly,i looked at the drivers side front ... A: Have your favorite mechanic check all your front end suspension parts for wear including bearings, ... | |
| bounce | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: 1998 f150 v8 4x4 130000 miles new tires. shimmy or vibration while driving at speeds below 50 mph do ... A: If the shocks have never been changed,replaced them. Check your driveshaft and joints for looseness ... | |
| 99 ford expedition xlt | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: truck lowered immmediately and bounces when its on does it have individual air hoses and can it be ... A: Have your Ford mechanic check the "air splice" under the master cylinder and see if it is broken. If ... | |
| 94 Ranger 4x4 Rotor Replacement | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: I'm trying to replace the rotors and can't get them off. There is a retaining nut holding the ... A: It is very difficult to replace the rotors on these Rangers. You can get the special socket from ... | |
| front end noise | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: i have a 99 windstar sel . my front end makes a lot of noisewhen i turn but it dont sound like power ... A: It is probably the outer tie rod ends, it happens alot as FORD doesn't have any grease fittings in ... | |
| Vibration in 01 Taurus se | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I recently purchased an 01 taurus se and am finding a vibration that is only under acceleration ... A: It sounds like you may have a bad CV joint or axle, If you can tell whick side it's coming from, ... | |
| ABS | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Mercury Sable Wagon with 59000 miles. I have had problems with brakes but recently the ... A: You need to take your car to another Ford Dealer. Get the codes pulled and get a good estimate on ... | |
| ABS indicator light | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: My son drives a 1997 police interceptor (Ford Crown Victoria) and his ABS light indicator is on. Is ... A: The only way to tell what is causing the ABS light is to have your mechanic "pull the codes" from ... | |
| in dash brake light | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: Hey Jeff, wanted to know what makes the in dash brake light come on in my 79 F150... i know ... A: The only other thing that can turn the brake light on is the fluid level switch in the master ... | |
| 1994 Ford Brakes | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: I accidentally topped of my brake system with power steering fluid. I took the truck to a couple ... A: Get the bad fluid out as soon as you can! Replace the master cylinder and flush system. Then test ... | |
| Steering box | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a F350 7.3 crew cab. 140.000 miles Front end is new. Everythink is good. Box is tight on the ... A: 1st make sure that the pitman arm nut is tight. Use a 1 5/16" wrench to check it. If that is ... | |
| 2000 Ford Taurus Ball Joints | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: Jeff, I am wanting to know if there are "special" tools needed to replace the Ball Joints on my 2000 ... A: There is "NO WAY" ball joints on a 2000 Taurus should be bad yet unless you have over 100,000 miles ... | |
| 2001 Taurus SEL | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: I have a 01 Taurus SEL with 78k miles. I'm hearing a "thumping" and a "humming" from the right front ... A: It sounds like wheel bearings to me too, To replace first remove brakes and rotor, then remove ... | |
| 1998 ford contour front brakes | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: after replacing the front brake pads and rotors, my car's brake pedal has no play at all and it ... A: Lift the front of the car and see if you can turn the tires easily. (trans in neutral). If not, you ... | |
| 93 Ford, Aerostar | 2/8/2006 |
| Q: Brake and RBS light are on all the time when the van is running, both lights do the normal checks ... A: The ABS and brake light come on anytime there is a problem with the brake system or ABS system. You ... | |
| is there any place -online- to find or look at | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: is there any place -online- to find or look at a schematic of the front end of a 95 Explorer 4WD... ... A: It might be the hub/bearing assy on the right front. While in there check the brakes. I don't think ... | |
| Brake bleeding on 1995 F-250 pickup | 2/5/2006 |
| Q: After replacing both front hoses, lines, and rear lines I am having a hard time of obtaining proper ... A: It sounds like you need a new Master Cylinder. There are only 2 reasons the red brake light will ... | |
| Rear Brakes | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: I have recently purchased two new rear rotors and new brakes for my 1995 explorer eddie bauer 4dr ... A: If the shoes are completely gone, they should be replaced. I would get a second opinion on the cost. ... | |
| Quick Question | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: I am in the process of bleeding my brakes and I just put on a new master cylinder as well. I was ... A: You must bench bleed a master cylinder before installing. Get a kit from your local parts house if ... | |
| brake shoes | 1/29/2006 |
| Q: i just read your advice to the chap with the 2001 escort who was having the same problem are my ... A: Remove the wheel then remove the 2 screws holding the drum on, then pull drum off. If rusted you may ... | |
| brakes | 1/28/2006 |
| Q: What does it mean when my brakes and steering wheel shake when I press on the brakes? Especially ... A: It means you either need front brakes or your rotors are warped. Have your mechanic check the brakes ... | |
| ford 1993 f150 pit man arm seals | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: JEFF I asked you a question about removing pit man ... A: Make sure the snap ring is removed and turn the steering wheel all the way to the right or left ... | |
| Brake lights | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: Ok I think this would be considered a brake question. I have a 93 Ford Crown Vic ex police car and ... A: The brake light bulbs have 2 elements in each one. One for the headlights (running lights) and one ... | |
| steering box | 1/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1993 f150,4.9 od auto.the pitman shaft seals are leaking.Can i change the seals on the ... A: The nut is 1 5/16". To change the seal remove the pitman arm and then the c-clip with a pair of lock ... | |
| 96 Ford Taurus | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: We are having a squealing and grinding on and off in our car. We just changed brakes( they were ... A: If you have changed all that then the only thing left is the CV shaft on the noisey side. That may ... | |
| 1994 Crown Vic brake noise | 7/30/2005 |
| Q: I am considering buying the above car for my daughter. However, when I test drove it there was a ... A: If the car is equiped with ABS then I would say that system has a problem and could be very ... | |
| 99 expedition abs lights on!!! | 7/16/2005 |
| Q: I own (well financing still) a ford expdtn. 2wd EB. Sometimes when im driving the abs light warning ... A: The only way to tell why the ABS light is on is to "pull the codes" from the ABS computer. It takes ... | |
| F150 4X4 rotor removal | 6/30/2005 |
| Q: I have a 95 F150 with one touch 4 wheel drive. After removing outer cap there is a secondary cap. ... A: There are alot of small parts and you are going to need some special tools to do this job. The best ... | |
| Brake light problem | 6/28/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1996 Ford Contour. My main brake lights aren't working while the third light does light ... A: If the brake light bulbs are OK, you may need to replsce the MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH . It's the switch ... | |
| Ranger ball joint replacement | 6/27/2005 |
| Q: Jeff, I have a 1999 Ford Ranger 4x2. Are the upper and lower ball joints replaceable or do I have ... A: Sorry to say , but it takes special tools and equipment to replace the ball joints. Nothing that can ... | |
| 1992 Ford Taurus Rear Brake Problem | 6/26/2005 |
| Q: The rear driver side rear brake on my 92 Ford Taurus GL overheated and melted the hub cab.The ABS ... A: You have 2 different problems. The ABS problem is probably the L/R ABS sensor. It probably ... | |
| Hi Jeff, I have a 97 Mountaineer.... | 6/23/2005 |
| Q: I have a 97 Mountaineer. I am having problems with the brakes "dragging". It feels as if the brakes ... A: If your brakes are dragging, your rotors will be blue and the pads will be worn out at the wheel ... | |
| brake bleeding | 6/17/2005 |
| Q: Jeff, Is there any special tools to bleed the brakes on my 2000 f150 4by4 four wheel disc, ... A: You shouldn't need to bleed the brakes but if you do, you need a pressure bleeder. Make sure the ... | |
| Brakes on '98 Ford Contour | 6/14/2005 |
| Q: A couple of weeks ago, my car began making a noise from what sounded like the front left axle. It ... A: Contours have a problem with the left front motor mount (or trans mount), It lets the trans sit on ... | |
| 1993 Ford Mustang | 6/4/2005 |
| Q: The rear driver side brake feels like it does not repond immediatly when a press the brake pedal but ... A: Rear brake shoes create a groove as they are used. Remove the rear shoes to check for the grooves in ... | |
| Brakes | 6/3/2005 |
| Q: Ford Explorer 1999 I changed the brakes on my explorer this weekend, the brakes work fine but now I ... A: After you check the bulbs, check the brake light switch. Disconnect the connector from the switch ... | |
| Front end | 3/31/2005 |
| Q: I recently had new shocks installed but the handling over bumps makes the vehicle do a dance and ... A: You shouldn't have needed shocks on a 2004. Check your tire pressure as stated on your drivers door ... | |
| Brakes | 3/14/2005 |
| Q: Spongy brake pedal. Replaced front and rear wheel cylinders and calipers. I can bleed the system but ... A: You need to have the system pressure bleed. Normal foot bleeding might not work. If that doesn't ... | |
| 2003 Explorer brake problem | 3/11/2005 |
| Q: 2003 Ford Explorer XLT, 4WD, ABS and Stability control, new tires and shock absorbers, 56000 mi. ... A: Have the rotors machined front and rear (replace any rotors under spec) and put "FORD OEM" pads (not ... | |
| ford escort wheel bearings | 3/7/2005 |
| Q: is it possible thtat you can send me a diagram and instructions to replace a wheel bearing for a ... A: You needd special tools to replace the bearings on Escorts. The best thing to do is have your ... | |
| 2001 Ford 150 super duty crew | 3/3/2005 |
| Q: MY abs light is on and the truck is working fine. CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO FIX THIS WITHOUT TAKING IT ... A: The only way to find out why the light is on is to take it to your mechanic and have him "pull the ... | |
| parking brake | 2/25/2005 |
| Q: how do u install a front parking brake on a 93 ford explorer A: I don't know what you mean by "front parking brake". The Parking brakes are in the rear. Do you mean ... | |
| brake bleeding | 2/24/2005 |
| Q: I replaced the front caplipers and rotors and the master cylinder. I cannot get the brakes to bleed ... A: Fill the master cylinder and open one front caliper at a time and let it gravity bleed until fluid ... | |
| 93 Ford Explorer ABS brakes | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I just came accross your profile and thought that maybe you could help me the following issues that ... A: First check the rear brakes are adjusted OK and have prenty of shoe left. Also make sure the rear ... | |
| Removal of front rotor and front end noise | 2/20/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1997 Explorier that have some front end noises and vibrations. When your driving, the sound ... A: No, the big nut holds the hub in place, not the rotor. Your rotor is just rusted on. Spray it with ... | |
| brake calipers and roters | 2/18/2005 |
| Q: I have a problem with either the calipers dragging and warping the roters or the roters are bad. I ... A: First check the wheel bearings. Jack up the front end and grab the tire top and bottom. There should ... | |
| rear disc brakes | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: 2 months ago a freind asked me to look at the brakes on her 1998 Taurus GL 3.0, she was hearing a ... A: You have 2 different problems. The only way to find out what is causing the ABS light to come on is ... | |
| E brake light | 2/13/2005 |
| Q: 1990 Ford Ranger XLT sitting for about 5 months, when driving now the e-brake light will not go out. ... A: There are only 2 things that can turn on the red brake light. One is low brake fluid the other is ... | |
| abs light | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: my abs light came on my brakes are awsome so would it be a sensor and is that only something a ... A: I wish I knew what year and model of car/truck you own, but the only way to tell for sure is to have ... | |
| replacing front rotors on 2002 E150 | 2/8/2005 |
| Q: I wanted to know what the adjustment is on the nut that holds the rotor and bearing assembly on ... A: If you repack the bearing then you need to squuese out most of the new grease from the bearings. ... | |
| POWER STEERING | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN YOU START THE VAN THE STEERING WHEEL JUST STARTS SHAKEING THE ... A: It could be a number of things. There might still be air in the system. You can purge the air by ... | |
| Adjusting rear brakes | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: Re: Ford Contour, 1998 I'm having the hardest time finding the exact manner (place were adjustment ... A: The brakes are self adjusting. Just pull up on the park brake handle a couple of times and you are ... | |
| Power Steering | 1/30/2005 |
| Q: My 1976 ford van is leaking power steering fluid. soon as i put some in its gone in no time. need ... A: It's usually one of the power steering hoses that leak, replace both the pressure and return lines, ... | |
| Parking brake? | 1/28/2005 |
| Q: I own a 1996 ford ranger manual transmission, when i release the parking brake, it will not roll ... A: Pull the rear brakes apart. Sounds like something broke loose back there. It may also be the park ... | |
| bronco brake rotors | 1/27/2005 |
| Q: How do you seperate the hub from the rotor. the truck is a 94, so it has 4wheel ABS. A: Just beat the wheel studs out with a hammer. Install new rotor and new studs by hammering them back ... | |
| power steering pump | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: is there a way to got air out of the steering pump the vehicle is a 99 tarus A: Power steering systems are self-bleeding. All you need to do is turn the wheel back and forth until ... | |
| Ford Ranger ABS light flashes intermittently, with higher rpm | 1/25/2005 |
| Q: My vehicle is a 2002 Ford Ranger 4x4, stepside with the 5-speed automatic and OHC 4.0 engine. ... A: If your truck is still under warrante, take it to your dealer and make them fix it. The lights don't ... | |
| abs/GEM sensors | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: Jeff- My ABS light keeps coming on and off in my 1998 Expedition... In my Haynes nothing to address ... A: The only way to find out why the ABS light is on is to take it to your mechanic and have him "pull ... | |
| Front end ball joints-repair | 1/17/2005 |
| Q: It has been diagnosed that my ball joints are in need of repai. 2001 Ford Explorer! What is the ... A: Sounds like somebody is pulling your strings. I've never seen a 2001 Explorer with worn out ball ... | |
| 1998 ford explorer | 1/16/2005 |
| Q: the front end squeaks when the wheel turns it sounds like it coming from on of the joints but there ... A: It is usually the outer tie rod ends. Have sombody turn the wheel while you hold each one of the ... | |
| Taurus brakes | 1/12/2005 |
| Q: My problem with my 93 Ford Taurus 127.000 mls : before I did this everything was fine, but after I ... A: If you did not pressure flush the system when you changed the master cylinder, you may have gotten ... | |
| 1999 Ford Contour Mystery Shimmy | 1/11/2005 |
| Q: I am hoping to pick your brain regarding a chronic problem with my Wife's 1999 Ford Contour SE V6, ... A: Have your mechanic change the other axle and have him also check the wheel bearings on both sides. ... | |
| Brakes | 1/10/2005 |
| Q: I have a 74' Bronco and I have recently added disc brakes to the front. I still have drums on the ... A: Sounds like you still have air in the system. Have your brakes "pressure bleed" and see if that ... | |
| Struts | 1/1/2005 |
| Q: I have a broken strut end bushing on 96 windstar. Is this a do yourself? Is it probable that need ... A: You will need new struts. Struts on a Windstar are very hard to change and you would need special ... | |
| ABS light | 12/30/2004 |
| Q: We have a 2000 Ford Mustang and the ABS light came on today. My husband checked the voltage on the ... A: You will need to take it to your mechanic and have him "pull the codes" from the ABS computer. This ... | |
| F-250 Brakes | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: How do you remove the front caliper? 1989 F-250 4/4 A: You need a pair of pliers, a hammer and a punch. Locate the 2 silver slides at the top and bottom of ... | |
| Ball Joint Replacement | 12/24/2004 |
| Q: I am replacing the lower ball joints on a 1996 explorer, 4wd with a 6 cyl engine. After pressing out ... A: The ball joints should fit tightly in the arm and need to be pressed in. Take the old ball joint to ... | |
| Ford Explorer XLT 1992 | 12/15/2004 |
| Q: I KNOW THAT YOU SAID FOR FRONT END AND BRAKES BUT SINCE YOUR UNDER THE CAR ANYWAY AND THE ONLY ONE ... A: My book shows the horns to be on the left side of the radiator support. You may need to get under ... | |
| Brake Leak on 87 Bronco II | 12/14/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1987 Ford Bronco II 4WD, where should I begin. I was changing the fuel filter on my truck ... A: Do you have ABS? The first thing in line after the master cylinder is either the "proportioning ... | |
| Brakes and Suspension! | 12/13/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport and haven't had any major problems except I have to replace my ... A: The upper control arms squeek sometimes. They have the upper ball joints in them. The rubber ... | |
| Rear break lights don't work | 12/11/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1996 ford contour and the rear break lights don't work, I have changed the break light ... A: Sorry it took so long, but I haad to do some research. You will probably need to change out the ... | |
| Caliper problem | 12/8/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1998 automatice trans (auto 4x4) Explorer that pulls slightly to the right when brakes are ... A: First pull off the calipers and check the caliper slide pins mounted in the bridge. They have the ... | |
| ABS | 12/7/2004 |
| Q: I have a Ford F150 1999 4X4 Sport 1019 K miles. The ABS light came on and it seems like the rear ... A: The ABS light does not have anything to do with the operation of the mechanical side of the brakes. ... | |
| ABS light | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: I would like to replace the speed sensor on the rear of my 98 F-150 4 wheel drive truck. Do you ... A: The only way to tell for sure is to pull the codes from the ABS computer. Your mechanic has a scan ... | |
| Removal of front axles-2000 V6 Cougar | 11/30/2004 |
| Q: Do you have a easy way to remove the front axles on a 2000 V6 Mercury Cougar? I can't find the ... A: We just use a large prybar to remove the axle from the transmition. This is after you remove the ... | |
| abs light | 10/8/2004 |
| Q: I have a 93 Ford Explorer XLT auto and my abs light tends to come on from time to time.Mostly it ... A: Make sure the brake fluid level is OK. If low you may need a brake reline. Or you may have a fluid ... | |
| Steering Box Adjustment | 10/7/2004 |
| Q: I need to know how to adjust the steering box using nut and bolt on top to remove play from a 1994 ... A: The ball joints could be the problem. Lift the front wheels off the ground slightly and put a large ... | |
| Brakes | 10/5/2004 |
| Q: "I have an 1989 Mercury Cougar; the brakes went out so the first thing I did was: 1. Changed front & ... A: It sounds like your master cylinder is bad. Replace it and bleed the brakes. Air can't get into the ... | |
| front end alignment | 8/12/2004 |
| Q: I have an 81 Bronco. I just had 1-1/2" leveling springs installed, and my tire shop says that they ... A: "SPECIALTY" makes camber slugs to 3 deg. You can also find shops that can bend your arms (not rec. ... | |
| When I take the caliper off... | 8/8/2004 |
| Q: When I take the caliper off what do I look for to make sure they are in good working order? What ... A: Check for uneven pad wear. Also pull rhe pins out of the caliper bridges and lube them (also causes ... | |
| abs light stays on | 8/7/2004 |
| Q: I have an 2002 Explorer with 75,000 miles (highway miles). The abs light is on so I checked the ... A: Sorry to say but the ABS doesn't have anything to do with the mechaical side of the brakes. The only ... | |
| Knocking | 8/4/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Ford Explorer with 93,000 miles. When driving (slow or fast) I feel a slight knocking ... A: Sounds like you need inner and outer tie rod ends replaced. You can test it if you have the tools. ... | |
| noise | 7/31/2004 |
| Q: I have a 98 ford escort wagon automatic FWD I noticed a noise when driving coming from the front of ... A: It could be 1 of 3 things. I'll start with the cheapest. It could be the outer wheel bearings, half ... | |
| Noise/squeal | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: On my 96 Explorer 4wd, a squeal sound between 10 to 25 mph. It even come when I am in neutral or ... A: This sound is usually the outer seals on the front axle shaft.It Seals the outer CV joint. You can ... | |
| Ford breaklights | 5/29/2004 |
| Q: My breaklights are out. The fuses are fine as are the bulbs. My tailights and reverse lights are ... A: Try checking the brake light switch. It's connected to the brake pedal. Make sure it's hooked up and ... | |
| 88 Bronco Brake Problems | 5/2/2004 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1988 Ford Bronco. I replaced all the pads, wheel cylinders in the rear, and ... A: The brake light will come on anytime the ABS light is on. You have an ABS problem. The only way to ... | |
| Brakes | 5/1/2004 |
| Q: Jeff, I am hearing some sounds from my rear brakes (drums) on my 2000 Ford Windstar but I do ... A: Just remove the rear wheels and remove the small aluminum retainer clips(if drums have never been ... | |
| 1994 Ford Taurus Brakes | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: When braking, the pedal sometimes feels likes it's "racheting" when you apply pressure. Also, on a ... A: It sounds like you might have a cracked ABS sensor ring. Lift the front end and rotate the tire and ... | |
| 96 Windstar Feels wobbly when I start moving | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: My Windstar feels wobbly when I start going. The wheels lugnuts were firm in place, upon removing ... A: It might be the axle, known as the left side and right side "half shaft". It could also be the wheel ... | |
| 1997 Explorer ABS Light/Relay | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Wade, I've a 97 Explorer XLT (4.0 OHC), with the ABS light on. My local mechanic diagnosed it as a ... A: Sorry it took so long, but I coudn't find the info I needed. I do know it is two of the four relays ... | |
| steering problem | 4/2/2004 |
| Q: i am from the u.k. my problem is. i have a ford escort minstrel 1995. 16v 1600cc the steering seems ... A: It sounds like you have a bad tire. Switch the 2 front tires from side to side. If it pulls sharply ... | |
| rear drums | 3/31/2004 |
| Q: Jeff, my 2000 ford focus has 62,000 miles. I want to inspect the rear brakes. I cannot remove the ... A: You need to remove the center cap with a small screwdriver and hammer. Then remove the center nut ... | |
| Front Pads on an Explorer | 3/29/2004 |
| Q: I need to replace my brake pads on my 97 Explorer, V6 SOHC. I have done this on another car ... A: Nothing special. If you didn't have any vibration braking you can just push the pistons back and ... | |
| Rear disc brakes | 3/28/2004 |
| Q: On a 1998 ford taurus with rear disc brakes, I can not compress caliper enough to fit over newly ... A: Do not push the piston in like on the front brakes. It must be screwed in (clockwise). Screw it in ... | |
| Rear brakes | 3/26/2004 |
| Q: 1977 F-250 4x4. Are there any rear brake disc conversion kits available for this truck. Why does ... A: The only way to do a disc brake conversion is to find a wrecked truck and pull the complete axle. It ... | |
| (ABS) Light | 3/16/2004 |
| Q: Well, I have a 1999 Ford Ranger Pick up, 2 wd. About April of 2003 my abs light came on shortly ... A: There is an ABS sensor in the top of the rear end housing(2 wires), but the only way to tell for ... | |
| 1991 ford escort | 3/12/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1991 ford escort. the problem that I'm having is that the front wheels wobble and the ... A: It sounds like you need new front hub bearings. They are very hard to replace and need special tools ... | |
| braks | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: abs light comes on. checked pads and rotors both are ok,but when putting on brake there is a ... A: The only way to tell why the ABS light is on is have your mechanic "pull the codes" from the ABS ... | |
| rear disc brakes | 3/10/2004 |
| Q: 1996 taurus wagon After screwing down piston till it bottoms out, how do you close piston ... A: If the pistons are all the way screwed down, that's it. They are in all the way. The caliper should ... | |
| Rebuild brake proportioning valve | 3/9/2004 |
| Q: I am trying to keep my 1966 Mustang GT stock after replacing the brake system and want to rebuild ... A: First, double check to make sure that they gave you the right kit. You will be able to tell right ... | |
| Front Wheel Bearings | 3/7/2004 |
| Q: I've replaced front wheel bearings on two wheel drive vehicles a bunch of times. Well I just bought ... A: You need special socket to remove the hub nut. There is a small key at the top that must be removed ... | |
| shake in front end | 3/4/2004 |
| Q: i own a 1996 ford explorer and when i turn the steering wheel it has a shake in the front end i just ... A: If you have been driving the vehicle the last 2 days, then it's probably gone by now. Any time the ... | |
| Vibration | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1999 mercury villager that vibrates at highway speeds (55 to 70mph). I had the wheels ... A: They may have balanced your tires, but did they do a "ROAD FORCE" check on them. They could be ... | |
| seatbelt won't retract | 2/28/2004 |
| Q: We have a 98 ford windstar 3.0...the seatbelt on the middle seat in the middle won't retract back ... A: You can try with a small screwdriver to get whatever is stuck in the belt out. You may try snapping ... | |
| drum to disc conversion | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: -------------------------actuall it would only cost me about 800 in parts, calipers would be off a ... A: I have a 78 and wouldn't spend anything on the brakes as it stops on a dime. Do you need extra ... | |
| 4x4 manual locking hubs(rotor removal) | 2/24/2004 |
| Q: I need to know what kind of tools I need to remove the rotor. I have a 83 Ford Bronco (full Size ... A: You need a special socket to get it off. Most parts stores have them. Remove the outside nut (with ... | |
| Struts on a 1987 Ford Taurus Suspension | 2/18/2004 |
| Q: Do struts come ready to be installed on the Front end? I mean with the spring attatched to the gas ... A: New struts do not come with springs. They take special tools and a compressor. The best thing to do ... | |
| Leak from brakes? | 2/13/2004 |
| Q: I have a 97'Ford Exp. Sport. Last Friday I had my car broken into, they left the doors wide open. ... A: It's just POWER STEERING FLUID. Any time you turn the steering wheel without the engine running, ... | |
| 1990 Ford Ranger Steering | 2/10/2004 |
| Q: I am the original owner of a 1990 Ford Ranger: 4 wheel drive, 4 liter engine, air conditioning and ... A: Get A second opinion. Something is loose. If the front end is tight have them check the steering ... | |
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