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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 1997 Ford Thunderbird | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: This is my mother-in-law's car. It has under 80,000 miles. She bought it new and it has been ... A: hey there, beleive it or not that does actually make sense after a vehicle hits about the age of 10 ... | |
| 1997 ford tauras mph drops while driving | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Question I have a 1997 Ford Taurus. When I’m driving and press on the gas, the speedometer goes ... A: hey there. this is a typical issue. there is problable a problem with the vehicle speed sensor, or ... | |
| Transmission Vibration | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: Chris, my son's car, 1996 or 97 Ford Thunderbird 8 cyl. 105,000 miles, has a pretty good ... A: hey there. it definitly sounds like an internal fault in the transmission. possible a seal causing a ... | |
| Ford E-150 Battery | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: My battery keeps dying in my 2002 E-150 van. It began acting up about 3 months ago. One day it just ... A: Have the charging sytem tested. if it is up to par, then the answer to the question is WALLMART ... | |
| 2000 ford taurus | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: i have a 2000 ford taurus.the factory theft detterent activated and now the car wont start at all A: hey there, The first thing you have to try is checkng they keys, a ford dealer has to hook it up to ... | |
| 1987 ford thunder bird | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: i have an 87 thunder bird lx i just replaced the sparkplugs and now it starts but dies immediatly ... A: Hey there there may be a chance you pulled of an important vacuum line, if theis thing was running ... | |
| 01 Windstar Misfire | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an 01 Winstar I know and the beginning problem was: my wife was driving home about 2 weeks ... A: Hey there, you will have to have that bolt extracted to prevent any vacuum leaks from gettting ... | |
| hard brakes, no reaction? | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Ford Taurus SES. The other day my EGR Pressure Feedback Sensor went bad, I have since ... A: hey there, check to see if the hose that goes to the brake booster is still in tact and attached, ... | |
| antifurto focus | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: Ciao a tutti. ho un problema con il controllo dell'allarme della mia Focus. non funziona più. ... A: Ciao a tutti. io non parlo italiano ma io sto usando Google Translate asist a me, credo che tutte le ... | |
| Ford Crown Vic Emissions Equipment | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I really need help figuring out which emissions controlling equipment is the most effective in a ... A: Hey there, alot of these did not even have EGR valves to begin with. the catalytic converters are ... | |
| Ford Crown Vic Emissions Equipment | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I really need help figuring out which emissions controlling equipment is the most effective in a ... A: Hey there. the items you listed off that do not even control emissions except an egr valve. I ... | |
| 2000 Ford Taurus Leak | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a small intermittent leak on the drivers side of the car. I have noticed a couple of times I ... A: Hey there, there are a few problems with leaks on these cars. these cars are very typical for timing ... | |
| Brake light switch on 2002 Ford Mustang | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2002 Mustang, 3.8L V6. Today I had a condition where I couldn't get the transmission out ... A: Hey there, I would have to see the wire myself. BUt if it was a short ciruit, the fuse would have ... | |
| Transmission Replacement | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: .. I just had the transmission replaced in my 05 Escape. I just picked it up and on the way home I ... A: That is odd. the tranmssion and ac has nothing to do with each other on theses escapes. meaning you ... | |
| fuel system | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Ford F150 with a 302. When it runs it smokes heavy black smoke. It is running very ... A: Try removing the fuel rail so the injectors are still in the rali. turn the ignition on to avtivate ... | |
| breaking system | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: are front discs vented on a ford escort encore 1997? A: hey there. 99.9 pertence of vehicles on the road today have ventilated disc brakes. It is necesary ... | |
| '05 escape 2.3 engine | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I am working on an '05 Escape with a 2.3 engine. Developed a miss recently,(yet passed an e-test!) ... A: Hey there, we dont usualy see too many engine problems with these 2.3 liter engines, But all the ... | |
| Pulsating idle after replacing alternator | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: here is my problem. I recently had my alternator changed on my 99 Mystique V6 by Canadian Tire. The ... A: Hey there sorry it took me a while to get to this i forgot to go into vacation mode here. anyways. ... | |
| speedometer 95 Ford Explorer stopped working | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I just picked up my car from the detail shop where they just completed an interior detail. The ... A: Hey there theses are typical for wearing the vehicle speen sensor. there is a plasti gear on the ... | |
| starter problems | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1993ed ford sedan.Car was not starting but i could short the starter motor out and start ... A: IS the solenoid a part of the startor motor or is it bolted to the fire wall. Guesing by the age of ... | |
| trans | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a question that has puzzled myself and the mechanic that has had my truck for two weeks i ... A: hey there, that mechanic doesnt know what he is talking about then, the speed sensor is defintly the ... | |
| ENGINE RUNS ROUGH | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: WAS TOLD CYCLINDER 2 MISSING,REPLACED IGNITION COIL,SPARK PLUGS & WIRES.REPLACED FUEL INJECTORS FOR ... A: hey there, the p0302 and p0306 are cylinder 2 and 6 misfires, p0300 i bebieve is an unfinished drive ... | |
| reverse switch | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Focus ST (2.3l) with 88K on it. Two winters ago, the reverse lights stopped working, ... A: hey there, If i remember correctly. you are looking in the wrong area. This switch you are looking ... | |
| Ford explorer changing gears faileure | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a for explorer 1996 4x4. I few weeks ago the speedometer starter to miss-failure erratically ... A: hey there, this soundls like the VSS is failing. (veheicle speed sensor) this is located in the ... | |
| No Fire From Ignition coil to the distributor | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Mustang I have replaced the coil and know it is good because I have tried it in ... A: hey there, A coil may have power but it will need a signal to fire from the crank sensor, It ... | |
| Ford Crown Vic Diff problem | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have a 2002 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and have just started to ... A: hry there, the cheapest way out of this is to get a used diff from a junkjard, that grinding noise ... | |
| Rear wheel bearings on 2003 Ford Focus | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I replaced the rear wheel bearings in my 2003 Ford Focus in July of 2009, with less than 10,000 ... A: Hey there. There are a few reasons for roaring in the rear end on a focus, First check the tires, ... | |
| Parking brake handle | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Is there any way to release the parking brake without using the handle? The parking brake handle on ... A: hey there, If there handle is broken than there should still be a steel cable leading to the park ... | |
| 2005 expedition power window motor | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: i am changing my power window motor on the driver's side of my 2005 ford expedition. the window is ... A: hey there, when i run into this problem, i try to get the the regulator undone from the door, at ... | |
| Engine rotation 1994 46.liter Twon car | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: This 1994 4.6 Lincoln Town car engine is an interference engine. So says the manual I'm using. Jump ... A: hey there. the engine on all 4.6 liter engines turn clockwise, faceing the engine, No i have a ... | |
| engine missing | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I had my 2001 f150 4.2 liter diagnosed i have replaced right front oxygen sensor egr sensor and egr ... A: hey there. changing O2 sensors and egr valve is not going to change the engine running lean ... | |
| 2005 Ford Five Humdred SE | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently brought my car in for an oil change and my mechanic said that I needed a new drain ... A: hey there. Drain plugs usualy do not get stipped for any reason. the only time i see stripped drain ... | |
| 2000 Ford Explorer | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I own a 2000 Ford Explorer with 130000. For the past 6 years or so, it has started missing around ... A: i have a stong feeling that both your problems are connected. This cylinder 4 misfire you have going ... | |
| Remove key switch | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: How do you remove the ignition key switch in a ford econoline E350 without key? A: hey there. unfortunatly you need the key to remove the switch. unless you drill the cylinder out. ... | |
| rough idle 2002 mazda b4000 code p0304 | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: Trouble code P0304, swapped #4 plug with #5 no change. No miss while on highway but misses while ... A: hey there. a p0304 code is a cylinder 4 misfire code, so you are on the right track. make sure the ... | |
| Engine Swap | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Ford F-150 with a 4.6 motor in it. Can i swap that out with a 5.4 or bigger motor ... A: Hey there. To do this engine swap cheaply, you will need in your possesion the truck that you are ... | |
| 1990 mustang gt | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1990 mustang gt 5.0. it starts fine when its warm out, but if its cold at all it will not ... A: hey there, sometimes i see (depending on how cold it is where you are.) when spark plugs wear out. ... | |
| transmission not working | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2003 ford Taurus i was driving then all of a sudden it wouldn't move if i shift it into ... A: hey there. this means there is an internal fault with the transmission, because this could be many ... | |
| 2002 FORD ESCAPE,v6,four wheel drive | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i need to replace headlight switch on the coluum.do i have to pull steering wheel and air bag to do ... A: hey there. this is a fairly easy job. the only thing that has to come off is the cover around the ... | |
| 2001 ford ranger | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2001 ford ranger when its cold out or i hit a puddle and the water splashes up it starts to ... A: hey there, this is a normal complaint. that just means there is water getting on the belt and the ... | |
| Erase Check Engine Codes | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: If I get a check engine code for cylinder 3 and I replace the spark plug for that cylinder. Then ... A: hey there, on some vehicles you can disconnect the battery for 10 minutes to clear fault codes. but ... | |
| Radio out | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Lincoln Navigator. The radio went out. I have checked the fuse under the dash and ... A: IF there is no power then this is what you are going to have to trace down. both powers will come of ... | |
| compression test | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a 1985 for LTD. It has a 3.8 v6 and is rwd. the engine is has been running ... A: hey there. 25-35psi is very very low. im suprised the engine is running at all. you should be around ... | |
| Radio out | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Lincoln Navigator. The radio went out. I have checked the fuse under the dash and ... A: hey again. thats very odd. there should be two powers though, one constant power for memory and the ... | |
| Radio out | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1998 Lincoln Navigator. The radio went out. I have checked the fuse under the dash and ... A: If ther radio is still on and not outputting any sound, then there is an internal problem with the ... | |
| Explorer 05 | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2005 Explorer and have bought a 21' boat which probably weighs about 32000-35000 lbs. The ... A: hey there. This should be able to pull this without a problem, And when it comes to towing ... | |
| Heat Controls 1997 Ford Ranger. | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: My heat in my 97 Ranger went out a few months ago. I've checked all of the obvious problems that i ... A: hey there. if the heater core hoses are getting hot then it is not due to a lack of heat. You have ... | |
| tps sensor | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: i have had the mechanic replace the same tps sensor 3x as of today in the last 4 months. today i had ... A: hey there, if the computer has a code for inconsistant tps. that does not mean the tps is faulty, at ... | |
| 1997 Sable and 1998 Taurus transmission interchange | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have good transmission from a 1998 Taurus and a 1997 Sable with a bad transmission. How can I ... A: hey there, i beleive there are two types of transmssions for this vehicle. the stapming for them is ... | |
| squealing noise | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: The engine makes a squealing noise that sounds like gerbils on a wheel that I sometimes notice when ... A: I have heard this noise go for some time. If the noise gets alot worse then you may have to cough it ... | |
| squealing noise | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: The engine makes a squealing noise that sounds like gerbils on a wheel that I sometimes notice when ... A: hey again. i figured it might be that or a taurus. I own a 2003 taurus that had the exact same ... | |
| transmission fluid leak | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: 3 weeks ago I noticed that the coolant in the reservoir of my 2000 Ford Taurus with 155k miles was ... A: Hey there. Im sorry to here that you are having so many trouble. YES this definitly indicates a leak ... | |
| 1993 ford explorer sport | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: where is the brake fluid located so ican check the level and add some thank you A: the brake fluid resevoir is always located on the right hand side and rear of the engine ... | |
| 97 grand marquis sudden power loss | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Driving my 97 grand marquis home this evening on I-95. Upon accelerating it began to rumble and ... A: well when you got stuck there. the driver was right it does sound like a fuel problem. especialy if ... | |
| Brake problems ABS System | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: 97 Ford F-250 LightDuty 4x4 5.4L SOHC Brakes pulsate bad when applied shakes the truck especially ... A: Hey there. the first thing i want you to do is jack the rear end of the truck up. ut it in two wheel ... | |
| Gear shift Selector shows incorrect | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: 1998 ford taurus - gear shift shows incorrect gear: shows as park but actually in reverse - shows ... A: Hey again. Some times if there is somekind of work done in the dash area and anything is moved, ... | |
| Ford Taurus Station Wagon Making a Jingling Sound | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: While driving home on the highway I noticed a sound in the drivers side front that sounded like ... A: If you can turn the strut fairly easy by hand then I dont see the bearings being faulty. But that ... | |
| Gear shift Selector shows incorrect | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: 1998 ford taurus - gear shift shows incorrect gear: shows as park but actually in reverse - shows ... A: hey there, this is actualy a fairly simple repair. unless there is something else wrong. you will ... | |
| misfire cyl.4 | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I am getting trouble code P0304 on my 2001 Ford Escape with 131000 miles on it. I have replaced the ... A: heelo again. with compression at 100 and others being at 150. that is a great sign of a mechaincal ... | |
| Ford Taurus Transmission | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: 2001 Ford Taurus, 190k miles, traveling on interstate at a steady 70mph, car stuttered and ... A: hey there. when a transmission will not shift when in drive , and stays in one gear, that means the ... | |
| varialbe lights 1994 towncar | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: 1994 Lincoln TownCar. 171,000 miles. Excellent condition. Good runner. You got'a buy a 15 year old ... A: thats great that you where able to find that problem on your own. And with these headlight problems ... | |
| Heater Blower Motor | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Ford Explorer and a 4 speed heater/AC blower motor. I had problem with the speed ... A: hey there, IF there is no problem with the resistor then you have to check for the powers coming out ... | |
| sensor cluster | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Hey Chris one of my friends has a 1995 ford E150 van 55000 miles 351ci engine the odometer started ... A: good question. i dont even know what a sensor cluster is. Are you sure this is what they said? i can ... | |
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: My family was on our way home today, and about a mile away from our home we lost most power to my ... A: hey there. this is odd, It sounds like an electrical issue with you dash, radio and door locks not ... | |
| wild steering vibrations | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2005 F350 4x4. 100,000 kms on the truck. I have replaced all the tie rod ends and ball ... A: hey there. A steering bx is almost not even worth rebuilding anymore the kits i dont even think are ... | |
| Headlight Wiring Harness | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I own a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The headlight bulb holder (bulb # 9006) at the end of the harness ... A: Hey there. there are after market kits you can purchasse that are relativly inexpensive. hould be ... | |
| Ford Explorer windows wont work. | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: None of the windows on my 1992 Ford Explorer windows will go up or down then i press the button, but ... A: hey there, You can hear the motor in every single door? Usualy if you can hear the motor but the ... | |
| Altenator wont kick on | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I have replaced the altenator and battery twice in 2 days and im still getting the battery light and ... A: Hey there, well i need to know what kind of vehicle this is, and the main power cable should be ... | |
| Ford Explorer | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: My speedometer started flickering and then went to 0, the engine sifted from over drive to drive, ... A: hey there. try replaceing the transmission speed sensor. without the transmission knowing how fast ... | |
| 92 taurus | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: my taurus is running terrible the engine light is on ,it is blowing smoke from the exhaust and the ... A: sorry i missread that. i thought i seen white smoke, black smoke is usualy due to excessive fuel! ... | |
| 1991 ford escort clx 1.6 | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I owned ford escort clx 1.6 1991 which currently under repair, the mechanic told me that it needs to ... A: Sorry but this engine was never used in canada or the united stats, the excorts down here use the ... | |
| 92 taurus | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: my taurus is running terrible the engine light is on ,it is blowing smoke from the exhaust and the ... A: HEy again, sorry i assumed it was a 3.8 cause they where soooo typical for this problem and blowing ... | |
| 92 taurus | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: my taurus is running terrible the engine light is on ,it is blowing smoke from the exhaust and the ... A: hey there. another typical taurus 3.8. Exact sypmtoms of blown head gaskets. The cooling fans are ... | |
| Change Rear blinker light | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I Can't figure out how to get the rear cover off the taillights to be able to change the blinker ... A: hey there, If you open the tailgate there are 2 phillips heads srews on the tail light. when these ... | |
| ford E 250 fue problem | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to get my ford E250 van, 1989, with a 6 cyl engine to run. I believe it is definitely a ... A: hey there, there is no relay for the injectors. The injectors should be PCM controled. the next step ... | |
| Rear vibration | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Go to Previous message | Go to Next message | Back to MessagesMark as Unread | Print ReplyReply ... A: hey again. unfortunatly, there are no technical service bullitins on a rear end vibration on these ... | |
| Rear Vibration | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I own a 2002 Ford F150 Supercab, 4.6 l engine 2 wheel drive, short bed. It has 84,000 miles. It has ... A: hey there again, well there can be a few items that can cause a vibration. does the engine possibly ... | |
| electrical problem with Bronco II | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Ford Bronco II 2.9 V6. It has a problem that I or my mechanic can not solve. Ex: Last ... A: hey there, it sounds to me like you have a fuel pump seizing up. do you have a tendancy to drive it ... | |
| are sohc and ohv engines interchangeable? | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1997 ford explorer with a sohc engine. i went to the salvage yard and bought a 1997 ford ... A: hey there, unfortunatly both these engines are completly different, even if you wanted to change to ... | |
| Mazda 626 | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: On a 2001 Mazda626, v6, need to change the inner tie rods and rented the special too to take them ... A: hey there, everybody has there own opinion when it come to this kind of service, if i had it my way ... | |
| Mazda 626 | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: On a 2001 Mazda626, v6, need to change the inner tie rods and rented the special too to take them ... A: hey there. inner tie rods are a pretty striaght forward job, just make sure to use a little lock ... | |
| my 1995 crown victoria door ajar light wont go off | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: My driver door has to be slammed really hard for the door ajar light to go off. just recently the ... A: hey there, there is a switch inside the door latch that is inside the door panel that causes the ... | |
| 89 Ford Escort 1.9L,4Cyl,Man.4Spd,Non-turbo,W/Air A Few Issues... | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: My name is Katie I'm having issues w/my car let's see, the issues are running waaay 2 rich, I think ... A: hey there, when replacing the clutch on any type of vehicle, you do not need to replace the flywheel ... | |
| transmission | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: i want to change my auto. trans. in my 66 falcon to a standard. Difficult? and where can I get the ... A: hey there, a rear wheel drive transmission is usualy fairly simple to do if you have a little bit of ... | |
| trouble with '98 Ford Explorer | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: My 6cyl '98 Ford Explorer starts just fine...but when I let off the accelerator, the engine dies ... A: hey there, there are a few possibilites to this but the most common proplem would be a fualty IAC ... | |
| motor and solenoid | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: my dad has a 1986 ford truck it has a 300 strait 6 i have the firing order which is 153624 i need to ... A: hey again. i beleive that you may be having a problem with the starter itself. if the startor is ... | |
| motor and solenoid | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: my dad has a 1986 ford truck it has a 300 strait 6 i have the firing order which is 153624 i need to ... A: hey there, cylinder number 1 usualy always starts from the front of the engine. so in your case the ... | |
| Passenger side carpet floor gets wet | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a 1996 Ford expedition, and just noticed the other day, the passenger ... A: hey there, you are looking at the heater and ac heater box, there should be absalutly no water build ... | |
| mustang 1997 gt | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: misfire code on cylinder 5.have done plugs and wires.white smoke from exhaust.runs rough. A: hey there, talking from experience this sounds like you have a blown head gasket and maby even a ... | |
| 2000 ford mustang gt | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: The car decided not to start, so I did the usual and got out the jumper cables. Let it charge for a ... A: hey there, sorry to hear about these troubles. I would tow it back to the people who did the motor ... | |
| spittin and sputterin | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 97 F350 With a throttle body FI . It was spitting, Sputtering, and Backfiring max speed 2 ... A: hey there, there are so many possiblities to a problem like this. it can be anything from bad ... | |
| gas gauge | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 97 ford Taurus. When I filled it up last time it took more gas than I thought it would ... A: hey there, there is a pretty good chance that there is a fault with the fuel sending unit. the fuel ... | |
| 1994 ford explorer | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: We recently replaced the brake pedal switch because the brake lights stopped working, but in the ... A: hey there..I am not 100 perscent sure on what peice you are trying to describe to me. but if the ... | |
| Daytime running light question | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Chris I have a Ford F-150 2005 and my daytime running lights are not working. I have checked ... A: hey there. If the fuses are ok and the bulbs are ok there are a couple of possible reasons, If this ... | |
| Turn signal problem | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: My 1996 explorer has a problem with the turn signal. Pull it half way down and it works fine. Pull ... A: hey there, with what you are telling me, it sounds like the multifunction switch is no good. you may ... | |
| Rough Start (Ranger) | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 ford ranger 4x4 (95,000 miles). When I let my truck set like...overnight or for just a ... A: hey there. i still have a problem believing that a timing chain would be the root of a problem for a ... | |
| Rough Start (Ranger) | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 ford ranger 4x4 (95,000 miles). When I let my truck set like...overnight or for just a ... A: hey there, just out of curiousity. have you had a tune up done to this truck yet. with extremy worn ... | |
| Ford F150 crew cab 2009 | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: why doesn't the power lock on the driver side rear door not work on my 2009 ford f150?The message ... A: hey there, i beleive in these trucks the power door locks will not operate on a single door if the ... | |
| ford windstar 2000 stalls out and runs rough | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: my ford windstar all the sudden while driving just shut down(stalled out) there where no engine ... A: hey there, there are a few possibilities to this cause, try remvoving and inspecting the idle air ... | |
| code po113 | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1996 ford bronco 302 electric od. I have a code po113 high voltate for the iat. The voltage ... A: hey there, if that sensor has been replaced and you are getting the same fault then there can only ... | |
| p04020 code | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: The service engine light came on my '97 Taurus. The code that came up was p04020...what should I ... A: hey there, i dont remberer one hundred perscent what this code is, it is either an egr malfuntion ... | |
| ford f-150 | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: the cruise control in my 1992 f-150 does not work it has 5.8 liter how can i fix this problem my ... A: hey there, there is one quick thing you can check, on the master cylinder there is a two wire ... | |
| no power to fuel pump | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: i bought a new fuel pump put it in and that was not the problems i sent my pcm away and got a new ... A: hey there, well there is an obviouse elctrical issue yet, if you jum at the relay and the ump goes ... | |
| Stumped | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 94 ford bronco and every time I turn on my climate control (heat, ac, vent, or defrost it ... A: hey there, well this is going to be an obviouse electrical issue, the hard part is finding the ... | |
| 1995 Ford Areo Star XLT | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Won't shift into over drive, runs great in 1st and 2nd but just doesn't shift into over drive. Also ... A: hey there, well if the speed sensor stops working, then the transmission has no idea what gear to ... | |
| 1997 Ford mustang V-6 losses power when gas is pressed | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I drive a 1997 for mustang V-6 and when i am driving and i hit the gas my car will down shift and ... A: hey there, well to start off there are goingt o be a few things that you should be testing, with a ... | |
| 1993 Ford auto shifting | 7/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1996 ford explorer transmission | 7/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Gas Tank Spit Up | 7/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| service engine light | 7/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1998 Expedition disengage theft | 7/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1998 Expedition disengage theft | 7/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ford Cylinder 8 Misfire Hesitation From 700 rpm to 2200 RPM | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| fuel pump | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| AIR FROM DEFROSTER ONLY | 6/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Car stalling | 6/29/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Brake pedal spongy | 6/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dash Lights | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1998 Mercury Mystique | 6/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| ford expedition battery draining and starting issue | 6/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| ford ef crank sensor | 6/20/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| ford expedition battery draining and starting issue | 6/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| ford expedition battery draining and starting issue | 6/17/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| noisey alternator?? | 6/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Runaway Throttle on 1995 FORD E150 w 240000 | 6/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1989 f150 hesitates | 6/13/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| ford expedition | 6/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| no brake lights or turn signals | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: i have replaced all underdashn fuses and replaced all underhood relays, i have park lights and the ... A: hey there, there may be a posssibilty that you BOO switch is faulty, (brake ON/OFF) it is located on ... | |
| check engine light won't come on | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: does it have a check engine light? because if so it's not coming on and won't pass smog test A: hey there, if the check engine light does not come on there is a possibility that someone has pulled ... | |
| '93 Aerostar | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: it appears, looking at the rear of my Aerostar, that the tire is closer to the left side of the ... A: It usualy is not possible for a rear end to shift because the brackets on the springs and he rear ... | |
| Engine squeal | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: Have 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 5.0 liter. Engine squeals with serpentine belt off the engine when I ... A: hey there, bearings will NEVER make a squeeling noise like that, the synchronizer is a very more ... | |
| 06 taurus message center | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Taurus and the massage center stop working? What can you tell me?? Thanks. A: hey there, i has seen this a couple of times. more than likely it is a fault internally with the ... | |
| power window | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: my driver's door window is in the down position and it won't come back up. The fuse is good. What ... A: hey there. there are a few things this could be, either an electrical issue, a faulty window motor ... | |
| engine | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: hey... my engine has a rod knock and i was told i need a new engine.. i found one with 30,000 miles ... A: hey there,it is possible to swap the two motors, BUT it is alot of extra work, all electrical ... | |
| O/D light flashing | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I was recently comming back to Oklahoma from South Carolina and the O/D light started flashing on my ... A: hey there. this OD light flashing ususaly indicates an internal fault inside the transmssion, either ... | |
| Explorer won't start sometimes... | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2002 Ford Explorer. For some reason that we cannot understand the car will be running ... A: hey there, well unfortunatly this is not something i can diagnose online because there are so many ... | |
| 68 falcon 5.0 H.O swap | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: 0 H.O. motor into my falcon can i use fords 5.0 wiring harness to connect the efi or do i have to ... A: hey there, You should be using the stock harness and intalling all modules and sensors from the ... | |
| Gas guage on 2007 Expedition | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I just filled my gas tank up In my Ford Expedition. And my gas guage didn't reset what do I Do? Its ... A: hey there, there are only two reasons for this, either there is a fault with the nstrument cluster, ... | |
| 97 ford escort lx wagon | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: 89k miles, auto. service engine soon light is on, dooes this come on for maintenance or only if ... A: hey there sorry for the delay. the serivce engine light comes on if there is a a compent failure, if ... | |
| the engine light | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I, went to pass the smoke check, but the light of the engine doesn't turn on at any time, so it did ... A: hey there, i dont know if there is much you can do yourself, first of all the check engine light ... | |
| electric seats | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I got a set of front seats out of a 98 ford explorer limited edition. The passenger seat work. The ... A: hey there, i have never com arcoss this before. I know there are no adapters to retrofit other ... | |
| brake lights | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a 98 ford escort sport.the brake lights stay on 24-7. i have to take a terminal off the ... A: hey there, bihind the brake pedal there is a switch that comes into contact with the brake lever, ... | |
| air conditioner | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: .hopefully you can answer this.. I have a 97 ford Taurus ( 150,000 miles ). when i turn on the air ... A: hey there, when it comes to air conditioning, it is almost never a cheap repair. most typically an a ... | |
| 73 ford mustang | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: my question is this i have a 73 mustang mach1 with a 351c i just put a new batt. in it and now if i ... A: hey there, i dont understand the problem either, but i have seen a couple of time a loose connection ... | |
| 95 Explorer Climate Control Problem | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Where is the control unit for the climate control system located on a 1995 Explorer and how is it ... A: to thanks for the tips, i have never seen this issue, but to replace the blend door, it is ... | |
| 95 Explorer Climate Control Problem | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Where is the control unit for the climate control system located on a 1995 Explorer and how is it ... A: hey again, well i guese i gave you the wrong diagnostistics on this vehicle then, i was under the ... | |
| 1997 ford explorer transmission | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: While driving in steady traffic at about 60 mph, my truck started to whine very loud and started to ... A: hey there, i dought this would be a transfer case proble, check the tansmission fuid, if it is black ... | |
| fuel level sensor | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2006, F-150 in where my fuel gauge quit working, once checked it coded P0463-"fuel level ... A: hey there, unfortunatly the sensor is on the sending unit itself that is inside the fuel tank, make ... | |
| fuel injectors going out | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: My 2000 ford ranger, 4.0L v6 over the past few months has had fuel injectors go out. I decided to ... A: hey again, well this sounds like a very rare problem that even i have never seen befor, I need you ... | |
| 2000 Mustang V-8 GT Automatic Convertable will not start | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Mustang V-8 GT Automatic Convertable that will not start. It will turn over and crank ... A: hey there, there are two things that pop up in my head when i hear a problem like this, either a ... | |
| 1967 Mustang alternator failures | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Ok, I have a fairly modified 67. Im running a 10.5:1 306 with a big cam, edel. fuel inj., msd 6al, ... A: hey there, there is a good possiblity that you are drawing way to much amperage for those altenators ... | |
| 1991 Ford Probe running rough when warmed up | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1991 Ford Probe GL with the 2.2L engine. About 2 weeks ago it started running really rough ... A: hey there, well we have to start with the basics, you have to determin which cylinder is misfiring ... | |
| fuel injectors going out | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My 2000 ford ranger, 4.0L v6 over the past few months has had fuel injectors go out. I decided to ... A: hey there, sorry to hear you are having problems. I dont think you will find anything wrong with the ... | |
| 2001 F150 electrical | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: My dome light and cargo lights will not turn off. I replaced the relay and it worked for two days ... A: hey again, if the door ajar light is on then that is why the lights are staying on, most typically ... | |
| Escape/Tribute V6 Broken Screw on Coil | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: 2002 Tribute V6: Short story, I was changing plugs and one of the screws that holds the coil packs ... A: hey there, it is very odd that one broke at all i have never seen this. gluing the coil down is not ... | |
| 2001 F150 electrical | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My dome light and cargo lights will not turn off. I replaced the relay and it worked for two days ... A: I hope this isnt what i think it is, you would not believe how many times i see this, at least once ... | |
| 1996 Ford Mustang GT | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: My mustang has a miss at 4000-4200 RPM. It lacks power when it is cold. It also idles rough when ... A: i think the next thing you will have to try is a compression test, it may have low compression in ... | |
| 2000 Ford Escort bumper | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm hitting the car dump to get a replacement back bumper for my son's 2000 Ford Escort, trying to ... A: hey there, there will be pushpins under the rear tail lights and maybe some phillips head screws ... | |
| 2002 Ford Ranger warning lights | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have an error light on the dash. It is the O/D light and it is blinking. It is also shifting ... A: hey there. when that light is flashing, it is like a check engine light, there will be a trouble ... | |
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2001 Lincoln Town Car and when I try to start the car it wont start. I get the following ... A: hey there, the p1000 code means nothing, it basically means a drive cycle has not been preformed ... | |
| ford trans | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2000 ford expedition, just started the trans is slipping, like you put it in gear and does ... A: hey there, more than likely it is a mechanical failure, especially if the fluid is burnt, changing ... | |
| Water not cooling | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: hope you are well. I am here in Florida. I have a 95 Mustang 3.8 V6 When I drive in city traffic ... A: if the thermostat is stuck open, then the engine will be running to cold, that is a low heat ... | |
| stereo | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: my 6 cd changer in my 2002 ford explorer just stopped working with all my cds in it. it keeps saying ... A: it sounds like there is an internal fault now with the CD player, you can have the stereo removed ... | |
| 1988 fod mustang question | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a ford mustang 5.0, car was not cranked for two years, i tried to cranked it but would not ... A: hey there, you are going to have to find a wiring diagram for this vehicle, and trace wires back to ... | |
| ford battery | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have to unplug my battery every time I get out of the truck because if i leave the battery cable ... A: hey there, the only way to figure this out, disconnect one of the batter terminals, and use an ... | |
| ABS | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: A general question for you. When the "ABS" light and "traction control off" lights come on and off ... A: hey there. this sounds like a common problem. you didnt inform me of what type of vehicle this is, ... | |
| Battery/ Starter Solenoid Problems | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I put the key in the ingition and turn to start it but the starter solenoid just clicks once and it ... A: hey there, there could be a couple of problems here, one either being a faulty stator, 1 being a ... | |
| 76 ford engine | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: in the vin number of the truck it says my engine is a 360 but in an lmc truck magazine it says the ... A: hey there, im not to sure about any vehicle this old, that truck is older then i am, haha, but ... | |
| mustang charging problem | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 92 mustang 5.0. I have just driven from Tulsa to central Texas with no problem. However, ... A: hey there, the only way to chase this down is to have the engine running with a meter on the ... | |
| 1997 Ford Escort | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: Car has 170k with no previous knocks, noises or other problems. At startup, car suddenly begins to ... A: hey there, i hate to say this, but if there is any load metalic noise coming from an engine there is ... | |
| running rich | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 ford mustang 2.3L efi . It idles smooth and runs great but the fuel consumption is ... A: hey there, i think there may be a problem with a leaking injector, or injectors, black smoke on ... | |
| ford taurus 2003 engine light/gas problems | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: We have a 2003 Taurus. It started having some hesitation problems like it wasn't getting enough ... A: hey there. i have avctually never replaced a fuel pump on a taurus, dont see to many problems with ... | |
| 2003 ford xlt ext cab 3,0 | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I bought a truck 61.000 from car max after asking them 4 times to lower transmission fluid. cause on ... A: hey there, I hope you do know that that the transmission fluid has to be checked with the engine ... | |
| FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: My 1997 Ford Crown Victoria (non-police) will sometimes run rough especially when hot and the AC is ... A: hey there, i have heard of this problem once befor but have not delt with it, the is a junstion box ... | |
| Gt won't start | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I replaced my battery in my 2001 Ford Mustang GT. I am getting power, but the engine will not turn ... A: hey there, you have to check the trigger wire at the startor motor, it should get at least 12 volts ... | |
| inercia shut off switch | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: were is the fuel cut off switch in a 1994 explorer it was involved in a crash now it wont start A: hey there. there are two typical spots they place this, sometimes it is on the passangers side kick ... | |
| 2000 Mustang GT 4.6L sohc | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Recently my check light came on.When I did a scan a P0303 code(misfire #3 cyc)came up.I was told by ... A: hey there, sorry anout the delay, actually as i recall you do not have to remove any fuel ... | |
| jack placement on Ford F-150 truck? | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble in placing the jack to rise my truck off the ground so I can change the rear ... A: hey there, im am guese you need the lowest part of the vehicle to jack up, i hope you do understand ... | |
| Rev limiter | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: How do i by-pass the rev limiter on a 1989 ford escort? ANSWER: Hey there, i dont think you can ... A: hey there, i am pretty sure, that the rev limiter will not affect you, even in a race, the rev ... | |
| 1995 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased a 1995 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition and something is draining the new battery ... A: hey there, the only thinf you can really do, is have a draw test done, this will let you know if ... | |
| suv repair | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: 2000 mercury mountaineer removal/installation innter tie rod end 4x4 8cyl A: hey there, the outer tie rod will have to be removed, count how many threads it took to to remove ... | |
| 1966 Ford Thunderbird landau | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: The vehicle was exposed to some flood water. Should I replace all wires and connections that were ... A: hey there, it all depends, i would let everything dry out out before appling power to anything, if ... | |
| 302 ford engine | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: will a 302 1992 mustang engine work& run right if put in a 1995 f 150 truck that came out with 5.0 ... A: hey there, i think the block will work but alot of componants are going to have to be changed over, ... | |
| Radio on 1994 Ford Ranger | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Ford Ranger PK and the radio suddenly stopped playing about 2 weeks ago. The radio ... A: hey there. there are only two reasons that this could have happened. 1st would be an internal fault ... | |
| Ford F150 low coolant temp | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: My service engine light came on, I had a diagnostic performed and the code indicated low coolant ... A: hey there. if the fans are running all the time, then that is an obviouse problem. it is possible ... | |
| Flexplate vs Flywheel | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Chris, I have a 97 F150 5.4L 8 cylinder automatic w/a Canadian VIN. Problem: Have a new starter ... A: hey there. the Chilton book does help a bit but it will not get as in depth as most people would ... | |
| 1998 Ford Escort Rear Spring | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My son has a 1998 Ford Escort. When he was buying snow tires the garage notices that the right rear ... A: hey there, if the spring is broken at all it should be replaced, there is a seat with a groove at ... | |
| 1989 Ford F 150 | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Ford F 150, normally when I turn the key on you can hear the electric fuel pump charge ... A: hey there, there is a fuel pump realy and and a fuel pump fuse located in the same area, they will ... | |
| 1998 Ford Escort Rear Spring | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My son has a 1998 Ford Escort. When he was buying snow tires the garage notices that the right rear ... A: hey there, it is possible to replace one spring, BUT it is not recomended, after time the the ... | |
| Ford Crown Vic no start and immobilized | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a '96 Crown Victoria with a v8. It won't start ...it cranks but only the battery warning ... A: hey there, i am not one to be telling people to try throwing parts at a vehicle, haha, but try ... | |
| 1999 ford Ranger 4.0 L | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: When I turn the key the brake light stays on and there is a buzzing sound that stops when I press on ... A: if you have noticed you probably lost your brake lights as well by unplugging that, so its a good ... | |
| Ford engine | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 87 ford bronco and not exactly sure what engin is in it. I keep having problems with my ... A: it will either be a 4.0 liter v6 engine, or a 5.0 liter v8 engine. you are right with the shims ford ... | |
| 1992 ford festiva | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, I have an automatic transmission from a 96 Aspire and I am looking for a car to put it ... A: hey there, i am not 100 percent sure about this, if the eninges are the same, makes sure all the ... | |
| 1987ford ranger sxt 4x4 | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: do you know the fuel pump / presurizer has a fuse as well as a relay if so where is it located A: there will only be one fuse on the fuel pump circuit that is located in the main fuse panel inside ... | |
| 2002 Ford Explorer - brake lights | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Hey there. Today my brake lights WILL NOT turn off, even after I turn off the truck, take the key ... A: hey there. the B.O.O switch (brake on/off) is located directly behind the brake pedal lever ... | |
| Brake light stay on sometimes | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 windstar sel. The brake lights stay on some times after having applied the brake ... A: hey there, some times the switch itself will bind up and stick, if it only happens sometimes then i ... | |
| Turn signals not working | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Ford Explorer and the turn signal don't work. It started by first flashing two or ... A: hey there, i dont know if there is a tun signal relay in here, therer may be still one in there, ... | |
| for escape sunroof | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2001 escape the sunroof opens half way and stops. does not buck or sound like it wants to ... A: hey there, the tracks may have to be adjusted, or greased, if the motor detects a high load the ... | |
| ac compressor removal | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: How do you remove the ac compressor on a 2003 Ford F150? It looks like if I remove the passenger ... A: hey there. on the 5.4 liter. i am pretty sure you have to disconnect eh motor mount on the right ... | |
| Speedometer Question | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT with a V6 3.0 liter engine and automatic transmission. Tonight I went ... A: hey there, what you actualy replaced is a speed sensor for the ABS system, and as for the the ... | |
| 2000 f150 4x4 6 cyl. flareside | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: how are you. thanks for taking my question. it will not start. i cant hear any pump noise during ... A: im good thanks for asking, the pump should only kick in once for a second or two and not come on ... | |
| 2000 Ford windstar fuses blowing | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: We have a windstar that blows fuses 6, 9, and 16, six began the problem had a jumper put in to over ... A: hey there. From what i can tell, there is an Obviouse short circuit somewhere, A short circuit is ... | |
| 200 f150 4x4 | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: my electric doors are not working. i hit both switches and it sounds like the switch is working, the ... A: hey there, when the door lock actuars start umping like that there is usualy one faulty actuator ... | |
| '97 4.2 ford 150 Need to change rod and put intake gasket because of water leak. | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: Do I need to pull the engine or repair it in the truck? ANSWER: hey there. for intake work and even ... A: Check power to the startor solenoid. from the ignition side, and trace the wire back, to in junction ... | |
| Very sick 02 Escape - fried computer? | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: Because of cold in Wisconsin he attempted to jump it with a 98 F150, and everyone involved said the ... A: hey there, i am sorry to hear that, that is very unfortunate, i also hate to say this though but a ... | |
| 02 ford explorer, v6, auto 4wd | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I puchased this vehicle used last November. After the vehicle is warmed up making a left or right ... A: hey there, i highly dought that any kind of oil is going to cause your problem, there are two things ... | |
| door ajar warning light and beep | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2002 TBird. I have a few things going on, but the door ajar one is the most annoying. When ... A: hey there. this sounds like either the door latch assembly has to be replaced, the door ajar switch ... | |
| Engine noise | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Chris, I have a 97 f-150 V6 4,2 litre engine.It has102,000 miles on it.Ran perfect.Started hearing a ... A: hey there. engine noises will not be able to be picked up with a scanner, they only do electrical ... | |
| 1999 Ford Contour | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1999 Ford contour with a 2.5 in it. It is DOHC. On top end it quits taking gas, and ... A: hey there, the first thing i would look is the wiring harness under the hood of this vehicle, these ... | |
| 89 f150 fuel gauge | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: on my 89 f150 4x4 the fuel gauge reads about a 1/4 higher with the tail lights on or when you use ... A: hey there, This sound like you may have a couple of bare wires touching each other, the harness with ... | |
| Speedometer Question | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT with a V6 3.0 liter engine and automatic transmission. Tonight I went ... A: hey there, there is a good possibilty that the transmission speed sensor is faulty. it is located on ... | |
| 97 ranger wont start | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: my 97 ford ranger will turn over but it wont fire. I'm getting fuel and spark, i replaced the crank ... A: there will me many other factors then just checking fuel and spark, you should also check injector ... | |
| keychain transmitter problem | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2003 windstar van and there are times when i can't dise3ngage the anti theft device and am ... A: ok sorry to hear you are having problems, first try this, put the key in the ignition, and turn the ... | |
| Ford Flex Clutch | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2009 Ford Flex and have recently experienced a rather noticeable vibration from the clutch. ... A: I didnt know flex's came with a manual transmission?? this vibrations sounds more like a misfire! ... | |
| Hyundai Lantra Headlights | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I replaced the bulbs with 90/100W however this really has not helped much.I noticed inside the units ... A: the only part that has to be refelctive is the back wall of the headlamp assembly. how are the ... | |
| Ford F-250 Instrument Cluster Fuse Popping | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I own a Ford F-250 5.4 V8 (2000). The fuse for my instrument cluster in the dash keeps on popping ... A: OK then there is something drawing too much amperage, this could be anything though, each circuit is ... | |
| Ford F-250 Instrument Cluster Fuse Popping | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I own a Ford F-250 5.4 V8 (2000). The fuse for my instrument cluster in the dash keeps on popping ... A: hey there. it sounds like something is drawing a little more amperage then it should be to be poping ... | |
| 98Windstar | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: When headlights are turned on chimes come on and door open light is on but doors are closed.4 A: this is a typical problem on these vans, first try(one at a time) slamming a door closed, and after ... | |
| Thunderbird Knocking Sound | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: 6 V8. The car runs great other than this loud knocking/tapping sound coming from under the driver ... A: oh sorry i must have misread that part.... it isn't odd that it is when warm, try then bumping it ... | |
| auto lights | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am having a problem with the automatic headlights, They will not turn in automatically when it is ... A: hey there. I have actually come arosst his twice in the last couple of weeks and both times on an ... | |
| Thunderbird Knocking Sound | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: 6 V8. The car runs great other than this loud knocking/tapping sound coming from under the driver ... A: hey there. this is definitly hard to tell you without actualy hearing the noise, because it can ... | |
| transmission | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Transmission will not shift in 05 Taurus 3.0. The motor winds out but will not shift to second. A: he bob, it is probably in second gear and not 1st. this is called "limp mode." this is a default ... | |
| 1990 merc. | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1990 Merc. grand Marc. It has a shifting problem between 2nd , third gears. I've read about ... A: hey, it is located directly on the side of the transmssion and it will have 1 vacuum line going to ... | |
| main power wiring | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1999 ford ranger. How do you replace the power, ground, power antenna, and 12 v power wires ... A: hey there, you shouldn't have to replace any of the wires as a whole, just where the burnt section ... | |
| 1994 mustang 3.8 no start | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: On first try it started,ran good, then rough. set a po320 code(ignition engine speed input ... A: On these 3.8 engines the cam sensor gives the signals for the fuel injectors, and the crank sensor ... | |
| 2001 FORD ESCAPE ECM | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE HAS AN ECM PROBLEM SO I GOT ONE INSTALLED IT THE ENGINE WONT CRANK AND THE THEFT ... A: I need to know if this is a used PCM. If it is then the keys that you are using will have to be ... | |
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I hit a deer and ripped my passenger side electric mirror off. I got a mirror from a junk yard. I ... A: Hey Amber. Yes the door panel is going to have to be removed. The connecter is in the middle of the ... | |
| 2003 Ford Ranger | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My diagnostics is giving me: P2004 Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open (Bank 1) Where is this ... A: The runner controls are valves located just below the plenum. Looking at the engine from the front, ... | |
| Windstar engine dies when hitting brakes | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: Chris, My friend has a 2001 Windstar that recently developed an electrical problem I believe. This ... A: There are many many possiblities to this question. Is the check engine light on while this is ... | |
| 2000 Ford Focus | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Ford Focus Im having a problem with the ignition, the key will not turn at all. I have ... A: I actually see similar problems like this all the time. It definily will be an internal failure with ... | |
| 4.6L Thunderbird | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: The car wouldn't start, The regulator was bad replaced that still no start, the ignition coils had ... A: I think this is a follow up question from yesterday! I would suspect that the stater is no longer ... | |
| 1996 WIndstar | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: I have grease on my steering wheel. First I thought a cleaner I used ate up the leather steering ... A: There is no actual grease used in the steering coluum. Where exactly is this coming from? Are you ... | |
| 4.6L Thunderbird | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: The engine locked up while the car was turning over. when you engage it it makes a clicking nose. ... A: I need a little more information. Is the engine turning over? Is that clicking noise coming from ... | |
| Oil fouling plugs. | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a 91 f 150 with a 302. I am getting slight amounts of oil in no# 3 and 4 plugs. The truck ... A: This sounds like you have a mechanical problem. Valve seats are not replacable, the heads will have ... | |
| 1995 Ford Explorer Fuel Injection | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: I have problems with my 1995 Explorer it will crank over but will not start. I have changed the ... A: When in a situation like this the first thing i do is check the mechanical integrety of the engine, ... | |
| 97 F150 5.4L | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: The engine light has been on for some time now, but just recently my trucks really started to ... A: If I remember correctly P0171 is a that bank 1 is running to lean.( Not enough fuel) This could be ... | |
| failed emissions | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1992 ford van with 351w , hc and co are very high nox is good have replaced o2 sensor and ... A: sorry about the delay. O2 sensors need to be checked with the voltage reading. it should constanly ... | |
| 1992 Ford Probe | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a 92 ford probe and the passenger side passive seat belt will not move. I could move ... A: I have been really busy. It sounds like the ratcheting mechanism is all messed up, I would just go ... | |
| when to use overdrive | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: when and how to use overdrive switch on end of shift lever. can push switch and say on or ... A: sorry about the delay, i have been really busy. I would just keep the over drive on at all times, ... | |
| 2000 Ford Windstar | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: We have checked all the doors to make sure they are closed and the door ajar light still stays on ... A: There is probably a stuck "door ajar" switch. There is not much you yourself will be able to do ... | |
| 99 Ranger XLT 5 speed 2wd - oil pan cracked | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: How do I remove the oil pan? Does the tranny need removed or just unbolted from the pan? Does the ... A: The transmission doesnt have to be removed or un bolted to do an oil pan on this at all. On some ... | |
| T-5 transmission | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm working on swapping a Ford 302 into an '86 RX-7, and I've been looking into T-5 transmissions. ... A: been busy. Rebuilding a transmssion requirs alot of experience. They have to be assembled exactly to ... | |
| Check Engine Light | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Cougar 8 cylinder, automatic transmission with 148,000 miles on it. The check engine ... A: i have been busy. with an intermittant chcek engine light, this is not a hard fault, the most ... | |
| 98 explorer transmission | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I noticed my 98 explorer had burnt trans fluid, so i got it flushed and serviced. Soon after it ... A: Was the transmssion flushed or was the pan just droped and releaded? If the oil is droped through ... | |
| 2003 Ford Taurus | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2003 Ford Taurus SES 24v 3.0 liter. I'm having a problem, which I was told was either with ... A: I think you are talking about the D.P.F.E sensor. common issue on alot of these. You can replace ... | |
| 1994 Ford Thunderbird | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: Could you please tell me where the fuel relay switch is located in a 1994 Ford Thunderbird. It is ... A: And sorry about the delay. If the inertia switch is not located in the trunk then the other place ... | |
| trouble with signal lights on mercury tracer 91 | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: i have trouble with the signal lights on my car i check all the fuses and all of them are in good ... A: and sorry about the delay. these are always a pain to find. If it is not on the fuse panel inside ... | |
| failed emissions | 3/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1992 ford van with 351w , hc and co are very high nox is good have replaced o2 sensor and ... A: The first thing I would do is check the ignition timing. If it is too advanced the emessions will ... | |
| 1993 Ford taurus lx | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a coolant leaking problem between the engine block and the transmition. I think it is the ... A: There should only be 6 frost plugs on the front and back of the block( 3 on each side) I need to ... | |
| 1993 ford escort sw | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: My horn doesn't work. I tried replacing the fuse in the fuse panel. That didn't work. Is there a ... A: The accurate diagrams for all fuses is usually located in the owners manual if you still have it. If ... | |
| ford escort heater | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: i have a 97 ford escort my heater gets hot but will not blow air out on any setting A: There are only a few componets that run the fan for the heater,-- Fan, Switch, blower motor ... | |
| 1996 ford E350 van 15 pass | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: speedomiter jumps around, do not see any type of speed senser or vacum modual, what controls speed ... A: i have been really busy. I believe this speedometer is electronic, On the tail shaft of the ... | |
| electrical problem with brakes/signal | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: my husband has my '02 Ford F150 and just called my saying that he has no signal lights or brake ... A: and sorry about the delay i got tied up all weekend. When a fuse is "poped" that means there is an ... | |
| Windstar Transmission | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Windstar and I"m getting conflicting information regarding the transmission. I had ... A: . Changing your transmission fluid regulalry is always a good idea. It is recomended that you do ... | |
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: There is a knocking sound coming from behind the panel under the window in the very rear on the ... A: The first thing I would do is remove the door panel. If the panel has been removed before and the ... | |
| 1999 ford explorer | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: My 1999 Ford Explorer has been ideling very rough for awhile now. Had it diagnosed as a misfire in ... A: there are many reasons why the engine could misfire. Unfortunatly its hard to say anything without ... | |
| 1992 FORD TAURUS 4DR 3.0L | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING THROUGH HIGH SNOW ,SOME GOT PUSHED UP IN THE BOTTOM OF CAR'S MOTER AREA.AFTER ... A: there are a few harneses between the frame and the engine. there will be the main power wires to the ... | |
| E-350 | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: My van is shaking when the accelerator pedal is depressed and van isn't under load. Meaning, when ... A: this could be many of things. Is this a vibration in the sterring wheel?(like a wheel shimmy) at ... | |
| 2000 frod mustang engine dies when driving | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2000 ford mustang and it has 91k miles.while I am driving my car dies and it seems like it ... A: . I think you should be able to install this yourself. It is a very simple job and i am pretty sure ... | |
| random misfire cyl 3 | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I have had a problem of a random misfire on cyl no. 3 for over a year. I did A full tune up (plugs ... A: And sorry about the delay. There is one thing that I want you to try and get back to me with the ... | |
| Illumination lights on a 95 Explorer | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I was irresponsibly turning the dome light switch on and off to annoy my girlfriend and the ... A: HEy pete thanks for asking. If the dome light still works then it probably isnt a switch, If I ... | |
| 98 crown victoria missing after intake replacment | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I just replaced a cracked intake that had a tiny water leak with a new one on a 98 crown victoria ... A: There must be something that you missed. Or something improperly wired. There are a couple time ... | |
| 2000 ford expedition | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: About once a week, my truck will not start. It isnt the starter, the starter is during over, it ... A: I think it may be the starter solenoid, If you hear it spinning but the engine is not turning then ... | |
| 1994 ford thunderbird starting issues | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: car will turn over but will not start, what could be the issue? A: and sorry about the delay there are alot of possiblities to this problem. An engine needs 2 main ... | |
| Ford starter problem | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: 1986 F150 auto trans with 351 engine. The starter seemed weak. It has made a noise when first ... A: It sounds to me like your startor solenoid is keeping the startor engageg. there should be a ... | |
| 1992 Mercury Tracer 4 cyl 1.9 L | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: 163000 Miles,Car starts right up, in park rpm is at about 750,(feels normal) when shifted into drive ... A: there are many possibilities. checking the timing would be a good idea anyhow. I would also look for ... | |
| 1993 Ford Crown Victoria | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: I seem to have an enigma car! Maybe you can shed some light on what may be wrong with it. When I ... A: And sorry for the delay. This problem sounds like it may be severe.... while the engine is running ... | |
| Check engine light | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Ford Thunderbird that the check engine light keeps coming on. No one can tell me why ... A: The only thing you can do at this point is take it in somewhere to have it scanned. The scan tool ... | |
| 1997 Ford Expedition Anti-Theft problem | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: I changed out my heater core. All went well...less 30 small cuts covering both hands. Put ... A: and sorry about the delay. I think there must be something you forgot to plug in, that is the only ... | |
| Turn Signals and Emergency Flashers | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: My turn signals and emergency flashers do not work. I replaced the plug-in module in fuse ... A: This is just going to be an educated guese here, but i would try replacing the combination switch, ... | |
| Heater | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2002 F150 and my heater just quit on me. The thermostat seems to be OK, as my engine temp ... A: Sorry about the delay. it sounds to me like the blend door in the air box is stuck closed. Two ... | |
| can't turn car off | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1994 ford taurus sho and I can't seem to shut it off. I replaced the ignition lock and the ... A: And sorry about the delay. I have seen this befor and i always have a horrible time trying to find ... | |
| ignition timing | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I have an 01 ranger 3.0 with an K&N cold air intake with an flowmaster cat back muffler.I took my ... A: and sorry about the delay. Who ever told you that is obvioulsy not mechanicly inclined. on these 3.0 ... | |
| ford explorer 99 | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: ford explorer xlt 89000 miles, very rough idling and when start driving it; ok when driving above 45 ... A: there are a couple things that I wouls first check. I would have a compression test done first that ... | |
| 1986 Ford F150 | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1986 Ford automatic F150. It is 2 wheel drive and has a 351 in it. I have a problem with ... A: This may not be the problem the best way to check for this problem it to get a multi meter that ... | |
| Odmeter malfunction | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1994 Ford Bronco full size and love the truck. I bought it in 1996 as the second owner ... A: sorry to hear you are having so many problems with this truck. Since this vehicle has been in a ... | |
| 1991 Ford Explorer possible exaust leak | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: O.k. 2 weeks ago veh. started making a what sounded like air leaking out from some where sound on ... A: Hey dustin. To make sure this is an exhaust leak, jam the tail pipe with a rag or just your hand, ... | |
| Door panel removal on 99 Explorer XLT | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I need to replace a broken Mirror on the Drivers side. How do I remove the Door Panel? ... A: there are a few different types of door panels on theses, depending if you have power locks, ... | |
| gages dead truck dies | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: 2002 F-250 4x4 V-10 all dash gages are dead (no readings at all) also alternator is not charging ... A: There is a fuse set on the charging system, according to a manual it is one nder the hood. this ... | |
| electical problem | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: I am having difficulty finding someone to repair the electrical problem that i am having with my 97 ... A: this is a hard situation. Its hard for me to say anything without knowing what is going on under ... | |
| 1990 929S Mazda | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: auto trans has intermittent chatter shifting into second gear usually only after driving several ... A: Everybody has there own opinion about additives. I personaly dont believe in using any type of ... | |
| rough Idle and sometime it dies out on me | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if anyone can help me out with my truck. I have a 1997 Ford F 150 the problem ... A: this is hard to say without getting alot of information, but this sounds like the idle air control ... | |
| 351 | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: i have a 92' f250 heavy duty 5spd. what ia m having trouble with is excessive high rpms and loss of ... A: This sounds like there may be a possible vacuum leak. maby at the intake manifold, this can cause ... | |
| Engine stalls | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: When I start the engine, it fails to stay idled. I find my self with one foot on the brake pedal and ... A: Hey Greg.. It will be a 4.6 liter.. with my experience, just go to a local parts store or a ford ... | |
| Security System | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I recently just bought a 1999 Ford Contour, actually it was this past Saturday. Anyways, about three ... A: Unfortunately the immobilizer system can not be removed. It is part of the power train control ... | |
| ranger missin | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: i have a 95 ford ranger 2.3 5 speed with 241,000 miles on it my question is about 50% of the time at ... A: this sounds like you just have a cylinder misfire. I would defintly check the tune up condition. ... | |
| Electrical problem | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: Hey Chris, I have a 2001 Expedition, problem is the wipers, windows, rear wiper, and moon roof no ... A: there are two fuse panels in this vehicle. check the ones under the hood and the one in the vehicle. ... | |
| engine chuging | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: i have a 1993 ford areostar van loses speed climbing hills and trouble accelerating engine seems to ... A: This is a problem that will be hard to diagnose here, I will need a liitle more info. Was anything ... | |
| 1995 ford mustang | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: 1995 ford mustang 3.8 engine -- temperature flucuates -- not thermistat -- what can cause ... A: There are a few things that can make the temperatur flucuate. But i really need to know under what ... | |
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Expertise
I can answer most electrical questions, I specialize in powertrain diagnostics and repair. You can ask me any thing about any Ford or mazda vehicles(excluding diesel).
Experience
Dealership training- Canadian licensed technician with interprovincial standards.
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Licensed technincian with interprovincial standard. Certified drive clean inspector and repair technician.
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Honor student in 5 year appreticeship in automotive service technoligy
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