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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.

Education/Credentials
Licensed technincian with interprovincial standard. Certified drive clean inspector and repair technician.

Awards and Honors
Honor student in 5 year appreticeship in automotive service technoligy

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Ford Mazda

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Questions Answered By Expert Chris
In Category Ford Repair

Subject	Date Asked

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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