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| 2001 taurus | 6/3/2009 | James |
Q: hi i have a 2001 ford taurus with the dohc 24v v6 engine it runs fine on cold or warm days but when ...
A: You may find this unhelpful, but it is the best advice I can provide. Rent a car, believe me, I ...
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| Mustang oil | 6/2/2009 | James |
Q: I have a 2002 Ford Mustang 140,000 miles. I also drive it about 120 miles a day. Last oil change was ...
A: The only possibility if the oil did not leak out, is that it was put in the wrong place, and never ...
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| starter problem '66 mustang | 5/31/2009 | James |
Q: The starter is grinding--- i have a 1974 C-4 automatic transmission with a 1980 302 engine my ...
A: You may need to shim the starter, depending on the noise. Giving that you have tried several ...
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| 1998 Ford Ranger 4WD 4.0 v6 59,050.00 miles | 5/31/2009 | James |
Q: Over the last 3 weeks (on occasion) starting isn't smooth. It turns over pretty well but takes a ...
A: You need to check for fuel and fire, or lack there of actually. Altitude can tinker with vehicle ...
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| sparkplugs | 5/31/2009 | James |
Q: i saw in another of your questions that you recomended that you use motorcraft spark plugs, and i ...
A: That would be my one exception. Dang, your good. To answer your question, Motorcraft is the OEM part ...
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| 1993 ranger 4x4 | 5/31/2009 | mark henson |
Q: Just changed the rotor, bearings, and calipers on my truck (left front tire). Reassembled, truck ...
A: just knowing what your doing or being smart enough to get a book if you don't-other than that there ...
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| Ford Windstar 1999 3.8L | 5/31/2009 | mark henson |
Q: Hi how are you guys i found an leak in my AC Condenser but i wont to replace it my self is there an ...
A: the condensor comes out the bottom-alldata has instructions but i can't legally send them through ...
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| Follow up on 99 Escort air problem | 5/30/2009 | mark henson |
Q: I had to put in a new question, since it would not let me add another follow up about my 99 Escort ...
A: if your wires are ok then i don't know what they could have done to affect the guages because really ...
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| 67 Ford Mustang Air Conditioning | 5/30/2009 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 67 Ford Mustang (289 V-8, 4 Barrel) that originally came with factory A/C. The previous ...
A: first put the car where you can put a mist of water on condenser with running and guages connected ...
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| focus oil/quit on highway | 5/30/2009 | James |
Q: 2007 2 later focus-son changed oil and must have had leak in plug or filter so light came on and car ...
A: This is a Grey area for us, for liability purposes. Have the car towed to a garage, and let them ...
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| 1995 Ford Taurus | 5/29/2009 | Tony Florence |
Q: Tony: My daughter has a 1995 Ford Taurus with only 45,0000 miles on it. It will just all of a ...
A: I would have to guess the fuel pump, when the key is turned on to start vehicle listen for a humm ...
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| 351C overheating/water pump air? | 5/29/2009 | mark henson |
Q: Mark, I have a 1970 Torino GT conv with air (nice car!) and have had no problems with it. Has the ...
A: i've read both questions-first i would take a heater hose off and fill through the hose with the ...
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| to much fuel | 5/29/2009 | mark henson |
Q: i have a 1991 ford f-150 with a 300 6 cylinder. it has 195,000 miles on it. the check engine light ...
A: first testers/scanners scopes have never pinpointed the problem they tell you what area even sensor ...
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| Power Mirror Replacement | 5/28/2009 | James |
Q: I have a 2000 ford f250 4 x 4 diesel 7.3L. I am trying to replace the whole assy of passenger side ...
A: Depending on which side the mirror is on, the connection could be behind the dash. This would ...
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| Ford Taurus | 5/28/2009 | mark henson |
Q: This one may be kind of long. I have a 1993 Ford Taurus, 6 cylinder 3.0 engine with approx. 165000 ...
A: check the small ground wire coming off negative cable on battery make sure it is connected and clean ...
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| check engine light won't come on | 5/28/2009 | Chris |
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 ...
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| Warranty and 65,000 maintenance | 5/27/2009 | James |
Q: My car was running fine and it reached 65,000 miles, and I brought it in to the dealer for ...
A: I would need to know the itemization on your bill?What labor and parts were performed and or ...
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| '93 Aerostar | 5/27/2009 | Chris |
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 ...
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| my mustang drives itself | 5/27/2009 | James |
Q: I have a 98 mustang V6 3.8 manual. When I am in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear it is ok. But when I step on ...
A: You have one of two problems, causing your symptoms. A faulty TPS, which I am leaning towards, or a ...
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| 2001 Ford Windstar engine miss | 5/26/2009 | Drew Young |
Q: Only when it rains, after car wash, damp outside. On the 3rd set of plugs and wires. One place ...
A: Susan, A water leak intrusion into a electrical component can cause a short. It never hurts to ...
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| Power window repair | 5/25/2009 | mark henson |
Q: 2001 ford mustang (v6). Hi, my power window on the driver's side will not roll up. It has had this ...
A: first check all fuses-if ok get a wiring diagram possibly from a local garage that has alldata or ...
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| Fuel collison cutoff switch | 5/24/2009 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 1988 F-250 XLT. The motor turns over but it does not run. I replaced the fuel filter and ...
A: if they have power it is not collision switch-do they both have ground if they have sufficient power ...
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| 1991 5.0 HO chirp at wide open throttle | 5/24/2009 | James |
Q: I have a 91 mustang notchback 5.0 with an engine that was rebuilt about 30k miles ago. Recently at ...
A: Sounds like the purge valve on the smog pump. It is located right on top of the pump,with a small ...
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| SES light with P0401 code | 5/24/2009 | James |
Q: My daughters 2001 Ford Mustang had a Check Engine light. I got a scanner for OBDII It gave me a ...
A: First, let me know the engine size. It is possible for the pipe to have a defect, or to be ...
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| 2003 mustang gt | 5/24/2009 | mark henson |
Q: My mustang is making a loud roaring noise in the rear end. The oil has been changed in the rear end, ...
A: if it is a constant roar it is most likely pinion bearings if it is a whine noise that changes when ...
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| Ford Five-Hundred Brakes | 5/24/2009 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 2005 Ford Five-Hundred with about 70,000 miles on it. For the last couple of weeks, there ...
A: that should be a bleeder screw and should not be related to your problem. ford has bulletins out ...
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| ford aerostar van | 5/23/2009 | James |
Q: I have a 1992 ford aerostar van that is getting hot. Normal range for the van reads between the r ...
A: Replace the thermostat and flush/clean the coolant system in the process. An inline adapter will ...
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| Air Conditioner on a 1999 Ford Taurus | 5/23/2009 | mark henson |
Q: I was just driving my Ford Taurus and the AC Unit just went totally out on me out of nowhere and ...
A: lost freon because a hose ruptured-clutch coil went bad-cycle switch-burnt connection in fuse block ...
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| my mustang drives itself | 5/23/2009 | James |
Q: I have a 98 mustang V6 3.8 manual. When I am in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear it is ok. But when I step on ...
A: Is the check engine light on? Either way, run it down to your local parts store, have them read the ...
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| Engine squeal | 5/23/2009 | Chris |
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 ...
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| brakes | 5/22/2009 | mark henson |
Q: Hey Mark i have 2003 Ford Mustang V6 every time i apply the brakes it pulls to the left, i've ...
A: several things it could be-from suspension parts like ball joints to sticking caliper-bad brake ...
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| Ford Escape 2008 | 5/22/2009 | James |
Q: The check engine light just came on in my 2008 Ford Escape. I got my oil changed yesterday and ...
A: I cannot say that I have any info with that model and year. However, run it down to the local parts ...
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| Follow up on 99 Escort air problem | 5/22/2009 | mark henson |
Q: I had to put in a new question, since it would not let me add another follow up about my 99 Escort ...
A: good luck with temp guage-it is probably going to be a wire off of temp sender or pinched and ...
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| 1977 Ford Ranger | 5/22/2009 | mark henson |
Q: It does not seem to be getting any fuel into the line and perhaps not even into the pump. We ...
A: disconnect it at both ends and blow compressed air through it check hoses for cracks especially at ...
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| 06 taurus message center | 5/22/2009 | Chris |
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 ...
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| carbon buildup | 5/21/2009 | Tony Florence |
Q: 2005 powerstroke diesel black smoke and carbon build up in turbo what causes it?
A: Sorry for the delay Internet problems. It is probably a sticking/plugged EGR. If your vehicle is ...
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| power window | 5/21/2009 | Chris |
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 ...
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| 92 ford tempo idles high | 5/21/2009 | mark henson |
Q: my ford tempo idles high what can i do to stop this?
A: look for vacuum leaks idle control motor could be bad would need to be checked out never unplug it ...
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| 1985 F250 engine suddenly locked | 5/21/2009 | James |
Q: I drove my truck on too many times with a bad clutch. After having it towed home on a flatbed, I ...
A: I don't think that the engine is seized. I think that you installed the throwout bearing backwards, ...
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| air conditioner compressor will not shut off | 5/20/2009 | mark henson |
Q: My '99 Ford Escort SE Wagon was taken to the shop due to blowing hot air. A part was replaced, ...
A: hope everthing works out for you i am interested to know what it was.
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