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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| '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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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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Tony Florence
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Automotive and some diesel pertaining to ford,mercury and lincoln vehicles
Experience
Dealer level employee for 17 years, from tech to current service advisor, previous tech at goodyear auto center,independent shops auto and large truck including my own
Organizations
member of indiana street rod assoc, lions club
Education/Credentials
lincoln tech grad with auto/diesel technology, business management
Awards and Honors
ford master certified service advisor,service manager, warr admin., commercial business
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