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| ATC Blower speed not right | 11/17/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 1990 Mercury Marquis with ATC. The blower only runs when the blower control is either set manually ...
A: Very common problem Bob. Here's what I have on this. The heater blower motor switch resistor has ...
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| 94 Villager won't start | 11/17/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- I'm having trouble with my 94 Villager. ...
A: Oh! Well then, it is the alarm and that is an after market alarm system. Ford alarm will flash "anti ...
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| 94 Villager won't start | 11/17/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I'm having trouble with my 94 Villager. About a week ago, I drove to the store and parked. 2 minutes ...
A: Well, sorry your having trouble with this. Something is not resetting in the system. Duh, right? In ...
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| 94 Sable blower motor | 11/16/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The blower motor only runs on high. I changed the settings switch and nothing happened. What else ...
A: Here is what I have on this. HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH RESISTOR Blower Motor Resistor The ...
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| Taurus transmission | 11/16/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 1993 ford taurus wagon with the 3.8 v6 and what appears to be an AXOD trans. This problem ...
A: Actually, that is the third generation AXOD-E. Fully electronic and was know for sensor and solenoid ...
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| cougar xr7 CEL and headlight switch | 11/16/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My 93 cougar seems to be an endless batch of problems these days and i have worn my self extra low ...
A: First, I would replace the light switch. Second, find a real mechanic because this guy should know ...
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| 93 cougar xr7 CEL and light & lighter switch | 11/16/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My 93 cougar seems to be an endless batch of problems these days and i have worn my self extra low ...
A: There is probably a bad fuse causing some of this. I would replace the light switch. For you to do ...
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| '94 Ford Bronco, 5.8L auto transmission problem | 11/15/2006 | Dinger |
Q: It's a 1994 Ford Bronco XLT, 5.8L engine, automatic transmission. The Programmable Speed/Odometer ...
A: Yeah, no this PSOM is not the issue. I have been doing this for 28 years and have never replaced ...
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| 1993 mercury tracer timing belt | 11/15/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I was idling in bank drive thru belt broke, we have changed the belt but the car still wont start. ...
A: Ok, well first we need to see if we have spark. Remove a spark plug wire and hold it nest to ...
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| 97 Mark V111 blower wont stop | 11/14/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Please help. My blower motor will not shut off. Climate control works fine (hot/cold). When I shut ...
A: This took a little longer to answer. I had to do a lot of research on this one. Here's what I came ...
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| Mercury Villager - install side mirror | 11/14/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I bought a new driver's side mirror for my 99 Mercury Villager. It looks like we need to take the ...
A: There are three bolts hidden behind what Ford calls a rain slash guard... (whatever!). It's at the ...
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| 02 Sable bucking | 11/14/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Dinger, I took the car in and there were no codes to be identified. The car still has the ...
A: Order yourself a bottle of Lube Guard for Ford. eBay has them for like $6.00. I think what you are ...
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| transmission fluid | 11/13/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I've been practicing general mechanics for almost 20 years and I've always wanted to know what are ...
A: Without any positive proof, there is a condition in transmission fluid that develops over time we ...
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| 2001 Mercury Sable AC/Heater Fan Blower | 11/13/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My fan blower has stoped working and I am hoping its just a fuse. The problem is finding out which ...
A: I have my guys check every single fuse if that's what is suspected as the problem. In the mean time, ...
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| Transmission speed sensor | 11/13/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Where is the speed sensor on a 1993 Mercury Sable wagon with 3.8 V6 AXOD four speed trans. Speedo ...
A: Those where the days when Ford was crossing over. The speed sensor is at the bottom of that cable. ...
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| 95 F-150 starter problem | 11/12/2006 | Dinger |
Q: When the key turns...no start! just clicks. When jumping the selonoid it starts right up. I have ...
A: Well Doug, I would have said solenoid, but since you have replaced it, next I would look at the ...
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| 1999 Lincoln Navigator Front End Rattle | 11/11/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I bought my 1999 Lincoln Navigator new. At 162,000 miles, I can say that it has been a very good, ...
A: I will answer the compressor noise because I know that one. Mine does it too and there is a TSB out ...
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| 99 cougar front wheel bearing | 11/11/2006 | Dinger |
Q: How do I replace a 99 cougar front wheel bearing? Do I need any special tools. Can I knock it out ...
A: Well, pressed, but it's not that easy. They may sell a hub assembly that has the bearing already. ...
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| 2000 Lincoln LS | 11/10/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Maybe you misunderstood me. There is no temperature control on the steering wheel. My display is ...
A: I assumed there was a control on the wheel like mine. Looks as if you have a bad control unit. Part ...
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| 1995 Mercury Sable - radiator fan | 11/9/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Good morning, Dinger! I have a 1995 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L engine. Radiator fan won't turn off. ...
A: Good morning, Len! Looks like you have a bad radiator cooling fan control module. Located at the ...
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| Water Pump for a 89 Mercury Topaz | 11/9/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Um..i was wandering how i put my new water pump on my car..i cant afford to have anyone do it for me ...
A: Maybe, depends on your tools and experience. Here is a run down of what you need to do: Water Pump ...
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| Cost to replace cooling fan on '02 LS | 11/8/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Need to replace cooling fan and thermostat on Lincoln LS and would like to get a reasonable estimate ...
A: There is a TSB out on that fan and there is an update to it. The fan runs off the power steering ...
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| 02 Sable bucking | 11/8/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Dinger, My 02 Sable will jerk or buck when I reach 40-45 miles per hour. If I continue to speed up, ...
A: Your transmission is not shifting because it is in fail safe. This is first and reverse only. The ...
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| 99 CONTOUR TIMING BELT | 11/7/2006 | Dinger |
Q: HEY DINGER, I KNOW YOUR THE MERCURY MAN BUT I THOUGHT I WOULD ASK. I'M A TECH AT A KIA DEALER ...
A: Hey Darren, This is what I have on this. There are some crappy pics, if you need them, I'll need ...
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| Noise under the hood | 11/7/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 1997 Mercury Sable GS. Recently, I can hear some noise (buzz) coming under the hood(on ...
A: No, changing transmission fluid will never correct any problems but could cause serious issues with ...
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| 1996 Sable oil leak | 11/6/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Our 1996 Sable (70,000 miles) has never had a leak until last week. I noticed a spot on the garage ...
A: You found it was oil and not transmission fluid or engine coolant or power steering fluid or brake ...
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| AC/Heater blower | 11/4/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis w/64000mi, v-8 engine. Blower works intermittently and there is a ...
A: I have read about everything I have on this and the only thing I can come up with is something has ...
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| 1996 Mercury Sable GS wagon | 11/4/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Two problems: There's a steady hum coming from under the hood, near the radiator. It seems to be ...
A: I personally like Sables a lot and I am so sorry to hear you having so many problems. Here in Vegas, ...
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| 1996 Mercury Sable GS wagon | 11/4/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Two problems: There's a steady hum coming from under the hood, near the radiator. It seems to be ...
A: Looks like you'll need to replace that noisy power steering pump. An honest garage shouldn't charge ...
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| lincoln navigator air suspension | 11/3/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2001 navigator and the rear end is just about sitting on the wheels. The dealer said over ...
A: Actually, I spoke with my buddy that did mine and he said it was a connector. They just followed the ...
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| Service engine soon chimes | 11/2/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2000 Lincoln Towncar. About a month ago, Service Engine Soon Light illuminated whenever the ...
A: That light is telling you to take your car in to a shop. The light is triggered by literally dozens ...
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| check engine light on | 11/1/2006 | Dinger |
Q: i have a lincoln town car 97 and tonight i've got check engine light on !! low oil could be the ...
A: The check engine light is triggered by dozens of things. From engine to transmission and more. I ...
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| Merc tracer poor idle-follow up^ | 10/3/2006 | Dinger |
Q: in response to your latest answer. Yes the car for the most part runs fine and it has never stalled, ...
A: Hey Phil, Did you check the mounts? I can't see how bad it's shaking, but a broken mount will ...
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| transmission not shifting | 10/3/2006 | Dinger |
Q: i have a 1993 cougar that the over drive went out so i went to a yunk yard and got one out of a 1992 ...
A: Yeah, been here seen this before. Remember that the transmission out of that 92 is 14 years old. If ...
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| MERC TRACER IDLE "OH BOY" | 10/2/2006 | Dinger |
Q: DID YOU FORGET ABOUT ME ?????? I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FOR OVER A WEEK.1998 MERC TRACER ...
A: I'm sorry Phil, I have been so busy at work solving those issues that I did forgot. I will talk to ...
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| no forward | 10/2/2006 | Dinger |
Q: will a transmission from a 1993 mecury sable 3.8 go into a 1996 mercury sable 3.0does not go forward ...
A: Oh, hey, is the shifter seem real easy to move? If it does, then call a Cottman Transmission, have ...
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| no forward | 10/2/2006 | Dinger |
Q: does not go forward in 2nd or 1st or drive1996 mercury sable does not go in forward gears does go in ...
A: I'm sorry Sheryll, You will need to have your transmission rebuilt. I wish I had something better ...
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| 1995 mercury cougar | 10/2/2006 | Dinger |
Q: i recently purchased a cougar. and i have in countered a problem. the parking light are staying on ...
A: I think I answered this earlier. But I strongly suggest you take it to an auto electrician. Probably ...
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| '94 sable no power and won't run | 10/1/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I am working on a 94 sable 3.0. the person was driving it one day and i quit running. took it to a ...
A: I don't know how many miles are on this, but it's possible that the timing belt has slipped. My ...
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| 93 cougar | 10/1/2006 | Dinger |
Q: when first starting a 93 cougar it idles extremly rough but once moving it does fine but at first it ...
A: Ah, ok, this is a sensor problem as I suspected. Problem with todays cars is they are fully ...
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