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2002 Ford Explorer V6.
Question: Everything was fine, when i left the store suddenly a very loud ticking noise started from under the hood, sounds like its around where the engine is. I still made it home, but it is still ticking,
Question: 1996 Ford Thunderbird. 4.6l 8 cyl.
There is a smell of gas every time the gas pedal is applied. We took it to one mechanic said "everything underneath was rotted." Which we believe to not be true since the brake lines are fairly new and the exhaust is stainless steel.
2005 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4x4.
Engine Size : 5.4 V8.
Question: On several occasions, I have been driving down the road and noticed that the transmission in my Ford isn't shifting correctly. It seems to shift into a higher gear and the truck starts to run sluggishly.
2002 Ford Expedition.
Repairs for this problem: replaced blower motor rely and wiring harness.
Question : After a replaced the blower motor fan relay and wiring harness.
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Brake Lights.
Engine Size : v8
Question: Brake lights do not work. I can shift from park to drive without applying brake. Fuse is good. Bulbs are good. Replaced BOO switch.
Question: 2005 Ford F-150 is hesitating when accelerating.
Hesitating when in drive but sitting still and the belt squeals sometimes. It feels almost as if it's missing spark, but I have no check engine light on. Also on the transmission dipstick it has a grid area for the fluid level but it says cold
1999 Mercury Cougar. Engine Size : 2.5 v6
Question: When the air temperature drops below 35 degrees it runs rough wont idle right. Ive changed fuel,air filters, mass air sensors spark plugs and wires.
Question: I just replaced the motor in my 1997 Ford Explorer v6 SOHC and had to put the old motor wire harness on it (the one on the new motor didn't start with the key and the transmission didn't work. I dove it about 15 miles to a transmission shop and back
Question: My Ford Ranger V6 engine is running fine until I hit a speed bump or pot hole. Then it just dies. No spark and no sound from fuel pump. It will turn over but not run. I Checked the impact safety switch and it still seems to be pressed in. What else could be causing this problem?
1999 Ford F-250 super duty
Engine Size : 5.4
Question: The speedometer bounces around and sometimes the transmission shift to neutral. Went to the dealer, they changed the sensor on the differential and the ring inside it, checked all the wiring relating to it, yet it still bounce around.
Question: I took my 2000 Focus in to the mechanic for a check up. It has been idling badly on start up in the very cold weather- down to 15 degrees some mornings. The emission light came on yesterday during a bad cold spell.
Question: My driver side power window is not working on my Ford F-150 truck. When i press the switch, I can hear the relay clicking in my fuse box. The passenger side window operates fine.
2003 FORD Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L Question: I have to add Coolant 1 to 2 days. Not running hot, no water in oil no steam from tail pipe. Have changed top hose and thermostat. Need to know what else to do.
Question: I have 2001 Ford Focus. At 18,000 miles I had to have the brake pads and rotors replaced. This was not covered under warranty and said it was normal wear and tear item maintenance. It cost me over $375 for the replacement.
I do not have any heat in my Ford Taurus. It seems like it is stuck in the a/c mode. I have replaced the thermostat, but that did not work. I do not have any noise in the switching of air to heat when i turn the knob.
