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| Can a GEM be repaired? | 10/6/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a F350 2000 7.3 the power window have stopped working. From what I have read the GEM module ...
A: i haven't never tried but i do find it rare to have a gem module problem on windows-check your motor ...
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| Printed circuit panels | 10/6/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I am trying to find someone that has reproduction printed circuit panels for the instrument cluster ...
A: our local radio shack has a guy in it that repairs all kinds of things-we have carried clusters in ...
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| starting issue | 10/6/2008 | Tony Florence |
Q: 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 71k miles..On occasion over the last 3/4 months but consistently over the ...
A: There is a sensor called Idle Air Control Valve, Controls engine at idle only, sounds like it is ...
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| NO Heat | 10/5/2008 | mark henson |
Q: Vehicle is:'92 Ford F-150 w/AC w/ 183,000 on it.. I have repalced Stat on it ..Heater hoses are hot ...
A: it is a blend door actuator or the blend door itself-the actuator is a small black or white plastic ...
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| 99 escort zx2 wheel bearing??? | 10/4/2008 | Sam Gorgey |
Q: When turning right at speed, say on an expressway on ramp, there is a very audible noise and some ...
A: Lets check the basics before we go for the wheel bearings. When was the last time you had ...
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| 98 taurus battery/electrical problem | 10/4/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 98 Taurus SE 6cyl, 3.0 liter. I'm not gettign any power from the battery to the car. New ...
A: definitely because ignition switch is powered from battery then it distributes main supply voltage ...
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| Electrical - Mirrors | 10/4/2008 | mark henson |
Q: Not sure if you deal with this area or not, but shall ask. I have a 2000 Explorer - SLT..., which is ...
A: Terry Being as you live around all that salt air mirrors may be a common problem-here in ...
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| '98 Ford Explorer 4x4 4.0 | 10/3/2008 | mark henson |
Q: My truck ran out of gas, i put 3 gals in it and it fired right up, i brought it home, next day i ...
A: need to check and see if pump is running 2-3 seconds when you turn key on or can hear it run while ...
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| Ford Escort - Engine Blown? | 10/2/2008 | mark henson |
Q: My 99 Ford Escort started shuddering a few days ago. I brought the car in and at first was told I ...
A: if one cylinder lost compression there is a good chance you dropped a valve seat out of the head or ...
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| 1996 crown vic | 10/2/2008 | mark henson |
Q: 1996 crown vic when i turn on head lights my dash lights blink on an off also horn blows. My ...
A: this would be a hands on repair i would check for a short under column look for rubbed or pinched ...
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| engine won't start; electrical | 10/2/2008 | mark henson |
Q: i'm stumped. i installed the engine in my truck and after i got everything hooked up and when i ...
A: if you get a click then electrical power dies you have a loos connection in power or grounds. be ...
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| Front end | 10/1/2008 | Sam Gorgey |
Q: I have a new f150 4x4 truck. It has about 6500 miles on it. The steering wheel has develop an issue ...
A: To check ball joint, raise the car and inpsect the joints, make sure that their seals are not ...
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| 1995 ford explorer parking brake | 9/30/2008 | mark henson |
Q: how do i adjust the tension on the parking brake. it has 4 wheel disc brakes.
A: pull the rear rotor off of truck-you will find park brake shoes inside center of rotor-really it is ...
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| Ford Bronco II | 9/30/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I just did an engine swap on my 87 b2 and now if i start it cold it will run fine, until it warms up ...
A: make sure timing is set correctly-10 degrees before top dead center and that is with timing ...
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| Help Please | 9/30/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 2002 Ford Windstar minivan. The brakelights, tailights, backup lights, blinkers, dome ...
A: you also have electronic modules that can cause this but can't be checked in your yard you have to ...
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| 98 mercury sable | 9/30/2008 | mark henson |
Q: i have a 98 mercury sable 3.0 automatic 6 cyl. sedan,with 64,000 miles on it ,,,,i cannot get any ...
A: is your coolant brown these year models had a problem of coolant getting dirty not because of lack ...
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| FORD GRANADA 1977 | 9/29/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 1977 Ford Granada. It has a inline 6 250 eng. with a single barrel carb. I have replaced ...
A: shawn these vehicles were famous for a cold hesitation/surge but got better after warmed ...
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| Brake Fluid | 9/29/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I'm an electrical engineer by profession and worked on cars a long time ago while paying my way ...
A: your asking the wrong person ask somebody from ford-i do know master cylinders-wheel cylinders-and ...
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| 99 Ford Ranger bad idle on cold start | 9/29/2008 | James |
Q: I just read your answer regarding the 2000 4.0L Ford and have a similar problem. I had been losing ...
A: Well, definitely change the wires. Also, clean the throttle body and idle air control valve. Carbon ...
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| 1994 FORD RANGER, HORN RELAY | 9/28/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I, need to know the location of horn relay and how many wires go to it, thank you.
A: the horn relay is located under dash between steering column and radio area it is mounted on a ...
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| 87' mustang 5.0 | 9/28/2008 | mark henson |
Q: 0, 5 speed-original motor with 100K,stock. The starter in my car won't turn at all, like its getting ...
A: if your starter has one wire at it then it uses the engine block as a ground-if you have 11.85 volts ...
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| 1970 ford ltd 390 2 barrel carb | 9/28/2008 | mark henson |
Q: surges at ilde ,have replaced plugs wires cleaned carb replaced leaking diafram.
A: without have it hear i would say first check for vacuum leaks especially around intake manifold by ...
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| 93 ford ranger miss | 9/27/2008 | mark henson |
Q: 93 ranger 4.0 started missing out of the blue. The engine will sometimes run smooth then will start ...
A: i would think voltage is jumping because of rpm change in skipping engine if not check battery cable ...
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| windstar 2002 3.8 ltr | 9/27/2008 | mark henson |
Q: Good afternoon. My question is regarding automatic shift position. When in drive PRND display ...
A: if you can put it in gears it just reads wrong you adjust that under dash-pull lower cover from ...
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| rear brake line | 9/27/2008 | mark henson |
Q: how do i replace the rear brake line on the drivers side
A: chuck I don't know what you are working on but if you don't have a good quality line wrench you ...
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| 2005 Ford Freestar | 9/27/2008 | James |
Q: I have a 2005 Ford Freestar. 1 week ago it started stuttering and hesitating. I normally do not put ...
A: Backfiring is never a good thing. For future reference, when a check engine light comes on, have the ...
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| 87' mustang 5.0 | 9/26/2008 | mark henson |
Q: 0, 5 speed-original motor with 100K,stock. The starter in my car won't turn at all, like its getting ...
A: if you have a 12 volt test light you can us it instead of the volt meter for checking presence of ...
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| ford explorer problem. | 9/26/2008 | Sam Gorgey |
Q: started by the engine make a clanking noise similar to when it's low on oil. Well, it ended up ...
A: The over heating, the clanking noise, the smoke (white) leads to believe that you have a water pump ...
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| 87' mustang 5.0 | 9/25/2008 | mark henson |
Q: 0, 5 speed-original motor with 100K,stock. The starter in my car won't turn at all, like its getting ...
A: will the engine turn over if you put a pull handle and socket on crank bolt and try to turn it? may ...
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| 1987 FORD RANGER | 9/25/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL PUMP. MY TRUCK STILL SKIPS AND STUTTERS. IT SEEMS WHEN IT GETS WARMED UP ...
A: why are you fixed on the fuel pump have you tested and actually found you have low or high fuel ...
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| power windows | 9/25/2008 | mark henson |
Q: i have a 95 explorer xlt and the power windows are working intermiantly. when they dont work the 4wd ...
A: is your mechanic actually diagnosing or just guessing i'm not being funny i'm serious intermittent ...
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| 03 ford winstar skip | 9/24/2008 | James |
Q: Looking at buying an 03 Winstar w/ 44k on odo. Local trade in, well maintained by orig. owner. ...
A: Well, is the check engine light not on. Usually a skip involves a lack of fuel, caused by the fuel ...
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| carb leak | 9/24/2008 | mark henson |
Q: Mark, '69 Mustang 351 carb has a 4mm hole in the top front; a spring loaded cover comes down on it ...
A: that should be a hot idle compensator valve what it does is during extended idle on hot days gas ...
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| E150 | 9/24/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 1989 e150 with a 302. It runs good cold, but the check engine light flashes. Once it warms ...
A: 12 and 13 are idle control codes meaning ecm can't control idle at low or high limits 41 and 42 are ...
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| E150 | 9/24/2008 | James |
Q: I have a 1989 e150 with a 302. It runs good cold, but the check engine light flashes. Once it warms ...
A: 12- idle control fault 13- dc motor did not move 41- oxygen sensor circuit indicates system always ...
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| 1984 Ford E-150 Econoline van It has no spark | 9/23/2008 | James |
Q: I have a 1984 Ford E-150 Econoline van It has no spark. I was driving down the road and it died and ...
A: A no spark symptom points to a defective distributor. The distributor for you're truck is cheap ...
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| brakes | 9/23/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a 95 ford e-150 van 5.8v-8 auto the othe day the brakes went out I replace the master ...
A: brake booster wouldn't make pedal go to floor it would make pedal hard anything hydraulic would ...
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| 1999 Ford Expedition Wiper Problems | 9/23/2008 | mark henson |
Q: My windshield wipers and sprayer work fine when the key is turned to the run position but when the ...
A: i don't believe in trying parts i would rather test to see what is wrong there is several parts to ...
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| cruise control | 9/23/2008 | mark henson |
Q: I have a1993 ford escort gt. The cruise does not work. I have been told that there is switch behind ...
A: your cruise control switch is in the column but before you start guessing what is wrong and wasting ...
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| Ford Explorer 2002 trouble shooting code P1400 | 9/22/2008 | mark henson |
Q: i recently purchased this used vehicle (2002 Ford Explorer) the guy had a zapper to shut the Service ...
A: your sensor is probably bad especially if it is aluminum they have been replaced with plastic ...
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