Questions tagged [ford]
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1948 Ford Farm Tractor
A friend of mine asked me to look at this tractor because it would not start. My background is in auto repair. The engine turned over but no spark. The points would not open because the rubbing block ...
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Ford v6 leaking transmission fluid between engine and torque converter
2011 ford taurus v6 auto trans 100k miles. Got stuck im the snow and was spinning tires trying to get unstuck. wheels stopped turning so shut it down and walked. When i went back and pulled it out ...
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(2004 Lincoln Navigator) How to make it beep when I lock the doors?
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I just bought this new key and programmed it for my truck, but this new fob doesn’t make it beep when I lock the doors like the ...
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Misfiring cylinder - does the ECM disable it?
I have a misfiring cylinder on my 2009 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 cylinder engine.
I'll leave diagnosing the cause of the misfire to another thread, but I suspect it's related to retapping one of the spark ...
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Ford figo 2010 starting problem
My ford figo diesel not starting . Fuel pump overhauled , it is showing pressure when tested in machine . After fitting it is not starting . If starts rev going up and down 1000 to 1500 rpm and after ...
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Ford Expedition knocking and repeated spark plug wire failures
Is this the underlying problem or a symptom of something else?
I have a 1999 Ford Expedition that has a knocking and pinging problem. Two different mechanics have narrowed it down to the ignition ...
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Car ran for 2 miles with an oil tank leak, is the engine done?
I ran over a metal cube like shape and made some nasty holes in my oil pan, soon as it happend oil fell in the mufflers and caused a gas like smell according to a mechanic. I ran the car for about 2 ...
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Rumble when turning engine off with aircon on
I have a 14 plate Fiesta - the air conditioner in the car seems to be linked to the main air intake so if you turn the aircon on it sounds like the fan is working really hard (which I guess is because ...
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Car revs higher in idle after mechanic
I have a 2001 1.6 Ford Focus which has just been to the garage, where it had cam belt and water pump replacement, brake replacement and a full service.
Ever since this, it has been revving higher ...
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Ford Fiesta MK6 deep moan with release of accelerator
While driving my Fiesta on the motorway I noticed that at around 3000rpm/70mph that if I release my foot off of the accelerator completely (I just let the current momentum propel me forward) the ...
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new stage 1 clutch slipping after upgrading mag size?
~I installed a stage 1 clutch kit on my 07 Mustang v6.
As long as the mags are 17's there is no issue, but as soon as I went to 18" with sticky pirelli's... the brand new clutch slips and over revs ...
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Audible clicking at high speeds - what could it be?
I just recently started hearing an audible clicking sound in my 2015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost.
I only hear it in 3rd and 4th gear and only when I'm at about 3.5k rpm and higher. (I originally just ...
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Spare wheel looks identical to others, is it?
I have a ford fiesta. The spare wheel likes like the other wheels (same size, same everything). However it has a sticker on it, with a maximum speed of 50Miles/hour 80km/h.
It this wheel different?, ...
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2007 F250 Super duty Powerstroke 6.0 crank no start
Ok I don't know Jack about diesel, but i am learning as I go! It has been running out of fuel when the DTE is at 65-58 miles and its keeps climbing. When i first got the truck a year ago it ran out at ...
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2017 Ford Taurus AWD PTU oil change, how to?
Ford says fluid in PTU will last the life time of the vehicle. I donor believe that be true because all fluids need to be changed at some point.
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Ford Focus Mk2 acc wire dead
I have a 2005 mk2 Ford Focus and the acc wire that comes into the back of the stereo connector has stopped working. Also the electric windows only work with the engine running, not when just the ...
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2002 Ford Windstar only blowing hot
Helping a neighbor with her 2002 Windstar and it is having an issue with the climate control. At the moment, it only blows hot air (on and any setting for temp or vent direction) or no air at all (...
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Power steering works normally to one side, but hard to the other
My Ford Mondeo was leaking from the steering rack. So it was repaired by a steering specialist. After about 1,000 kms it steers smoothly to right but when turning towards the left it feels like there ...
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Position of wires on 2010 f150 starter5.4 triton motor xlt
What is the position of wires on f150 2010 5.4?
Starter just spins, no crank.
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2011 Ford F-150 Lariat A/C problem
A/C problems. Won’t come on sometimes only when I hit a bump. Could something be loose?
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Put in a new clutch
I bought a 93 idi the clutch was bad so I replaced it with a new one and s throw out bearing when I got everything put back together started the truck up and put it into gear and the truck won’t move ...
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‘06 Ford Ranger
My ranger started less than a week ago not starting. When I turn the key to the on position. It’s basically dead. The airbag light is dimly lit. It’s also reset the clock. The security light flickers ...
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power inverter to run a shop vac. Could alternator be damaged by this?
I have a standard 200 watt power inverter which I have used to power a sound system off of my Econoline e250 on multiple occasions with no problem. I tried to run a 4hp rigid shop vac off of it and ...
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2001 F150 4.2 V6 knocking noise
I have a loud knocking noise in my engine. It stopped for awhile but is back. I just replaced the heads and all gaskets, due to overheating. Now have it back together and it's knocking still. It keeps ...
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My car randomly won’t start
Don’t know if my transponder is going out in my key or if it’s a fuse can some one help. When I try to start the car the millage area goes from numbers to dashes - - and the starter never turns.
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Are 4r70w transmissions interchangable?
I have a 2006 e-150 that needs a transmission. The transmission I took out was a 4r70w. I found a 4r70w out of a 2000 e-250 on ebay. Can I use that transmission as a replacement? The seller only ...
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Ford flex wont start in cold
Ford flex 2013 will not start in cold weather 35 or below it did this last year took to a ford dealer they replaced and said it was the battery which we had already replaced brought it gome the next ...
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A/c gauge temp doing weird. Sky coupe gt 350
I have a gt350 coupe and I know when I am parked with the a/c on it will overheat in an hour, so I need to turn a/c off. But this time while driving the temperature gauge started going down, not ...
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Why after I change my spark plugs and coils and when I looked had gas on one spark plug
I have a 2006 Ford escape I changed the spark plugs and I changed the coils but it still has a very rough idle and it sounds as if it could be a problem I pulled one of my plugs out and it had gas on ...
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Side View Mirror Repair on 2014 Ford Edge
So i hit my side view mirror coming out of my garage the other day. The housing is completely in tact and not damaged at all. All the mechanics are working properly, i can still adjust the mirror ...
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Heat going cold when idling
I have a 2007 Ford Fusion awd v6, my heat is very hot when I’m driving but when I stop at a light or sit for a minute or so, it goes cold. I took it to the mechanic twice, I have got my warped cap ...
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Head bolt replacement on a Mustang gt 2005
I had the engine on the car rebuilt and when the shop tried to start the car they found out that they had to use new phaser bolts. In less than 10,000 kilometers the engine is overheating and I ...
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Wheel alighment still showing red front right camber
It was for a Ford fusion, but it's a 2011 not 2006-09 as shown on the alignment, done at kwikfit yesterday. Front right camber is showing-1°49 from -1°56 should I be concerned, would the adjustment ...
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2009 Ford Edge - Loss of power only from 45 - 55 MPH
I have a 2009 Ford Edge AWD with around 110k miles. Automatic transmission. No previous issues.
It has recently started experiencing a very brief loss of power.
Here are some things I've noticed:
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2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6 headlights/interior lights failure
I changed my headlights (low/high/parking) to LED, didnt like though thay all worked. Then changed to Xenon HID Halogen, didnt like though they all worked. Change back to regular Halogen & now the ...
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Engine only runs on full choke
Ford 390 Autolite carburetter
Starts ok but only runs on full choke the two fuel needles don’t seem to make a difference. ( they used to be ok before cleaning).
This carburettor did work ok, but I ...
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Old 2005 ford focus wont start and flickering guages
So I came home from india and the battery was dead anyway got someone I know to come jump it with me and it got me on the road for about 20 mins and then car died again. At this point I just wanted to ...
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We drained brake fluid from windshield washer reservoir with Dawn and warm water. Any other steps necessary?
On my 2013 Ford C-max, someone poured brake fluid into the windshield washer reservoir after being told the "yellow cap". Quickly realizing the mistake we disconnected the hose from the ...
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Total Electrical failure Mondeo 1.8tdci 2008
While charging a flat battery all on the Mondeo all of the electrics failed (lights, dash, not starting, Windows, ect) when I installed a new battery on the Mondeo still nothing. Any ideas on what ...
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F150 blew out Dorman plug patch kit, safe to drive?
I have a 2005 F-150 STX (4.6L Triton) in which the spark plug in cylinder 3 blew out. I hired a mechanic to install a patch kit (he used the Dorman Help! Kit) and that kit itself also blew out of the ...
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Ford Town and Country 2008 not starting
My car won't start, I checked everything and still won't start. When I checked the fuses . The ignition fuse does not get any power. What else can I do?
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noise in my rear end when slowing down
Hi I have a 1988 f350 ford with a big block. I just got new tires on her a couple of days back and I am hearing a clicking sound in my rear end when I slow down. when I make a turn it gets louder then ...
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Ford Mondeo 2010 MK4 P2002 Error code
I've had P2002 error code on my Ford Mondeo MK4 2010 2.0tdci for a couple of months now and I can't find the fault. It's been to the mechanics and had new dfp hoses, a manual regeneration, a good run ...
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How Can I Determine How Much Transmission Fluid To Add to My Truck When The Dipstick doesn't seem to be correct
I recently bought a 2001 F-150. The first time I checked the transmission fluid level, it looked like it was overfilled but the filler tube mount had rusted off and I figured it wasn't accurate.
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Truck wobbles from 55-60 mph. But steering wheel doesn't shake, changed tires n had rebalanced but still wobbles
My 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac wobbles from 55-60 mph, I changed all four tires and it felt slightly worse, they balanced the tires but I went to kost and they rebalanced the front tires and charged ...
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2013 Fusion both low beam headlights suddenly stopped working
2013 Fusion both low beam headlights suddenly stopped working. High beams work and side markers work, turn signals ok. Everything else seems to work just fine.
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Clunking noise from dash of 2005 Ford Explorer
All of a sudden there is a loud clunking noise coming from the dash of my 2005 Ford Explorer.
Observations
It definitely sounds cyclical.
Exists only when climate control system is ON.
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Dash AC does not blow e350
I have a Ford e350 van that does not blow out the dash vents but bows in the rear. The AC compressor is engaged. If I have the rear AC off and the front on (not blowing of course), I can get it to ...
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Knocking under load on first gear
I have this issue.. I already asked on FordOwnersClub, but I feel like here I might have a better chance to sort it out.
I bought a Ford Focus mk3 2011 with 1.6 ecoboost 134kW engine with 90k km. My ...
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Intermittent loss of electrical power on a Ford Mustang
This is a 1999 Ford Mustang GT 4.6.
Electrical power completely shuts down and comes back on, the dashboard lights and gauges go crazy.
I put in a new battery, alternator and negative cable and ...
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