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How can I keep a car window up?
My car window just fell down while I was driving. I drive a 2002 Ford Explorer. I dont care if I can ever get it to automatically roll up and down again, but how can I get it to stay up?
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Can I disable antitheft (PATS) on 03 Mustang?
Just bought an 03 Mustang from an auction and took it on a trip. The anti-theft system kicked in and I had to disconnect/reconnect the battery to get it working again. That worked a few times and I ...
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CAN-BUS signals of Ford Transit needed
I'm looking for the specification of the CAN-BUS signals for the Ford Transit connect 2013. Does anyone know who might have done this reverse engineering already?
Specifically, I'm looking for ...
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Ford TSB covered under warranty?
I have a 2008 Mustang GT which seems to have the exact issue that is described by Ford TSB 09-09-06.
TSB can be viewed here :
http://www.stangpit.com/wp-content/images/docs/s197-tsb/09-09-06.pdf
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Car randomly stalls (driving or stationary), then generally kicks back in or starts back up straight away
I have an Australia-built Ford Falcon which has a 4.0L multi-point fuel injected straight 6 and is manual. I rebuilt the head in the car myself last year (blown head gasket) and it has been running ...
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Having Trouble with my 2003 Ford Escape oil light and coolant light
I have a 2003 Ford Escape V6. I'd have to say a couple of months ago my oil light popped on (most of the time only when I hit the brakes), then it would kind of blink a lot until I was on the gas ...
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battery? or something else
I have a 2004 Ford Focus ST170. Some days I go to my car and it starts fine, but some days I put the key in and nothing happens. All the electrics fail like the battery is dead.
If I get out, close ...
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How to bleed clutch for Ford Econovan 1989
How do I bleed a clutch for a Ford Econovan 1989 model after putting in new master cylinder kit? as in where is the bleed nipple? It sure isn't the one on the steering column, it only works for brake.
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Howling sound when accelerating
I have a 2007 Ford Ranger that makes a faint howling sound when I'm accelerating, usually after being idle at a stoplight. I've tried slowly revving in neutral and I didn't hear the same noise. ...
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Is brake working with clutch in ford econovan 1989?
Lately I have started losing my brakes in that they won't ease on, the pedal goes almost all the way to the floor then at the last little bit the brakes engage fully and pretty much make the tires ...
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How to know if a '97 Ford Escort Engine is Federal Emissions or California Emissions
I did a search on the VIN and the engine type is listed as: 2.0L I4 SPI
Can anyone tell if it is California or Federal Emissions? From what I've been told they have completely different intake ...
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Ford Escape 2002 idling rough in cold weather
Last week my 2002 Ford Escape started idling rough when the temperature was in the 30-40°F (-1°C to 4°C) range. It also seemed to have trouble shifting or something at 40-45 mph. I'd describe it as a ...
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Trunk lid release
I own a 2005 Ford Focus 4-door sedan. The button on the FOB and button on the dashboard to open the trunk no longer works. I can hear a click inside the car when I push the button. It started about 6 ...
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08 f150 with vibration in the front driver side tire when turning left only.
2 months ago I installed a 2 inch suspension lift and replaced upper control arms, tie rods and shocks. The tires were pretty bad and got worse quickly. Vibration and noise started shortly ...
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2004 Ford Escape battery light comes on intermittently - what likely cause(s) are there?
I have a 2004 Ford Escape Limited on which the battery light has been coming on randomly for varying amounts of time while the vehicle is in active operation.
I have checked the battery cables and ...
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06 Ford Escape Dead Battery Keypad Entry
So, the Escape was sitting in the parking garage for a couple weeks with the keys inside and no spare available (don't ask, this is a shared company vehicle with keypad entry). The keypad isn't ...
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Bad temperature gauge reading on '96 Ford F-150
On my 1996 F-150 with the 4.9 L (300 CID) inline 6, for some time now, the engine barely reaches the normal coolant temperature as read on the gauge. Historically, it would climb until it was in a ...
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Estimate for head removal / reinstall
In changing the spark plugs in my 2000 Ford Mustang GT (4.6L), I sheared one of them (number 3)
The ceramic is totally removed, as is the hex nut. The threaded portion as well as the ground electrode ...
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Fixing wheel runout after “detour” through ditch
I recently took a detour through a ditch on the way to work. There was a lot of snow there which made itself known - my car and it got along pretty well but as far as I'm concerned, they need to ...
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2000 Ford Focus ZX3 stalls while idling
I’ve had this problem for a while now. When my car is warmed up, and I’m at a stop light or just idle when parked, the engine struggles to stay on. The RPM stays under 1000 and fluctuates a lot, ...
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Steering very difficult on 1996 Taurus
I'm trying to help a friend diagnose/fix a problem with the steering on his 1996 Taurus wagon. When the vehicle is not moving, turning the steering wheel is extremely difficult, even moreso than if ...
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RPM fluctuation while idling
I have a 2003 Ford Explorer that hasn't been idling well lately. It normally idles around 800 or 900 rpms, but lately it will slow down to 400 or 500, then burst up to 1100 and repeat the process ...
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Where is the block heater on 99 Ford Taurus?
Where can I find the block heater to plugin in the hood. My car is a Ford Taurus 1999.
edit: Does it even have one?
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1993 Mustang dies at idle in extremely cold weather
So we've had some mornings dipping down below 5deg F recently here in WI.
The good: my stripped-down 1993 Mustang starts, can run, and drives just fine in this weather. This is the 2.3L N/A, with an ...
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Determining the cause of engine failure in 1999 Ford Escort (NA)
Few months ago our 1999 Escort Wagon (third North American generation, standard 2.0L CVH motor, about 120 000 miles (roughly 200 000 km)) exited the building with a bang. That is, driving down the ...
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Understanding NA Ford Escort air conditioning modes
I had read through 1999 Ford Escort Owner’s Manual, and have few questions regarding air conditioning modes. The manual’s section on climate control states:
The air conditioning compressor will ...
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Temporary repair for broken clutch pedal sensor
I have 2003 Ford Fiesta. My clutch master cylinder push rod came off of the pedal today. I put a cable tie on, it should hold it for a bit. But I also noticed a sensor for the clutch pedal that has ...
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2004 Ford Focus engine cover would not budge after all screws are removed
I have a 2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0L. There’s some oil leak on the engine. A mechanic told me it could be the engine valve gasket being cracked (the car is pretty old and never had a valve gasket change). ...
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Where should I mount the engine management electronics in a 1993 Ford Mustang?
Bought myself a 1993 Ford Mustang (2.3L I4, the 5.0L V8 was sold with it but the car was an I4 from the factory, so it lacks the stronger brakes, suspension, etc. -- The engine would be a ...
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Ford Focus door not latching closed at freezing temperatures
I recently bought a 2007 Ford Focus.
This morning was the first time the car was in freezing temperatures since I have owned it and after unlocking the door and opening it the door latch would not ...
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Oil burning smell and slow oil leak
I am wondering what types of issues I am most likely looking at with this; My 2003 Ford Escape (V6) has an increasingly pronounced burnt oil smell that has developed slowly over a year or so, coupled ...
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Diagnosing Cruise Control Problems
I have an aftermarket cruise-control system which only somewhat works in a 2005 Ford Focus.
By this I mean that it controls the speed but is largely inaccurate (+/- at least 10mph). Going up/down ...
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Ignition switch or starter issues?
I have a 2004 ford f350 diesel and some very perplexing problems: The ignition won't turn over the starter yet the lights shut off when engaged (usually means the ignition switch is ok) but also the ...
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Replacing a Ford Focus electric power steering pump
The electric power steering pump in our 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 5 Door Hatchback (this is a UK car) has failed and I plan to replace this myself. The part in question looks like this:
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2000 Ford Focus, low idle, stalling at lights, white smoke from exhaust - P0171 Code - problem?
I have a couple of issues which I hope are all related.
The car is a petrol Ford Focus 2000 1.8. Seems to be listed as LX, but the engine is Zetec.
When stationary, the idle is quite jumpy, and the ...
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Ford Taurus common oil leak area?
On my last oil change, the technician noted some oil around top and side of the engine block and said there is a small leak.
The only way to find where it is coming from is doing the whole dye test, ...
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can using an engine brake cause the engine to blow up?
I always use the engine brake on an F650 ,which has a caterpillar engine. It recently blew up and I've been told that this is the cause....is this even plausible?
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Radiator water leak
I have a Ford Mustang. Today I drove the car almost 150 KMs at normal speeds. When I Stopped the car, the radiator water drained out completely. What is the reason for that? What will be the cost ...
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Car overheating problem
I have a 2002 Ford Focus.
Whenever the car is idling the heat gauge goes up at an alarming rate and goes the farthest into the red that it can if left alone.
Now if I rev the engine a little the ...
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cabin fan motor loud then burnt out
I figured out that my fan mower's bearing were going out by the loud screeching it made.
Being lazy I ignored it.
Then one day I was sitting at a light and the cabin filled with horrible smoke. I ...
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Hard Start in cold weather
We have a Ford Escape (2005 V6) with approximately 125k on it. I have done most of the maintenance on it myself since we bought it at 90k and it has overall been a great vehicle.
The past two ...
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Greater warranty or lower miles?
Ok, I have a bit of a conundrum. I'm trying to buy a new car.
I've already put a deposit on one for $500 (car 1)
I found another, which is in a color I prefer, for around the same price. It also has ...
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Installing ISOFix mounting points in Ford Focus
I have a Ford Focus Mk2 and I wanted to install the mounting points for isofix car seats. I have the needed part. Where can I find installation instructions?
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2001 Ford Explorer clunk during turns, especially inclines or bumps
I have an early-model (it has 2000 model brakes) 2001 Ford Explorer that demonstrates a noticeable (tactile and somewhat loud) clunk occasionally during turns.
It seems to be much more likely when ...
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2005 Ford Taurus - Is it really harmful to use standard antifreeze?
My wife was speaking with a mechanic when she took the car in for a safety and emissions inspection this past week and the mechanic told her that we HAD to take our Ford Taurus to a Ford dealership or ...
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my ford focus 2009 has a lot of vibration when the A/C is off?
Most of the time cars vibrate when you turn the A/C on, but mine is the other way around, when the AC is off the car has a lot of vibration, if I turn on the A/C it will stop vibrating, I already went ...
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Changing tire sizes on my 2009 Ford Focus
I don't understand tires very well, so I'm hoping you guys can double check this.
I talked to the tire shop today about getting new winter tires put on. I have a 2009 Ford Focus SES with 215/45R17 ...
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97 taurus heat does not work
My wife's 97 taurus' heat has stopped working entirely. In fact on defrost it seems to be blowing the air conditioner. The coolant is topped off and I've checked the lines into the heater core and ...
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How can I tell if the AC is discharged?
Title basically says it all. I need to convert from R12 to R134, and was told that the ac was discharged when I bought the truck, but I want to double check. Thanks
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Vehicle sputters on cold start on cold mornings
I have a 1998 Ford Explorer with really low miles (< 30,000 miles; classic "little old lady who only drove it to the grocery store once a week" type vehicle).
The first time I start it on cold ...
