Questions tagged [ford]
US-based multinational carmaker with subsidiaries in Europe and Australia
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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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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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How to reduce crankshaft grinding undersize
How to reduce crankshaft grinding undersize in micromatic grinding , after 1st number upto 30 micron , machine in idle condition with warm up 1 st number is undersize upto 20 micron
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Ford Transit 2007 back battery automatically turning something on
The ford transit's back battery under the seat (which I thought was just for starting) is automatically turning (probably) something underneath the driver's side door on, even if the engine is off and ...
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Ford EcoBoost 1,6, loss of fuel performance
Ford EcoBoost 1,6, 150 hp engine from 2013, mounted in a Ford Grand C-max. Engine failed as a result of a failing ignition coil. Both the ignition coil and spark plug were changed for the specific ...
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Why does my 2000 ford ranger start when I push the clutch to the floor I just need my key on on and it starts with the clutch
It starts when I push in the clutch I understand you need to do that to start the car but I don’t need the key to start I can leave it on on and it starts with the clutch it has a 3.0 v6 engine
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1986 truck running rough and intermittent fault codes. Faulty capacitor?
My 1986 truck is running rough and has fault codes that come and go. I think the electronic engine control module may be the culprit. I removed it and one of the capacitors has odd markings on the ...
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Car won’t start despite a jump
2010 Ford Fusion SEL
Been having some troubles with my car lately, following a multitude of things (including a missing undercarriage cover while it was insanely snowy, and -25C weather). It’s been ...
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What is the liquid leaking from my Ford Aspire Petrol Manual 2017 (India)?
The fluid one seems to leak when I park my car in my parking lot. It does not leak when the car is standing still. It starts to leak during parking.
The fluid does not leak when I back out of my ...
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Temperature gauge messing up
I was driving earlier and my truck stalled. I noticed before I stalled my temperature gauge wasn’t were it should have been. I started driving home and my temperature went up a little bit when I went ...
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Truck won't start unless I jump it (and I've replaced the battery)
I drove my 2009 f150 platinum to work one morning with no issues. As I was trying to start it to go home, the engine did nothing. All the lights and so forth worked just fine, but I didn't even hear ...
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Why is my truck randomly blowing cold air with heater on?
I have a 2016 Ford F150 randomly with my heat on it will blow cold air sometimes when idling and sometimes not OK while I am driving or revving my engine. Thanks.
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2006 Ford Ranger XLT (Idaho)
My 4WD works well using Low4WD
When I switch back to 2WD the light stays in Low4WD, and it does this sporadically.
What is the actual part controlling this? An actuator, a solenoid?
Thanks!
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Growling Scraping noise when driving
I have a 2012 Ford F150 4wd that has a growling scraping noise coming from what sounds like the front drivers side. I have changed the wheel bearing on the drivers side thinking that was the issue it ...
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Open loop on 05 f250 5.4 3v triton
I was looking at the live data on my Blu driver because I'm having a tough time pulling a trailer and climbing hills. The truck just bogs down and boosts rpms. While I was traveling up a hill, it ...
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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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IDK what i did but i was fixing the timing chain on a 08 Ford escape 3.0 liter i went to crank it by hand it moves maybe 180°
Are you supposed do loosen the camshaft bolts? How are the a sprockets supposed to be set?
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Oil in coolant but no coolant in oil 2014 Ford Edge 3.5
I just bought a 2014 Ford Edge 3.5L SE with 114,000 miles on it. I noticed oil in the coolant tank. I performed a very thorough coolant flush. Still oil in coolant. No coolant in the oil. I read ...
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Ford focus 1.6 diesel
Iv had 4 injectors replaced on my focus it ran fine then starting juddering. I took it the garage and they said that one of the new injectors had failed so we replaced that one again. It now runs ...
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Loud ticking engine noise
I own a 2005 ford fiesta st150, and I'm currently facing an issue where my engine makes a repetitive ticking noise over 2000 RPM.
The noise is a very periodic ticking that seems to follow engine speed,...
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Gear Stick sticking but only when I’m driving in the city and doing a lot of gear changes
I noticed when I’m doing city driving that my gear stick is getting stuck moving from 1st to 2nd gear. I brought the car to a mechanic and they replaced the clutch. Now a month later, I’m having the ...
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Ford PCM how to open
I have a problem with a PCM hardware VK2-C3812(8C3A-12A650-BFD). Three connectors on the "front". I get the case to separated alright but the three connectors are glued to the upper(thinner) ...
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Starter bendix sounds like free spinning not engaging with flexplate on 2003 ford focus
After adding transmission fluid to my 2003 Ford Focus 2.0L SE cause it was very low on fluid. I then restarted engine drove about haklf mile or so and it suddenly acted as if it slipped out of gear ...
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Securely storing toolboxes in a truck bed
I have my tools organized into boxes based on what I'm going to do, mostly on Dewalt's TSTAK line. I recently purchased a Ford F150 and am looking for the best way to carry / fasten these tool boxes ...
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Cencom Controller with OEM Harness on Ford PIU
Does anyone know where Ford intends for the Cencom controller to be mounted when using the OEM lighting harness in a Ford Interceptor Utility (PIU)? 2017 specifically.
The wiring diagrams in the ...
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Issue: Ford ecosport 1 ltr ecoboost
When engine starts it runs ok even when accelerating.
After 5-10 kms run it starts hesitating/misfiring while accelerating above 40 km/h, if accelerator released and pressed again it almost solves the ...
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Undervoltages detected in rear fog light, not working, Mondeo MK4
I have a Ford Mondeo MK4 Saloon from around '08, Ireland, Right hand drive. Last year I noticed that only one of the reversing lights was working, but the car test passed it anyway. However when the ...
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ford connect clutch?
looking for advice
Van facing uphill (steep) in neutral handbrake on, get back in van would'nt pull uphill at all with over revving then clutch smell, had to put it in reverse for a few feet before ...
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Transit Mk7 Rear Hub won't go onto axle
I'm changing my rear brake discs and pads on my 2013 Transit Mk7. It's a FWD, SWB, 100T280.
I'm on the first wheel (left side rear), I've gone to put the hub back on with the new disc attached, it won'...
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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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Recover an ABS pump for a Ford Ranger 95
The Ranger STX 95 activates the ABS pump on slow speeds, below 10km/h, but does not on higher speeds. It also works as expected on loose or wet soil.
All sensors were replaced. A trusted mechanic said ...
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07 Ford Edge: battery and alternator problems
Replaced alternator, fuses, temperature control sensor, the plug that goes to the alternator and battery. The battery light comes on a few minutes after crank. We check the voltage on alternator and ...
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My brakes locked up or got hard to press
I have a 1996 ford f150 and was driving normally saw a red light coming so I barely tapped my brake to slow down but it acted like if I had hit the brakes very hard and I slid after that it was fine ...
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Fuse keeps blowing, "wrench" light is illuminated, and poor start-up idle and acceleration
A few weeks ago, the check engine light illuminated on my 2012 Ford E-350. My scan tool showed two codes: P2096 "Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean Bank 1" and P2098 "Post Catalyst ...
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Leaky Sun Roof (Moon Roof) 2012 Ford Focus SEL hatchback
I've been told it might be "drainage tubes," but I don't know where they are or what to look for. The car was parked under a tree for a while, and there was debris under the hood, so maybe ...
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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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New water pump and radiator and supposedly my head gaskets blew
My water pump and radiator went out I took it in to a mechanic. They checked it all than replaced the parts,soon after getting it back it over heated and I took it back again,they said it was my head ...
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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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Check Gauge is on for Temperature when the air conditioning is on
the "Check Gauge" light goes on quite frequently when driving my Ford Ranger 95 SC STX 4.0 because of the Temperature gauge, when the air conditioning is on. The temperature here is over 35C ...
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Check Engine on, raster says it's EGR on Ford Ranger 95 STX
The dreaded "Check Engine" light is on on my Ford Ranger 95 STX SuperCab, 6V 4.0. The raster says it's "EGR" but nothing else. I've heard a lot about gasoline quality or the ...
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Safety of running without clutch start sensor Ford Ranger 95 STX SuperCab
The clutch start sensor on my Ford Ranger 95 STX SuperCab gave out and I bypassed it, for now. It's becoming very hard to find a replacement that can be imported to Brazil, so is there a problem with ...
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Torque converter
I accidentally put qt power steering fluid with qt transmission fluid in torque converter. Put torque converter into transmission hooked transmission to motor then realized. PSF ATF. Will it be ok to ...
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What are these filters getting clogged with plant material underneath the hood?
While I was checking the coolant level for my 2017 Ford Escape I noticed that these filters highlighted in green below were clogged with plant material.
The owner's manual does not mention these ...
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99 Ford f150 power window
In my 1999 Ford f150 the passenger side window will let down whether it be the driver side rolls are down or the passenger side rolls it down. It will not roll back up. Could that be a wiring problem, ...
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Beginner question about pulley on old Ford Inline six
I actually posted this over on the Fordsix.com forum as well but I BELIEVE the question was removed, possibly for being too basic (that or it just hasnt been approved yet because I'm new, not sure). ...
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Best Method / Products to Cheaply Slow Rusted Roof
I'm part of a college student engineering organization and we were just able to get a 2005 Ford Explorer for free. It's in good condition except for the roof which has rusted pretty badly due to years ...
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2011 Ford F350 6.7 ignition will turn on, starter stays on, truck doesn’t start
Husband replaced the fuel filters, purged the system, but when I turn the key on the starter engages but stays engaged and truck does not start. Help please
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Massive torque dip specifically at 1500-1700rpm
I have a Ford Fiesta SE from 2012, and I've had this issue for months that feels like a Damocles sword above my head. Mechanics can't pinpoint it, I'm trying here.
I have a massive torque dip around ...
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New odometer needs adjusted
2006 Ford Ranger - I changed the gauge cluster because there was an issue with the speedometer. The odometer never reset to the original miles. Its got a digital odometer. Gauges all work now, but the ...