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2005 ford focus 2.0 motor

I had a fuel pump installed twice ( first was faulty) now I had extremely poor acceleration going uphill and sometimes flat land after about 15 miles. Especially while passing or around 55 mph No ...
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02 ranger 3.0 4x4 auto trans 104,000 miles Possible drivetrain noise? Whining when coasting to a stop

Just did a lot of work to this truck, have had it 6 months now an motor is great and trans shifts as it should. Have done 2 oil changes on it every 3,000 miles 5w30 high mileage conventional, replaced ...
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Hole in one, 2000 Ford Mustang GT

Well, it’s been a rough day. One that started off with simple changing spark plugs ended with fishing for a socket and two magnets. Socket fell down through the hole and onto the piston, tried to ...
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obd connection issue

I just bought a PA state 03 f250 from a auction. I took it to the garage for inspection and emissions. (I'm told state vehicles do not require emissions.) When they hooked it up for emissions test, it ...
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Switching to heavier oil for hot weather

I have a 5.3 Triton 3V that asks for 5W-20 in the manual, but I live in a very hot climate, where the lowest this season is 20~ celsius and the hottest is 45~ celsius. Will switching to 5W-30, 10W-30 ...
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Are all these engine problems related?

I have recently had a number of issues with my car's engine, which I suspect could be related but wanted to get some thoughts here on whether they are, and what the root cause could be, before I start ...
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ford figo 2012 pretrol starting problem

I replace my ignition barrel on ford figo 2012. The key light doesn’t blink, so its is reading the key and also when turning the key its makes 8 beeps. The problem that I have is when trying to start ...
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Having electrical issues after driving/engine running for 25-30 minutes

So, as title says, after half hour roughly, my dashboard and alerts start turning on and off. There's also a constant pulsing in my lights and heat blower after starting the engine. There's a load ...
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I'm having trouble with my 2006 ba Falcon not getting any power to the ignition

I've had to put a new ignition switch and barrel in due to the other one faulting I've put it all back together but now when I turn the key there's nothing no dash lights and not starting I'm in need ...
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Red 2014 Ford Fiesta clear paint coat starting to peel

My wife's Fiesta's paint has started to peel under the rear window. It is not much (yet) but we would like to stop it getting worse and (if possible) make the already peeling bit look less obvious. I'...
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Which Ford Puma models have flush rails?

Some of the Ford Pumas seem to come with Flush Rails, although this doesn't seem to be specific to a particular version or year. Is there a way to identify which models have them, or are they ...
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High (ish) fuel consumption Ford Focus 2016 1.0 litre EcoBoost

My car's "stated" fuel consumption is: 4.2 l/100 km not urban 5.9 l/100 km urban 4.8 l/100 km mixed In reality I get around 6.5 l/100 km. I drive mostly to/from work - 3 km mixed, 14 km ...
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No power to media display

I have a 2016 Ford Focus we bought at auction, so I have no history. The radio/media display seems to have no power. We had it tested by the dealership and they said it needed a new screen. We ...
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2017 Ford Escape

I have a 2017 Ford Escape that's been miss firing in cylinder # 3 at first I thought it was a bad coil so I replaced all of them including all of the spark plugs then it seemed ok for awhile then it ...
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Automatic transmission truck drops in rpm when i left off the gas pedal in top gear

I have a 1988 Ford F-350 with 7.3 diesel v8 and 3 speed c6 automatic transmission. When i put it in D and im driving at high rpm and take my foot off the gas in 1st and 2nd gears the rpm stays ...
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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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Broken seat tilt handler

I wanted to change the tilt handler and managed to dismantle the broken one but I think the cable holder plastic is missing and the cable always slips aside. Should I put on the new handle or it has ...
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Mouse nest debris

Back in November I started my car using command start . I heard a loud voomp sound and thought that maybe a poor cat was stuck under hood as I was on a farm where there are many cats . Thankfully ...
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2004 Powerstroke diesel no power in gear

2004 6l super duty was running fine when I had an oil leak on the high pressure oil sensor, truck sat for a year plus,(disabled vet) Finally got the sensor replaced and the engine starts fine, will ...
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Swapping F150 transmission from an 03 to a 99

I have a transmission from a 03 Lariat F150 I'm wanting to install in my 99 F150 Lariat. Both trucks are 5.4 automatic with o/d 4x4. Both are Supercab.
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2008 Mustang Cabin Leak and “Check Charging System”

Went to go run some errands today and my 2008 Mustang wouldn’t start. Didn’t even sound like the engine was trying to turn over. Lights flashed inside and CD player went absolutely ballistic. The dash ...
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Mustang 2015 Manual Transmission always grinds when switching into 4th gear

No matter what (upshifting, downshifting, cold or hot), when switching into 4th gear, there is a grinding sound before it shifts in. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th gears work just fine. I would like to ...
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Broken Brake Caliper Pin

A few months ago, I bought a 2008 E-150 Cargo Van. The other day, I noticed that there was some grinding noise in the brakes, so today I removed the front brake calipers and found that one of the ...
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2011 Ford Escape has an oil leak

A 2011 Ford Escape with about 150K miles on it is leaking about one quart of oil every other week. The owner of the car plans to replace it next year. However, with the oil leak she has concerns that ...
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Metallic (ferrous) sludge on 5.4 Triton's VCT solenoid

My 2007 Expedition (5.4 Triton 3V) has timing problems. I replaced camshafts last year. Now a chain guide has broken and caused more damage. But the most alarming thing is that when I pulled out the ...
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Ford Parking Brake on Right Side Calliper Acting Up

After manually moving this lever down with my hand, the subsequent parking brake application works fine. However, after releasing the parking brake, only on the right side calliper, this arm doesn't ...
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Coolant leak in my 2013 Ford escape

Coolant leak is coming from the torque mount thats connected to the transmission mount. I took the covering off the back to look down at the hoses, could not see a leak.
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Ford Fiesta 2010 P1934 Pending VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL

Ford Fiesta 2010 P1934 Pending VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL .Pls advise what is P1934 and it it's possible cause. TQ
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My truck will not accelerate if I pass second gear

2008 Ford F-150 4.6 Triton, Interceptor. Also I had an alert on my phone that the transmission fluid was low( this was in November 2022, the issue happened January 2023)
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Ford Ranger 2008 Sport 3litre 2 wheel drive

my 2008 Ford Ranger Sport 3 liter 2 wheel drive . the indicator on the dash does not show the right gear when driving ... have to put it in neutral for drive etc all the indicators for the gears are ...
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Why is thecoolant leaking out after hitting the brakes hard

My car was being driven erratically and the brakes were hit hard now I have coolant pouring out from somewhere under the radiator reservoir
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How to know if the odometer in the car is fake or has been reset/reversed?

I am about to buy a car 2013 Ford Escape in Canada The car is 10 years old but its odometer shows 48,000 KM = 30,000 Miles does this sound right? I am thinking that the odometer might have been ...
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I cant get this message off my dashboard

I cannot get this message of my dashboard. I have tried every button in the car but there doesn't seem to be any corresponding button. Any help would be great thanks.
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Stuck syphon hose

Over filled oil by a couple quarts, 2000 Ford E150 5.4. Used a plastic siphon hose kit to no avail now the tube is stuck in oil fill tube. Not the dipstick. How do I remove it without breaking it in ...
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Is this indicative of just needing a wheel alignement or something more serious?

I hit a guardrail going ~25-30mph. The impact was on the front drivers side right under the headlight area. The bumper is a little loose and has a few scratches but has no cracks or breaks. After the ...
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Fuse will not stay in slot

I have a 2001 Ford expedition the Eddie Bauer edition four wheel drive the fuse for my power brakes is really loose and won't stay in the slot I've been having brake problems and I was it was ...
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2022 Ford Maverick XL Rear end damage

The bar protruding towards the tire - What sort of repair would I need?
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UK 2017 Ford Fiesta Bluetooth issues

I am having issues with playing media trough Bluetooth on ford sync. Spotify on my phone seems to think the media is playing on the infotainment system but the infotainment system does not seem to ...
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Evaporative emission system purge control valve circuit

I just use my scan tool on my 2015 ford fiesta and this what came up. What does this mean and can I fix the problem. Code:P0443
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Original Ecu swap back into my car with correct VIN

I have a 2015 Ford fiesta SE. I purchase a ECU online which I had to give my VIN# for programming. When I receive ECU in mail install I'm my car,car didn't start so I had locksmith to program my key ...
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How do I remove this plate holder from the Ecosport? Drill, special tool or?

There are three bolt? -like fasteners. Looking at the photo, notice the three large indentations. Each large indentation has an unusual rivet ? like fastener Look at the close-ups to see the fasteners....
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Will replacing the clutch/brake fluid make the clutch pedal smoother? It's a little uncomfortable to operate

I own a 2019 Fiesta Diesel 1.5 TDCi which is around 2 years 10 months old and has a total mileage of 30201 kms (18766 miles approx). Of late operating the clutch pedal is causing me discomfort in the ...
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Can I disable a cylinder on my 2009 Ford Ranger?

This is sort of a hypothetical at this point - I have a misfiring cylinder on my 2009 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4 cylinder engine. I'm trying to diagnose it, but am sort of preparing myself for the possibility ...
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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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Used 2014 Ford Fiesta with ecoboost--should I be using 89 octane instead of 87?

Manual says 87 recommended, but specifically for the ecoboost version, which I have, it adds that 89 "might improve performance." I've defaulted to 87. However an issue has arisen with the ...
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Metal in engine, how does this happen in F-150s?

I brought my 2006 Ford 150 to the mechanic shop to be diagnosed with a check engine light. However, the explanation is not really clear. TLDR; the recommendation is a new engine. When the truck runs, ...
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Do I need to bleed the brakes or overhaul?

My Ecosport has done just shy of 30k kms but the brakes leave a lot to be desired. The bite is not there as my friend's car has. If I apply the brakes it feels it takes time to come to the halt, while ...
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Engine knock - goes away at high rpm and when not in load

I noticed a knocking noise on my Ford Focus 1.8tdci 74kw from 2004. The car is old, so it might be the end for it. Nevertheless, I would like to diagnose the problem if possible. You can hear the ...
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1999 Ford Ranger with a high idle

Over the past year or so, my 1999 Ford Ranger would slowly return to idle RPM after removing my foot from the gas pedal. At first, the RPM hang only happened during the hot summer months. The RPM ...
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Car frequently loses its alignment over minor bumps and potholes even after getting aligned

I own a Dec 2019 EcoSport RHD. It has been a problem ever since I bought the car. First there was an issue of stubborn left pull. After lot of argument, the dealer replaced the right knuckle and ...
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