Q: 2006 Ford Fusion anti theft light is on and it’s the only thing that comes on when trying to start car

Tires are expensive, and you want them to last as long as possible. However, there are lots of different factors that go into determining tire life, most of which are out of the hands of the manufacturer. Here are some...

The fuel sending unit is in the fuel tank mounted to the fuel pump assembly. The sending unit is shorted or open and needs to be tested using a gauge tester or by removing it and measuring the resistance of...

There are many potential causes for your overheating concern. The engine gets hotter in stop and go traffic because air is not being forced into the radiator the way it is at higher speeds. Since you said the water pump...

Hello. If your car will not start on its own, but will with a jump start, then the first thing I would check is the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-a-car-battery). If the battery is old or worn it may no longer have enough...

This may possibly be a faulty fuel tank sending unit (https://www.yourmechanic.com/parts/fuel-level-sending-unit). This is a float type designed sending unit that sits inside your fuel tank that monitors the fuel level inside the tank. When this is faulty or failing it...

Hey there. This is a common issue related to the transmission pressure switch failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-position-sensor-switch-replacement). The transmission pressure switch is a unit that monitors the fluid pressure inside the transmission and relays this to the transmission control module which tells...

There are different possibilities that could contribute to the plastic smell. The smell could be caused by a coolant leak, an electrical issue, the A/C compressor overheating, or simply an outside smell. Sometimes, plastic bags tend to get stuck to...

Hello. This system works with several inputs including vehicle speed and the steering angle sensor. If you are not getting any power assist then the system needs to be scanned for codes and the inputs checked to see what is...

It is very likely that the engine could be bad based on the sound. Most likely the oil pump going out caused other damage. On an older vehicle such as a 1992, the cost if an engine replacement may exceed...