Q: 2007 Ford Taurus...my wife was driving and Transmission overheating light came on and car engine cut off. We had it towed home and

The setting menu operation Warning Light is located on the instrument panel, and illuminates when you are attempting to operate the setting menu while the vehicle is moving. The setting menu cannot be used unless the car is stopped.

Hello. If your vehicle runs for a little while and then dies and will not restart then you may have a problem with the fuel pump or the auto shut down relay. The relay is the most common cause of...

Hi there. There are some common issues that can cause this. I usually start by checking to see if the car needs a tune up. Worn out spark plugs can cause this. I usually also check the air filter and...

I have seen some flywheels that after the resurface is done and the clutch and pressure plate is installed the bolts will bottom out and not fully seat the pressure plate. This will cause the clutch to not disengage all...

Hello there, a whining noise is a common problem with your 2004 Honda Accord. There are many potential causes for this noise but the most likely are a belt idler, tensioner, alternator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/alternator-replacement), water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/water-pump-replacement), AC compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement), timing...

Hello, thanks for writing in. The fuel gauge (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/4-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-fuel-gauge_2) is usually controlled by the fuel sending unit. The fuel sending unit is a fuel system component that is located in the gas tank. It reads the level of the fuel...

A quieter ride can be accomplished a few different ways. Most beneficial to you is going to be making the vehicle ride smoother. The plastic creaking sounds are coming from bumps and engine vibrations. Engine vibrations are typically minimal with...

There are tests for exhaust gases in the coolant so the head gasket can be ruled in or out. A faulty thermostat can cause overheating so, yes, that is a possibility. The cooling system can't be ruled out because certain...