Q: Car won't start

Hi. There could be a couple reason why your car is not starting. One there could be a problem with the camshaft sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/camshaft-position-sensor-replacement) or crankshaft sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement) being faulty causing the car not to have spark which will cause...

Hello. Thanks for writing in. The warning lights may be related via computer and it's input sensors. However it is hard to tell without having the vehicle scanned. You will want to start there. Make sure the lights have illuminated,...

Hello. When you get this code it is because the computer is seeing that the valve timing is off. Most of the time this is a timing solenoid issue. It can also be caused by low engine oil, a sensor...

Motor and transaxle mounts, or an engine operating condition such as misfiring, are likely causes. A fault in the transmission is a less likely cause of the shaking that you are describing. Motor mounts fail due to separation or tearing...

Among the possible faults that you have listed, the crankshaft position sensor (CPS) is particularly noteworthy. If the CPS has indeed failed such is a very common cause of no starts. Consequently, your most efficient option would be to request...

Hello, and thank you for writing in. We currently do not have videos available to share with you, however we can do our best to walk you through the process and how the pulley works. What you see when you...

Hello - your brake light switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-your-brake-light-switch-by-spencer-cates) needs to be adjusted, even though it was replaced. With the switch "On" all the time, the cruise control won't work, now will the traction control system either. For assistance with this step,...

Hi There, The VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) light will come on when it is turned off as a reminder to turn it on. When it is turned off, the vehicle will have normal braking and cornering ability, however it will...

The cost of an off-the-shelf re-built transmission for this vehicle is in the range of $2,000 to $3,000 or more if you buy a Ford certified unit from the new car dealer. Rebuilding the transmission might be somewhat less costly....