Q: Ford F-150 stalling out

Hi there. It is very common to see leaks at this connection. The metal transmission cooler line connects to the radiator with a set of flare fittings. It is common for these to either come loose or to become warped...

Hello. If you are referring to the steering lock pin that locks the steering wheel in place when the key is turned off, then this can cause the engine to stall as it can also affect the ignition switch. If...

Hello. The most common cause of this is a tune up issue. If the spark plugs are worn then this can happen. If the check engine light is coming on (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) I would typically start by scanning the computer for...

Try and road test the vehicle with the EGR valve vacuum line disconnected and plugged. Your check engine light may come on for the valve being disconnected but you are just testing for now. If the problem goes away then...

Hi there, A P0440 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0440-obd-ii-trouble-code-evaporative-emission-control-system-malfunction-by-jay-safford_2) is stored for an emission related fault; evaporative emission control malfunction. The evaporative emission system is responsible for preventing the release of fuel vapor into the atmosphere. When there is a fault in the...

Hey there. This type of problem may need a little deeper and up close diagnostic to find the solution. If you saw smoke, there was something burning so there may be components along that circuit that may have failed. If...

Hello there, 45,000 miles is a short lifespan for a water pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-water-pump-last) on your 2000 Honda Odyssey. There are a few reasons the water pump will need to be replaced, such as a pump bearing failure, water pump seal...

Hi there. Best practices automotive diagnosis for today's cars, trucks and SUV's begins by completing a diagnostic scan to determine if any error codes have been detected and stored in the ECU. Since you seem to have a warning light...

Hi there. Unfortunately, we are not able to receive pictures or video to pinpoint damage or identify parts for vehicles through this platform. The best way to identify this item is to search online for a detailed schematic of your...