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You can create a MyKey with just a few steps: 1. Press the Up/Down buttons on the steering wheel until Settings is displayed on the instrument panel, then press the OK button. 2. Press the Up/Down buttons until MyKey is...

The first step is to identify the leaks. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-fluid-is-leaking-inspection) Most of the time it's a faulty line, other times it's the pump that is leaking, and if the pump has been run low on fluid, the pump may need replacing...

The cooling fans on your vehicle are controlled by your powertrain control module through the fan relay when your vehicle gets to a set temperature. There have been issues of the fan relay and module failures. If these two components...

The electrical system on these vehicles are known to have an issue with fretting corrosion buildup in multiple electrical connectors throughout the vehicle. An affected system would need to have that electrical connection disconnected, cleaned, and a dielectric compound put...

Hello. We will be happy to assist you with your 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. I suggest to have the vehicles computer scanned and trouble codes retrieved by a technician. Being that the Check Engine Light comes on when the problem...

Hi there. If the lifters are indeed tapping, then they are probably sticking. Try putting one quart of transmission fluid in the engine and run the engine for 15 minutes at 3,000 rpm. This will thin out the original oil...

Hello - your symptoms suggest worn strut bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/do-strut-bearings-wear-out-if-they-are-worn-out-or-bad-will-it-cause-further-damage-if-i-continue-to-use-the-car-by-bill-f), which can make the noises you describe when turning the steering wheel. These components are especially sensitive to doing this in colder weather. I would recommend a suspension inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brakes-steering-and-suspension-inspection) by...

When you have a lot of play in the steering then you should have the entire steering system checked for loose or worn steering tie rod ends.

The engine should be inspected to determine the cause of the noise and the smoking. However, if the oil pressure warning light came on, the engine might have been damaged due to inadequate lubrication. The present smoke may be due...