Q: I bought my car second hand

Your truck allows you to customize some options to better suit your needs as a driver. The Settings section of the message center is where you can change these options. To change the Settings of your Ford F-150. Use the...

It sounds like the brake pads or wheel bearing may have failed. If the brake pad surface is worn, it will grind against the rotor surface, especially during braking. The bearings could also be to blame. Over time the bearing...

Hello. If the engine speed is going up and down as the vehicle is sitting there and running, then it is not a transmission problem. It can be an intake manifold issue as they mentioned, as I have seen a...

It is possible that your tire pressures may be low and went unnoticed by the technician who last serviced your vehicle. I would recommend having your tire pressures checked (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-do-i-check-my-tire-pressure) because, if they are low, it could potentially cause both...

You are correct to suspect the differential. Other parts of the undercarriage, such as the tires and wheel bearings (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/wheel-bearings-replacement), usually result in a noise that persists during both acceleration and deceleration. Whining and howling noises are usually related to...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This may have happened for a few reasons, however it is quite likely that due to the difference tread size, this may have caused one or any of the tires to wear incorrectly causing an...

Hello. It would be recommended to have the vehicle looked at by a certified mechanic. They should have the specialty tools and techniques to identify the problem and repair the situation correctly, and avoid any damage or injury. This could...

Hello - the lack of fan functionality (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-components-of-the-heating-and-ac-system-are-most-likely-to-fail) in the front only of your van could be caused by either the front fan, the fan control switch or the front fan motor resistor pack failing. If the front fan works...

Hi there. Check the suspension and the shock absorber and look for anything broken, leaking, or damaged. Replace the shock absorber is there is any dents or it is leaking oil out of it. A loose suspension component or a...