Q: I have a 2001 ford escape and when I push on the accelerator it doesn't take off like it should, the engine light is on.

The gauges on your dash are there to provide you with critical information while the vehicle is in operation. While some of them only work if the car is moving (your speedometer and tachometer, for instance), the engine coolant temperature...

Hi there. A coolant leak on the these GM vehicles is common due to failures in core plugs. Core plugs are holes where block castings are filled from, and sealed to keep coolant in. I would have a certified mechanic...

If the idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-idle-control-valve) or mass air sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-mass-airflow-sensor) is having problems. If the idle valve is sticking closed it can cause the engine to idle very low and rough, and will run fine if the throttle...

This may be an issue related to what is called an idle air control module. This is a module that regulates the amount of air that is allowed into the intake system as it is mixed with the fuel before...

Vibration at that speed is often related to the tires. It could be that one or more of the tires are out-of-balance, or that they have worn unevenly and now have a bad pattern worn into them. Vibration can also...

Different manufacturers have different recommended service intervals for their vehicles. Recommendations for fluids (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-car-fluids-by-randy-bobzien) can usually be found in the vehicle owner's manual. At minimum, the manufacturer recommendations should be followed. That's not to say doing some maintenance items a...

Hi there. Unfortunately, if these concerns weren't there before the repair then they are most likely the result of the repair. Although her intentions were well, there are many mechanics such as this that have similar results. Replacing the steering...

Hi there. Unfortunately, without completing a physical inspection, tell you exactly what parts you need to resolve these codes is simply not practical. I would highly recommend reading these two articles highlighted in blue; P0420 Article (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker) & P0330 Article...

Hi Corey. The type of problem you are describing above is one of the more difficult ones to diagnose. It typically requires a mechanic to test drive the vehicle and replicate the symptoms (which apparently the dealership has done). The...