Q: I have a 2003 F-150 4.2 that will not start it has fuel to the fuel rail and tries to start with starter fluid.

If your car overheated and you are loosing coolant but no leaks are found the coolant is going somewhere. The place it is going is into the engine. The heads may be warped and the head gasket is leaking coolant...

The code P0101 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/-p0101-obd-ii-trouble-code-mass-airflow-maf-circuit-operating-range-or-performance-problem-by-john-nelson) is for a problem with the MAF sensor and code P0303 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0303-obd-ii-trouble-code-cylinder-3-misfire-detected-by-spencer-clayton_2) is for a cylinder number 3 misfire. The first thing to check is to make sure there is no vacuum leaks or leaks between...

Thanks for writing in about your 2012 Ford E-350 Econoline. Anytime you get a lot of codes for the same thing, it is common practice to document the codes and then clear them. After clearing the codes, road test to...

This sounds like you either have binding sway bar links (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/stabilizer-bar-links-replacement) or arms (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/control-arm-assembly-replacement). Have the sway bar checked and the links checked by putting hand on joint and having someone turn wheel. You will feel the creaking in the...

The first thing I would do is scan the vehicle for codes to determine if the TCM is still the issue. If codes for the TCM appear, depending on the code and the problem, you may be fine to drive...

Good question. I had the same problem on my truck recently and it was the easiest fix but I will go through a few steps to help you find the issue and hopefully find your problem. First of all, my...

Hi there. There could be an issue with either the shifter or the transmission position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-position-sensor-switch-replacement). If the vehicle was jump-started with the transmission in neutral, then it is possible that the shock from the battery cables being spiked...

Hi there. One of the cool things about Nissan four cylinder engines is that they have a timing chain as opposed to a belt. This helps to extend parts life and reduce internal engine failure. The key is to stay...

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