Q: I have a 98 ford explorer. It will not move in any gear other than reverse.

Hello. I would strongly urge you to not continue to driving your vehicle in this condition. Continuing to drive your vehicle in this condition could cause damage to many components of your engine which would be costly to repair and/or...

In today's vehicles, the majority of cars are able to go between 5,000-6,000 miles between oil changes depending on the health of the car's engine and assuming you are using a quality oil. For some, this is a matter of...

Hi there. Your truck is from the 1999 model year so it is fully OBD-II compliant. That means that the computer "runs" the show and the only way the car can be tuned is if the oxygen sensors are operating...

Hi there. You will have to remove the timing belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/timing-belt-replacement), exhaust manifold, intake manifold, all vacuum lines, the cylinder head, and the oil pan to gain access to the piston removal. Drain out all of the oil from the...

Hi there - the Vehicle Dynamics Control (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/what-does-the-vehicle-dynamic-control-vdc-warning-light-mean) (VDC) system uses the anti-skid brake system (ABS) and engine throttle control to enhance vehicle stability in extreme conditions - like cornering while it's raining. Most often, problems with this system are...

Hi there - first step is to check for problem codes, whether the Check Engine light is on or not. I suspect you still have a fuel pressure problem when it's hot. Check fuel pressure while starting cold, while it's...

Hello. These lights can come on for a number of issues. It can be from a failing battery, a bad sensor, a computer problem, or a number of other issues. The computer needs to be scanned for codes first in...

If your vehicle is turbo equipped, you might notice a hesitation on acceleration under certain conditions. As far as the sputtering is concerned, that is an engine controls issue that would have to be looked into. The air fuel ratio...

Hi there. Typically when the AC compressor is cycling, it will draw more power from the engine, which might make an existing rough idling engine "feel" worse. This could be caused by fuel system components like mass air flow sensor,...