Q: I have put in a new thermostat & waterpump and my 2005 ford escape still runs hot,and there is a slow leak what should i do?

I have seen this issue on several Equinox’s, most commonly on the back tailgate, around the edge of the door panels and under the front doors. Unfortunately, GM has issued no recalls or Technical Service Bulletins(TSB) to address this issue...

The release for the foot-operated parking brake is right above the parking brake pedal. The parking brake release is a large handle with a “P” on it. To release the parking brake, pull on the handle until you hear the...

The parking brake is an important part of your brake system. When engaged, the parking brake helps keep your car from rolling away when it is parked. To set the parking brake, use your foot to depress the parking brake...

Hello, for the rattle in the dashboard, that would require a mechanic to perform and inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection), and then advise you of what might have to be disassembled to try to narrow down the location of the noise. For the...

Hello. Two common component failures that will cause the conditions you've described are a faulty fuel pump relay (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pump-relay) or a crank position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor). Both parts have the potential to fail intermittently when they become hot. But when they...

You are asking to name a wire from the alternator to the starter and relay to starter. The wire from the solenoid to the starter is called the main positive starter cable. The wire from the relay to the alternator...

Hi there. Your vehicle's wrench light, Check Engine Light and lack of performance go hand in hand. The vehicle's PCM (powertrain control module) has recognized a fault and put the vehicle into limp home mode. It could be, a throttle...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. Anytime when turning and you hear a clicking sound, that is the outer bearing on a CV shaft seizing up or slipping within the ball bearings. I recommend replacing both front CV axles...

The GEM module can only be scanned using a scanner capable of accessing the GEM module through the OBD2 data link. The scanners that the Ford dealer uses can access the module. There are aftermarket scanners on the market than...