Q: I just bought this car tonight, on the way home it made a loud noise under the hood, and the steering wheel was jerking

You should be able see the fluid circulating with the cap off. Begin with a cool engine, take the cap off and allow the engine to warm up to normal temperature. When the thermostat opens, you should be able to...

If your ECM is failing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-control-module-ecm) or has failed, it shouldn't be extremely difficult to find a good shop to rebuild or replace them. There are a number of electronic rebuilders who rebuild ECMs (w/warranty). Also, there are a number...

Hello. You don't specify the mileage on your Focus, but the symptoms suggest low internal hydraulic pressure in the transmission (despite the recent fluid and filter change), or a weak forward clutch pack. If you would like to have this...

Hey there. I would recommend first taking the vehicle to or having a car detailer (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-detail-the-exterior-of-a-car) to look at the damage to see if it just needs a good cleaning and waxed or the damage requires the paint to be...

Hey there. This is a common sign of a failing idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement). The idle air control valve monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine. This valve is...

Hello - this task is best handled by a collision repair estimator at a reputable paint and body shop. S/he is trained to evaluate visible and not-so-visible damage, and the costs to repair. Contact a reputable paint and body shop...

Hi there. The issue is not the pump. The pump will fail if the power steering control valve sticks and stops working. The power steering control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-steering-control-valve-replacement) is located in the rack and pinion steering system. If you need...

The most common cause of no start on these vehicles is the ignition components inside the distributor causing no spark or sensor reading to computer. Most times replacing the distributor fixes the problem of no spark.

The most likely cause of this issue would be a faulty transmission temperature sensor. I would recommend having your transmission temperature sensor inspected and tested for proper function by a qualified professional. If the transmission temperature sensor is functioning improperly,...