Q: I own a 2002 Mercury Sable, 4 door. What is the hose that is immeadiately to the right of the engine block and left of the battery

Coolant leaks are serious problems because the entire cooling system pressurizes as it gets hot. There are many possible sources: radiator, water pump failure, heater hoses, freeze or expansion plugs in the block. I would suggest hiring a top-rated mobile...

This is a common failure on your vehicle. Typically this occurs because the torque converter bolts come loose, or if the transmission was ever removed and the bolts were not torqued properly this will happen. The only way to repair...

Hi there. I understand your concern. I start suggesting brake pad replacement at 3mm. Most technicians have a brake pad thickness gauge that takes the guesswork out of determining when to suggest brake pads replacement; 1-3mm is red, 4-6mm is...

Hi, your clutch hydraulics are the most likely problem, and the slave cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-slave-cylinder-replacement) is more likely to fail first. Since it essentially leaks on the ground, it is more difficult to recognize this component as your first failure point....

The smart key is really convenient until it stops working. You may just need a battery in your key, it uses a CR2302 watch battery and is as simple as changing the battery in your watch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-a-key-fob-battery-by-ronny-brown) If that doesn't...

If the air filter was not in place, dirt, leaves, you name it can be directly sucked into the engine. If you operated the engine only briefly, the risk of something really indigestable (from the standpoint of an engine) getting...

Hi - Ford ignition switches of this vintage have a chronic problem of failing in this manner. The "center button" connection between the key tumbler and ignition switch wears, and the ignition switch is not moved adequately to complete the...

The cause behind diagnostic trouble code P0171 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0171-obd-ii-trouble-code-system-too-lean-bank-1-by-andrew-quinn) is easiest to find by looking at the secondary firing patterns on the Bank one cylinders. That will confirm if the too lean condition, that has caused the code to set, affects...

Hi Craig. Thanks for contacting us today. Generally speaking, when you attempt to start the vehicle and it finally ignites after a few times, it's caused either by a fuel / air mixture issue or a loose or worn out...