Q: it doesn't want to go forward but when i put it in to gear it goes into gear with no problem

Brake fluid is a specialized type of hydraulic fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-brake-fluid-and-what-does-it-do) whose properties are designed to provide pressure transfer to operate the brake while dissipating the heat developed during braking. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means it can absorb water, so...

The idle speed is way too high at 2000 RPM. The first thing to correct is the shifting issue, followed by the engine speed. The throttle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-throttle-body) could be gummed up and the throttle plate could be sticking open, causing...

Hello. You may have a few issues going on. It does sound like you have a bad axle. That will cause the noise when turning. The vibration is more than likely caused by bad engine mounts. Bad mounts will allow...

Hi there - depending on whether the noise (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/suspension-up-front-makes-a-ton-of-noise-creaks) is more of a "clunk", or a creaking sound, several different steering or suspension components may be involved in this problem. Clunking noises could be worn struts, ball joints or tie...

Hello. I would say care cost of a European built vehicle versus an Asian built vehicle is about 20 - 30%. The Asian manufactured parts can be cheaper because they are generally more mass-produced but the European Parts can be...

Hi There, Depending on whether or not the vehicle will turn over will determine what the next step should be. If the engine does not turn over, I would recommend checking all connections related to the battery and check to...

The first thing I would check for is vacuum leaks. Any air that gets into the engine without being measured by the Mass Air Flow meter can lean out the mixture and cause drivability problems. Check all the hoses and...

Hi Irvin. Thanks for contacting us tonight. The best place to have your valves adjusted would be a Honda specialist private mechanic shop. We really don't know anyone in particular in the Houston area that we'd recommend, but you can...

Hi Samuel. Thanks for contacting us tonight. In this case, I would tend to agree with the transmission specialist. The 2009 Ford Fusion and Focus (along with a few other years) are notorious for having a rather aggressive shifting automatic...