Q: my 1998 mark viii when i stop for the first time it idles rough and act like it wont's to cut off

If the driver side door will not open then most of the time this is caused by a broken door latch that should be repalaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/door-latch-replacement). If neither handle works then the latch is broken inside of the door or...

Hi there. Before changing anything else, remove the serpentine belt and start the engine to see if the noise goes away. If it does, then it definitely is coming from somewhere on the drive belt path. Investigate the pulleys and...

Hi there - based on your description, I believe part of the gear selector (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-gear-shifter) cable/linkage is no longer anchored or connected. Besides the "free movement" of the shifter as you describe, it is also not registering properly with the...

In order to have your check engine light is on checked you should have YourMechanic or another mechanic do a check engine light inspection. (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection) This inspection will scan the computer and retrieve any stored codes in memory. The codes...

Hi there: In most cases, when you notice a power steering fluid leak, it's caused by a pinched or slightly damaged power steering hose or the fittings have cracked. The problem can also be caused by a power steering pump...

Hi There, A misfire can be caused by many different things other than faulty spark plugs and can develop for a variety of reasons. Generally a misfire will fall into one or both of two categories: Fuel and/or spark. Spark...

Hello. When using a 16X8 wheel on your truck you need to use an offset of 10 mm. This will give you the necessary clearance for the wheel itself. This may not be suitable for the tire that you are...

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Hi there. The issue seems to be the shifter interlock solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shifter-interlock-solenoid-replacement) may be malfunctioning causing the steering wheel lock to not release or not engage. I suggest having the computer scanned for any codes that would be stored or...