Q: My car goes from 1st to 3rd gear. I have to hit 3000 rpm for it to shift to third from fist gear. Its a 2008 ford escape 115500 mi

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Your car’s lights pull power from the battery. If left on too long, they could drain the battery completely, leaving you stuck and in need of a jump start. Thankfully, your Fusion is equipped with a Battery Saver system designed...

This is going to be due to a bad starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter). Have a mechanic check the cables to the starter first and then see if the starter is getting the proper voltage. The starter then should be replaced if you...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. Unfortunately, in order to replace the ignition lock cylinder (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-replace-an-ignition-lock-cylinder-by-timothy-charlet), you need to remove the steering wheel. If you do not remove it, you cannot remove the screws that...

Hello, thanks for your question. I would consider 3 mm to be the thickness that I would recommend for replacing the brakes. Some vehicles start out thinner than other vehicles, but under 3 mm is what most mechanics would consider...

An illuminated Check Engine Light can be caused by several different components. First, make sure the replacement battery is the right type for your vehicle. Then check that the vehicle is properly connected to the battery. You should also make...

The only way to determine exactly which ignition coil is damaged is to have a professional mechanic complete a diagnostic scan and download all error codes. The OBD-II error codes will pinpoint the source of engine issues. Having a mechanic...

Hi there. First off, thanks for being proactive about your Kia's maintenance; that's very well received by a professional mechanic. Second, when your car hits 100,000 miles, there are a few items that should be completed; however, Kia recommends service...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The throttle position sensor does not take inputs from anything, but instead it acts as an input to the ECU (the main computer). The ECU then uses it for engine performance. The sensor's resistance...