Q: my emergency parking brake is stuck in the up position on my 1998 mark viii

This paint issue is somewhat common and seems to affect the roof most often. Although dealers most often do not make the repairs under warranty, I always recommend making them your first stop if there is a potential for them...

The A/C condenser is removed from the radiator after you remove fans, transmission cooler lines, and hose connections. Tilt the radiator back and disconnect the lock bolt on top center of the radiator that locks the condenser to the radiator,...

Yes, the inside tire wear (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/why-do-tires-wear-unevenly) is most likely attributed to the negative camber setting that can be accelerated by excessive toe-in as the tires are competing to determine the track of the vehicle. If you do get the alignment...

Hello. It may be a problem with the choke on the carburetor. Try some carburetor cleaner in and around the carburetor, especially the choke plate. On a cold start no matter the temperature, the choke plate should be mostly closed....

Hello. If the regenerative brake system light has come on then that signifies that the computer has detected an issue with the regenerative braking system. This can be caused by a wide variety of issues and will usually disable the...

Congratulations for using the right parts and being concerned about the details, especially when brakes are involved. I suggest you play it safe and have a technician inspect your brake pads (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-pads-replacement) and brake rotors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-rotor-disc-replacement). There is no substitute...

With over a quarter million miles on your car, it really could be anything. There are about a dozen moving parts in your car's front end that are subject to wear, including the ball joints. Any number or combination of...

Hi there. The best advice I can offer is to let a professional mechanic come to your location and complete a brake system inspection as soon as possible (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-system-inspection). There are too many possible issues to list, especially possible ABS...

A radiator (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-replacement) and radiator hose (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-hose-replacement) is typically a relatively inexpensive fix, however you may want to consider having an inspection done on the vehicle to be sure there are not other issues that may be present. I would...