Q: Noisy lifter or lifters 2001 Ford F150

Hi. All new cars have safety features that make it difficult to put the vehicle into gear. This is done to prevent accidental shifting which can be dangerous if a child decides to engage the gear. A certified mechanic can...

One of the more common reasons I have come across as to why your Chevy will not shift out of park is the brake light switch failing. It is natural to ask why the brake light would prevent your Chevy...

It is very possible that something may not have been tightened down enough during the alignment that you had done and that something slipped out of place. Alignments (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-know-if-you-need-a-wheel-alignment-by-robert-tomashek) are very sensitive and are measured down to the hundredths of...

Hello. If there is no ground getting to the starter relay then the computer is not energizing it. Typically when this occurs it is due to the computer not receiving a signal from the ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ignition-switch-replacement) or from the...

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The vehicle unable to shift out of park is the shifter lock solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shifter-interlock-solenoid-replacement). The solenoid has a short within in it or it has failed. Remove the shifter housing from the vehicle and...

Hi There, What you are describing sounds like possibly low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a bad speed sensor or potentially a faulty transmission control module, which also controls the speed sensors. The transmission control module has various sensors such as...

Hi There, Generally, tires will wear abnormally due to things like in incorrect tire pressure or out of spec alignment. Depending on how severely they are wearing on the inside, this is likely due to an alignment issue causing the...

The check engine light (CEL) has to be working to pass inspection in most states. When you turn on the key before starting the car, it should be illuminated, as should most of the other warning lights on the dashboard....

Hi Sandy. Thanks for all the information - it's very helpful to initially provide some technical advice. It appears as if you might have a few different things going on with your Mercury Sable. First, in regards to the engine...