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Hi, I have read articles that would indicate that Ford has a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) for that year's model and for the lower control arm and several people are having the same problem. I would take it to the...

Spark plugs blowing out are not uncommon for that specific year and engine of the vehicle. When a spark plug blows out, usually the threads need to be repaired, or replaced, and a new spark plug installed. This job may...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing more than one issue. P2070 is the code indicating the intake manifold tuning valve is stuck open. This may be linked to your performance issue. Dark smoke...

Hello, thanks for writing in to YourMechanic. If the caliper boot is torn open then you will get dirt, debris, water, and road salts in the caliper piston surface. The caliper may seize or tear the caliper piston seal causing...

If your vehicle uses DOT 5 (silicone-based) fluid, the flush interval (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-system-flush) is much, much longer than 2 years or 32,000 miles. However, if your vehicle uses glycol based fluid, it should be thoroughly removed from the brake system roughly...

Hi there. When purchasing light bulbs for the headlights low and high beams, look at the old bulb and compare it to the new bulb. The part numbers do not need to match, such as, getting a bulb from a...

Hello - first task is to get the problem codes that may or may not be illuminating the Check Engine light. The Parking Assist issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-the-parking-assist-indicator-light-mean-by-spencer-cates) is limiting engine power to avoid big power surges while parking. This may require...

There are a few ways you can determine the rear wiper size of your vehicle. The first way would be to take a tape measure and measure it that way. The number of inches the blade is long is the...

Hello, thank you for writing in. A fuel pump issues is a very good assumption to make with the information given. When they are weak and having issues regulating fuel pressure, they begin having similar symptoms. You can verify this...