Q: Check Engine Light is on

You can adjust the cruise control speed while the system is in use. To increase the speed, press the RES/+ button. Pressing this button will increase the speed by 1mph. Pressing and holding the button will increase the speed consistently...

It sounds like you may have overheated the engine or a head and intake gasket blew out. This would account for the white smoke from the tail pipe. The loss of brakes was most likely due to the engine's loss...

The rear lights, including the brake lights, all go through the light control module and should have nothing to do with the ABS system. You may have bad bulbs (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-bulb-replacement). Have them checked to see if one or more brake...

The starter on this vehicle requires a shim, so its possible that got left out when the starter was replaced. This could cause starter engagement problems and the metal on metal noise you're hearing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-making-a-noise-inspection). Backfiring (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/engine-is-backfiring-inspection), on the other...

Hesitation and stalling can be caused by a wide variety of issues, most of them relatively minor to repair. A few common causes are problems with the fuel, ignition, or engine management systems. If one of the components to these...

The most common causes of Diagnostic Trouble Code P2118 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p2118-obd-ii-trouble-code-throttle-actuator-control-motor-current-range-performance-by-spencer-clayton) are failure of the throttle actuator control motor, a failed pedal position sensor, a faulty throttle position sensor, an open or short in the actuator circuit, or a poor electrical...

The mechanics focus solely on the technical requirements of the diagnostic and repairs on your car and thus are not involved in billing and accounting. At present, there is no "financing" available partly due to the efforts already made to...

Hi Jimmy. Thanks for contacting us today. I'm in agreement with you - in that the replacement of engine mounts is NOT a solution to resolve a P-0420 Error Code. You should read this article about this code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker) -...

Hi Justin. Thanks for contacting us today. If you are replacing the rear seal, you really should purchase a service and repair manual for your Ford F-150, as following each step in the right order is crucial to ensure a...