Q: shift stuck in park

Hi. If the fuse is blowing, you have a short to ground. If the parking lights flash with the turn signals or the brakes, check all 4 bulbs. There are two filaments in your turn bulbs. When either burns out,...

The front differential has a purpose to propel the front wheels, in turn giving your Mercury its 4 wheel drive capability. If you are experiencing abnormal rotational sounds or a clunking or banging during acceleration or deceleration while the 4...

Hello there, in some cases the transmission control module will need to be reflashed or programmed to the new transmission or it will need to be updated with the newest software. Usually, only dealers have the ability to program the...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 2000 Ford F-150. This could potentially be a transmission speed sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-position-sensor-switch-replacement) issue or a variety of other transmission malfunctions. As you may know, the transmission speed sensor monitors the gear ratio...

It sounds like you have a tire problem. A tire can develop a flat spot and/or a pull at any given time. Cross rotate the front tires and test drive. If the vehicle pulls to the right, then the tire...

Hi - your engine could be knocking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-it-mean-when-an-engine-knocks) from bad fuel, ignition problems or bad bearings. Check your engine oil level first - a low oil level could be the most damaging. If the Check Engine light is illuminated, have...

Although we would need to confirm using your VIN number, the required valve cover in your application appears to be part #: BMW-11127552281. The required BMW Eccentric Shaft Sensor (Valvetronic) is part #: VDO-S119565001Z. These OEM parts can be installed...

What you are describing sounds like a dirty or failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine at low speeds...

I would recommend having your vehicle inspected by a qualified professional to determine which check engine light codes are stored in your vehicle system. Once this has been done the mechanic and have a better indication of what the vehicles...