Q: The 12V electric outlet.

Sounds like your Crown Victoria is having a hard time. While being able to turn over but not start is one thing, overheating is another. Overheating in a car is never a good thing. When engine temperatures reach that high,...

These faults are similar, regardless of the model that year. P0705 points to a faulty transmission range switch; if the connector and harness are good, the switch will most likely need to be replaced. My recommendation would be to hire...

Many different things can cause the vehicle to have a no start condition. The most common are the battery (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-battery), battery cables (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-battery-cable), ignition switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-ignition-switch), starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter), or fuel pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-fuel-pump). With the headlights not working there is a...

This sounds like potentially a problem with fuel delivery or intake. I would recommend checking the mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) to see if it is dirty or faulty as this can cause the hesitation or slowing you are describing....

Hi, thanks for writing in. The most common parts that involve this issue are the battery and the alternator. The starting/charging system should be checked to see if the battery is going bad and getting weak. It can then put...

Hi, thanks for writing in. Generally speaking, if a vehicle is taking a long time to get to operating temperature you have a thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat) that is stuck open. You can replace it and it will fix your problem. Also,...

Hi there: The P0894 code is an OBD-II trouble code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0894-obd-ii-trouble-code-transmission-component-slipping-by-brady-klopfer) signaling a problem with the transmission component slipping. The powertrain control module (PCM) is responsible for altering the gear rations of the automatic transmission, as this helps control the...

Based on what you've written above, it's quite possible that the replacement wiper motor you've installed is damaged. This is always a risk when purchasing used parts to repair components like the wiper motor. I would recommend buying a new...

A number of things may cause the grinding sound (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/grinding-sound-from-transmission-inspection) you are describing. It sounds like you may have a broken parking pawl inside the transmission or may even be low on transmission fluid. The teeth may be broken, which...