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A timing chain (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-a-timing-chain-work) works very similar to the chain on a bicycle. The timing chain has links that engage with the teeth on the crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprockets. The chain ensures that the crankshaft and camshafts are in...
The starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement) solenoids on the expeditions are known to just quit with no warning. Before replacing the solenoid however, the battery should be fully charged and load-tested to eliminate it from being the issue. The solenoid is tested via...
Hello. This may be potentially related to the mass air flow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement) or throttle position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/throttle-position-sensor-replacement). Initially, it may have been a faulty O2 sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/oxygen-sensor-replacement), but now since that has been replaced, that part of the system...
From your post I presume that you have checked the codes and got a throttle body code. The car may still seem to be okay and you want to know if it is safe to drive. The answer is: probably....
Lighting problems like this can seem very confusing, so it is best to start with the basics. Check for power and ground at the turn and brake light sockets. I suspect in your case you will have a good ground...
Driving a car with "zero" coolant will destroy the engine within minutes. Even after a coolant leak, though, you have some coolant in the engine and water can sometimes be added to enable one to drive a "short" distance as...
Hello. There should be three main electrical ground points for that engine. One from the battery to the frame or engine, one from the battery to the starter, and one from the firewall to the engine. Clearing the contact points...
What you are describing sounds like potentially a worn out clutch. As you know, the clutch transmits engine power to the gearbox, and allows transmission to be interrupted while a gear is selected to move off from a stationary position,...
Hi there. It is possible for oil to soak into electrical components of an alternator and cause it to fail prematurely. If the oil leak still exists after completing the recent valve cover gasket changed, it's possible that the source...
Getting a flat tire (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-flat-tire) can put a damper on your day and your wallet. Tires can go flat due...