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Hello. At times, the sunroof Body Control Module will need reprogramming. Its is a very common thing that occurs when it comes to your particular vehicle. It is a pretty easy process. You should be able to find the reprogramming...
No, they are completely different. An Escape is a front wheel drive (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-front-wheel-drive) platform, an Explorer is a rear wheel drive (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-is-rear-wheel-drive) platform. There are two options for a front wheel drive Escape. If your production date is before 11/18/01,...
This could be an issue with a blown head gasket. This would require a professional mechanic to check engine compression as well. This can occur without causing oil/coolant mixing. If you are still having trouble, a certified technician from YourMechanic...
I would recommend buying the correct fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service). The reason is because I want to make sure your car is taken care of and is running as long as possible. You wouldn't want to put something foreign in your car...
If the speed at time of impact was over 10 MPH and you jumped the curb, the alignment can easily be disturbed not to mention the possibility, indeed likelihood if the speed was high enough, of damage to the unibody...
Hi there. It is quite possible that the electrical harness to the thermostat is faulty or you have an obstruction of coolant inside the radiator or cooling system that is causing an actual temperature flux as you are describing. It...
Hi Ronelle. Thanks for writing in tonight. Usually when the key won't turn and the steering wheel is locked, the issue is with the ignition cylinder (where the key is inserted). There are a few things you can do to...
The balancer number you provided is from model year 1981 and thus is a 50 ounce balancer. The only way to determine the model year of the crankshaft, and thus whether the current 50 ounce balancer is the correct one...
It’s It’s easy to take the air pressure in your tires for granted. After all, as long as you get where you need to go without a flat or other problem, you may think there’s no reason to overanalyze how...
The The tire pressure gauge is a sensor that reads the tire pressure of all four tires of a vehicle. Modern vehicles have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) built in. Starting in 2007, the TPMS has to report an...
Keeping Keeping an eye on your tire pressure is vital. Low tires wear poorly, and they can have a negative effect on your fuel economy. It also makes them more susceptible to damage – a blowout can ruin anyone’s day....