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The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when your ABS is not functioning properly, and has been shut down. When this happens, your normal brake system will still function properly, but...
If the key is turning to the “lock” position and won’t come out, the lock cylinder is faulty. If it is not turning all the way back, there is a solenoid that is malfunctioning in the steering column. That solenoid...
Hello. It sounds like there is a broken engine mount (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-engine-mount) or transmission mount that may be causing the banging noise that you are hearing. It is possible that something was damaged in the suspension system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-components-of-the-suspension-or-steering-systems-are-prone-to-fail) which could also...
Hey there. Your car has an oil capacity of 4.8 quarts. Keep in mind that some of this will be also absorbed into the oil filter once you start the engine up. Be sure to check the oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-your-engine-oil) immediately...
Hello there. Many faults can cause a whine in your 1993 Ford F150 under acceleration. The most common faults would be a belt tensioner, idler pulley, alternator, power steering pump, wheel bearings, or a failing drive belt. A qualified Technician...
This may be a sign of a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. Every time a gear change is required, the car's computer activates a transmission solenoid, which directs transmission...
A rough idle may be caused by many different things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty Oxygen sensor or a dirty or failing idle air control valve....
Hello. If the belt itself suddenly got really thin that is usually because the belt is old and has become brittle. When this occurs the belt will crack and start to come apart. Most of the time it splits in...
Adding Adding a fuel additive to your gas tank when you fill up is one way to clean vital engine parts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-causes-fuel-injectors-to-get-clogged-or-dirty) of deposits, improve the performance of your engine, and increase gas mileage. When trying to decide on which...