If your vehicle is losing power, I would recommend having an engine diagnostic performed by a qualified mechanic. This inspection would run several tests including a scan of your vehicle for trouble codes and going from there depending on what...
Though the information provided on your Ford Taurus is a bit limited, I can make a first suggestion that will hopefully lead us in the right direction. While attempting to shift out of park, carefully feel the gear selector as...
There are two different ways to select a track when listening to a CD: Turn the TUNE knob clockwise to skip forward to the next track. Turn the TUNE knob counter-clockwise to play previous tracks. Continue turning the knob...
Hello. Changing the strut consists of just that, replacing the strut. This is the center part that looks similar to a shock. If you were expecting more then the strut, then it would have been a more expensive job. What...
Hi - I would first check for problem codes (even though you are pre-OBD II), diagnostic codes can be very useful in cases like this. It sounds like you have a fuel supply issue - low fuel pressure, leaking/clogged injectors,...
I would recommend having an engine diagnostic performed on your vehicle by a qualified technician. This inspection would start by determining what trouble codes have been stored in the vehicle's PCM. Once these trouble codes are determined the repair procedure...
Hi there. Many components make up your cooling system. If any of these components are not functioning properly it will cause your vehicle to overheat. If your vehicle is not leaking any coolant chances are that your radiator fan(s) are...
The heater uses hot engine coolant to warm the vehicle cabin. If the heater is blowing cold, the first thing to check is the coolant level. Low coolant, or a problem somewhere in the cooling system, will affect heater operation....
I would have a technician such as one from YourMechanic do a parasitic drain test on the battery. This is where you connect a amp meter to the battery and pull out fuses until the drain stops to determine where...
This sound is often times associated with a heater core that may have air pockets in it. As you may know, the heater core is a small radiator like unit that circulates the hot coolant from the engine through the...
Hey there, thanks for your question. I would replace it with a bolt. It's easier to take off and put back on just in case you ever have to replace the cable for some reason. If you are still having...
I would have the fuel system checked out by YourMechanic. They will need to put a pressure gauge on the fuel rail to test for fuel pressure. It sounds like you may have a bad fuel pump, in which case,...
Hi there, thanks for writing in. Inoperative air conditioning can be caused by many possible problems, so it's really difficult to make an estimate without seeing the car. Also making it difficult, is the fact that labor and part quotes...
Hello. First task is to extract any problem codes, whether the Check Engine is set or not. There are many things that can cause the symptoms you describe: injectors stuck open, or fuel pressure too high, coolant temperature sensor malfunctioning...
No, I wouldn't do it. Drivers that are doing that stuff, they think they have faster cars that sound better and they are nicer--don't ever do that. Those are for race cars and guess what, when they set it up...
Hi there. The symptom you're describing - where you've got no spark or fuel is typically caused by a relay or main fuse box issue. I've seen this before on VW's and Audi's, where a main relay is shorting out...
Hello - most likely the speedometer sensor has failed, or the wiring to it has become disconnected. Check that first. It's also possible that the speedometer sensor drive gear has failed (small plastic gear), or the instrument panel speedo gauge...
Hello, if is and automatic transmission, the fluid level should be checked first. If the fluid level is low, it should be topped up to the full mark and see if operation returns to normal. If the fluid level is...
Chime noises, or any alarms for that matter, that just occur out of nowhere represent electrical faults that would have to be traced during an electrical components diagnostic. The only "connection" between the chime going off when the accelerator pedal...
This is a common sign of a major vacuum leak. This can be very difficult to trace as there are many places a vacuum leak can emit from. I would recommend having an expert from Your Mechanic come to your...
Normally, it's the rack and pinion. But, the first thing you'd want to do is try my video "fixing binding power steering." It shows how you can flush it - power flush cleaning. A lot of times, that will clean...
Hi there. It is possible that the thermostat is malfunctioning, however it's also possible that you have an obstruction of coolant inside the cooling system. Another common source of the issues you're experiencing is a radiator fan that is not...
Hello. It is common for the this engine to use oil and get poor fuel mileage. Unfortunately, it is an inherent property for this model. As for the metal, this is not normal. If there is metal in the oil...
