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The best ignition coils for your vehicle are the OEM Ford (dealer supplied) coils. There is no distinction between a regular versus heavy duty coil. If you elect to use an aftermarket coil, pick a reputable name brand from a...

I looked up the two applications. Those two engines use completely different castings for both the heads and the block and the flywheel (flex plate) is different as well which will make it incompatible with your transmission. If you search...

Hey there. This is something your car will do when going into "safe mode" which can happen when the ECM detects something is wrong with any of the car's systems. This is a safety feature to keep you and the...

The cost depends on exactly what must be done to restore braking performance on your vehicle to like new condition. For example, when installing new brake pads, such MUST be done at the same time that the brake rotors are...

They may not have cleared the faults. If the wheel speed sensor had failed, and they simply replaced it, the faults need to be cleared for the light to go out. If they did clear the faults, and the light...

Check the fuse for the heater/AC blower motor. If the fuse is good, then either the blower motor resistor or the blower motor itself is suspect. The blower motor resistor provides for multiple speeds for the blower motor. A professional...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The traction control system and the ABS work hand in hand to help keep you on the road in slick conditions. They are both monitored heavily by the computer which makes diagnostics a lot...

Hi there. Although the creaking noise might be caused by a tie rod wearing out, it's also possible that another steering system or suspension component is faulty and causing the noise. You might want to have one of our mobile...

Hello. This noise can come from a few different things. You are right that most of the time it is caused by a failing or loose belt. If the belt is loose then it may be the tensioner that is...

This may be related to an improper air/fuel mixture which is often times caused by an idle air control valve that is dirty or not working properly. This is a unit that monitors air intake as it is mixed with...

A knocking sound in the engine generally means that the bearings in the engine are worn. When the bearings are worn, this allows the parts of the engine to have excess movement, causing the knocking noise. I would ask for...

If the last inspection of the system was two years ago, it is possible for a leak to have developed since then. The only way to rule out a leak is to sweep the system with an electronic leak detector....

Hi There, It sounds like you are describing the symptoms of a failing throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor monitors the throttle position of the throttle plate inside the throttle body in relation to your foot position on the...

Your battery is probably dying. If your car works OK once it has been Jump Started, the charging system is at least working to some extent. But it will also need to be checked. Be very careful with your jump...

Hi there. Typically a slipping transmission will not cause the engine to vibrate and shake while the vehicle is in gear and nearly stalling when you stop. This is typically caused by a fuel system component failure, such as a...

This misfiring may occur when spark plug wires are exposed to oil and short out the ignition wire. This is caused a leaking valve cover and a broken seal around the spark plug holes. You will need to have your...

The mechanic that looked at the vehicle is partly correct in that the repairs cannot be known until the problem can be verified and diagnosed. If the problem cannot be verified then you will have a hard time getting a...

You did not mention if the fan is blowing out the vent or not? If it is and window is fogging up then you may have a clogged heater core and may need to have the cooling system flushed out...

The rod clip can be replaced for an hours labor and parts. I do not have price for clip but should be less than $5. The hour of labor will be determined for your location. you can contact customer service...

Hi there. When it comes to multiple systems and the electrical circuits malfunction, there is a power and ground issue. Check the battery cables and clean them with a tooth brush and baking soda with water. This will clean off...

Hello, thank you for writing in. There are several different lights at the rear of the vehicle. They are run off of different circuits to control them separately and in order to keep them from all going out at once....

Hi there. I'm not sure how we can help you, as we only work on cars, trucks and SUV's sold in the United States. You might find some tips and ideas on YouTube.com.

This may indicate a failing speed sensor. The transmission speed sensor is a magnetic sensor that provides information related to the speed of the input and output shafts in the transmission, allowing the transmission to shift smoothly. The sensor counts...