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Hello. If your car is stalling and it stops spraying fuel then most of the time this is caused by a failure in the crank position sensor. This is a common issue on this vehicle. When it fails the computer...

This almost sounds like there is some mechanical resistance loading down the engine, making it hard to start, and hard to run. Generally, the best way to determine this is to disconnect the drive belt to the rotating engine peripherals,...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The vehicle may make these types of noises for many reasons. The most common issues relate to poorly maintained tires. Make sure your tires are in good condition, inflated properly, and balanced. Secondly, inspect...

You may have damaged the mounting O-ring seal on the sensor was torn when installing. Remove the sensor and then check the seal O-ring to see if it got damaged and replace as needed. Make sure to lube the seal...

I would first recommend having all of your tires on your 2011 Lincoln MKZ checked for incorrect tire conicity. Tire conicity is the ability of the tire to become cone shaped. If the tire tread becomes cone shaped this means...

I think you meant to say that the engine's cooling system is leaking, rather than the AC system. Without testing the cooling system, there is no way to tell where the leaks are. The hard starting may not be related...

The vibration still sounds like it could be coming from a worn engine or transmission mount. You may be able to do a simple check by engaging the parking brake and putting the vehicle in drive and blipping the throttle...

Window tint laws vary from state to state. In California, there is no limit for how dark you can tint your rear side windows or the larger back window as long as you have vision as a driver. However, for...

The sensor for a passenger sitting in this seat is a common failure item yes. The unit is pretty expensive and the fabric of the seat cushion must be removed to access and replace this component unless a new and...

Check all of the sensors and switches on the brake system and make sure all of them are connected properly. Make sure that all of the connections are clean and have no bent or broken pins. The brake warning light...

Hello there, a few different parts can cause the vehicle to stall out and die like you have described. The most likely are the fuel pumps, an intermittent wiring issue, a bad battery cable, a faulty EGR, vacuum leak or...

Hello. If you are referring to the steering lock pin that locks the steering wheel in place when the key is turned off, then this can cause the engine to stall as it can also affect the ignition switch. If...

If you have two tires that are coming apart, it's safe to say that this is the cause of the noise. Now we just need to figure out why the tires are separate to begin with. This is typically caused...

Hi there. You can be experiencing 1 of 2 things. Your vehicle's brake switch which indicates that the brake is pressed allowing you to shift gears may be malfunctions. These typically deteriorate overtime causing the shifter to be "stuck." Secondly...

The handle and lock can come seperate and if lock is damaged then you would need to have the lock rekeyed to your old key or you will have seperate door and ignition key. A dealer or locksmith will have...

Hi - the "triangle" warning light - by itself - is an indicator that anti-skid braking and traction control are operating. The delay in selecting reverse and poor performance afterward is indicative of other issues. There are technical service bulletins...

The best thing to do would be to have the fuel drained out of the tank by a qualified professional. Once the fuel is drained out of the tank by a qualified professional, you can bend refill the tank with...

Sometimes a battery can be so badly undercharged that it wont even take a jump, and if its around 3-5 years old its probably just that. Have a certified mechanic take a look at it, it might only need a...

Hi there. There is no fuel pump relay reset switch, just a fuse. If the fuel pump is not working, first check the fuel pump fuse to see if its blown. If the fuse is good, then check the power...

Your car should be safe to drive, however this suggests that you may have a traction control system problem. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying this...