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Hi there. You are correct in assuming that many turbo-powered F-150's have issues with intercoolers wearing out - especially when they are put under significant loads and hill climbing as you've described. To be honest, most automotive manufacturers never assume...

The code P1778 is due to a problem with the step motor actuators inside the CVT transmission not moving the pulleys to a higher gear position and this is why your engine is revving too high. you will need to...

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1273 sets if lean operation is detected. There are quite a few causes but if you have already replaced the oxygen sensor, the ECM has to be cleared of stored "self-learned" mixture ratios, and the DTC...

Hi Dan. Thanks for contacting us today. I'm kind of curious as to why you'd remove the O2 sensors - as they are vital for relaying data to the ECU in order to create the right air to fuel mixture....

Hi Pablo. Typically when you turn the key and nothing happens, but your interior lights come on, it's one of three things. First, it could be possible that your battery has power, but not enough cranking amps. Second, it's possible...

A lot of money if you go to the dealer. Hope that you can find a good locksmith around here. Or call YourMechanic.com and see if they have a mechanic in your area that can reprogram it, because mobile guys...

If your aftermarket alarm system light is blinking then this only means that the system is active. If you look under the dash where you may have been cleaning, you may have a small black button or a small toggle...

Hello - low oil pressure at a hot idle is a normal indicator of worn engine bearings in a high-mileage engine. Since the oil light turns off when you accelerate indicates the oil pump is pumping more than 5 psi...

I would look again real carefully for air leaks. Some of them can be pretty tricky. There might be a leaky component or even a leaking brake booster. A can of carb cleaner can help with this, but you'd better...

Most differential housings (the pumpkin) will have a fill plug or a drain plug and fill plug. If it just has a fill plug, the only way to drain is to remove the cover, which it sounds like you have...

You should check to see where exactly the smoke is coming from, it would be helpful to know for this diagnostic. As for why your truck won't go into gear, I suspect you have a transmission fluid leak and it...

Hi there. That's very difficult to answer due to the multiple variables involved in removing and replacing hard to access components such as the center driveshaft on a front wheel drive vehicle like your Edge. However, in general, this type...

Hi there. That code is set when the primary or secondary circuit for the specified coil has failed. If you are not experiencing any drivability concerns, then it is most likely that the circuit has not failed to the point...

Your shifter has a cable that will go up to the ignition to allow the ignition to turn full to lock position and you can remove the key. The problem is that the cable is not moving in the center...

Hi there. Here is some info for you to review. 1991-1994 2.9L and 3.0L Engines Firing Order 1-4-2-5-3-6 - 1995 And Later 3.0L V-6 With DIS Ignition System Firing Order 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Hello there, the mirror issue you have described can be problematic for everyday driving. There a few causes for this fault. Most common would be the mirror control computer, mirror control switch, or the mirror actuators. A qualified technician, such...

Hi there. Try performing a snap throttle and see if the wave form changes on the Oscilloscope. If the waves do not change when performing a snap throttle, then the throttle position sensor on the pedal needs replaced. If the...

Hi there. Usually, a no start issue is caused by either fuel or spark - not both. When this occurs, it's typically an issue with the central ECU failing to send the right signal to fuel related components and the...

Hi there - based on your description, I believe part of the gear selector cable/linkage is no longer anchored or connected. Besides the "free movement" of the shifter as you describe, it is also not registering properly with the neutral...

Hello, thank you for writing in. Most vehicles are not able to delete the messages from your phone. The vehicle is pulling that information from the phone, but it cannot access those types of features. To remove the message from...

If the noise did not start until after the alignment was done then you need to return to see if they left something loose or have an explanation for the noise. If you had a tire rotation then a tire...

Of course, it is a good idea to be safe, but then again, it also depends on your vehicle. I've seen some Toyotas and Hondas that had the original tensioner with around 200,000 miles and they still work fine. So,...

Hi there. Lexus recommends replacing the timing belt at 90,000 to 100,000 miles. It appears as if you're vehicle is due to have this service completed, so if you'd like an estimate to have a professional mobile mechanic complete the...

Hi Fabian. Thanks for contacting us today. There are several front end and steering components that depend on proper lubrication of bearings or bushings that could be causing the noise you are hearing. Some of the common culprits of these...

The systems share two different fuses. The 30amp headlight fuse and the 15amp meter fuse. These two fuses may be blown and would need to be checked before further diagnostics would be done. If your bad battery was jump started...