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Hello there, many different faults will cause your 2013 Ford Fusion to stall and shake. The most likely causes are the spark plugs, fuel pump, coils, wiring harness fault, vacuum leak, or oxygen sensors. This vehicle needs diagnosed fully to...

A P0430 code indicates the catalyst efficiency has fallen off. If there are no other codes indicating misfires and if the check engine light is not blinking, you should be OK to drive your car. If you have trouble scheduling...

If you want to delete one of your saved speed dial numbers, you can do so easily: 1. Press the Phone button. 2. Rotate the selector knob to Phone Setup, then press the selector knob. 3. Rotate the selector knob...

As a car sits, all the residual oil (in the hydraulic valve lifters, for example) drains down to the oil pan. When you re-start the car, particularly when the weather is cold and the oil is most viscous, the valve...

The code P0171 is for the engine control module is getting an O2 sensor lean bank 1 problem in the engine and has tried to compensate by making the injection system go rich on that bank. There is a long...

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is your car's traction control system. The traction control system monitors the steering stability of the vehicle and engages when loss of traction has been detected. This is done by the use of electronic...

A lot of things can make them stick. Brake master cylinders can make them stick. Here is how you can tell if the brake master cylinder is making them stick. Jack the car up and you'll see if they are...

The odometer is located on the instrument panel, and displays how many miles your vehicle has traveled. The purpose of this feature is tell you the total miles your car has driven, so the odometer cannot be reset.

The red lightning bolt indicates that there is a problem wit the electronic throttle control unit. This may be for a specific reason or may be due to a slight glitch. Try resetting the throttle control unit by doing the...

If the issue is no air flow because the blower motor does not circulate air, whether hot or cold air, the jarring hit from the pothole might have somehow caused an electrical fault. If the car hit that hard, be...

Whether you’re topping off the engine, changing your own oil or working with a new service station, it’s important to know what type of oil your engine is designed to use. The wrong oil weight can reduce fuel economy and...

While your car’s audio system is capable of displaying a lot of different information, from the station you’re listening to, to the name of the track on your current CD, it can also display the time. Of course, you’ll need...

This may be a sign of a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor is a unit in the intake system that monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected...

The crossbars on your SUV’s roof rack are what make it capable of carrying loads, but you might find that you need to remove them from time to time. Here’s how to do that: Loosen both thumbwheels. Slide the...

The Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) detects when a vehicle is entering an area you can’t see with your regular mirrors. It can help prevent an accident if you attempt to switch lanes by alerting you to a vehicle in your...

Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is experiencing more than one issue. P2070 is the code indicating the intake manifold tuning valve is stuck open. This may be linked to your performance issue. Dark smoke...

Hi there. If the bolt is sticking out, then you can use a pair of vice grips to help remove the bolt or weld on a nut. If the bolt is broke off inside the threaded gallery, then you will...

There are actually several possible causes for the engine to sputter. It is possible for there to be a vacuum leak, a faulty oxygen sensor, a catalytic converter that is starting to show signs of failure, or even a possible...

Hello there. Unfortunately, there are many faults that could cause your 2004 Chevrolet Aveo to stall and die after 15 minutes. Common faults are the battery, alternator, fuel pump, fuel filter, battery cable, coil, or a wiring harness fault. The...

To turn on the air conditioning, press the A/C button on the climate controls. The air conditioning will only come on if fan is on, the temperature is not below freezing, and the AUTO button has not been pressed.

The heater not working in some cases may be related to the overheating problem you are also having. This may be due to a faulty heater blower motor or potentially a bad heater core. As you may know, the heater...

To reset the oil change reminder light on your vehicle: Turn the ignition key to the run position, do not start the vehicle. Press the gas pedal fully 3 times within 10 seconds. Turn the ignition to the off position....

The Pass-Lock security system can be effected if the battery was disconnected or dead, as well as if something like the ignition switch was replaced. Try these steps below. The Passlock has two basic relearn procedures—a ten-minute procedure and a...