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Hi Jeffry. Thanks for writing in tonight. Most of the time, when your car shuts off when you shift into drive, it's due to an internal problem with the transmission - possibly due to a valve body or leaking internal...

Your EPC light stands for electronic power control. This is for the powertrain control system. When the computer detects a failure in the system then this light will come on because the powertrain control system can no longer properly control...

Hello - if you drive in any area frequented by sand, gravel or other large trucks that haul aggregate materials, this ends up on the highway, is kicked up by all vehicles, and attacks your windshield. Driving in northern states...

The electric power steering Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. When this light illuminates, there is a problem with the power steering system, and the system will automatically shut down. When the power steering shuts down, it will...

I am not sure how many miles your transmission has on it. I would say replace the transmission fluid but if its been more that 150,000-200,000 miles you may have to have a rebuild done on your transmission if you...

I did not have to look very far to find that this inconsistent shifting is a common issue across all models of the F-150 and transmissions used. Ford has several Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may cover your issue. The...

Sometimes it seems like doing repairs on older cars is like opening Pandora's box. Failure of the transmission shouldn't have anything to do with replacement of the rear seal, but it seems it has. It could be that simply draining...

The engine immobilizer is an important safety feature that keeps your car from being stolen. The system immobilizes the engine to keep anyone from using unauthorized keys, or hot wiring your car to start it. The engine immobilizer will automatically...

If the vibration you are feeling only comes when you apply the brakes, the problem may be in the braking system. Typically, a vibration felt in the steering wheel while braking is tied to the front brakes and this vibration...

Hi there. If the engine is trying to start up and not staying on then the fuel could be jelled up in the fuel tank at the temperatures outside if there is excessive water in the fuel. I recommend putting...

On these type of issues where the cluster sometimes do erratic things you can do a battery cable reset by disconnecting the battery cables and touching them together for three minutes and then reconnecting them to the battery. When you...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, if there is no compression, you have internal engine failure. This could be piston ring failure. Generally, a used engine would be the order for the repair as the cylinder walls could be...

Hello, thank you for writing in. When the transmission is put into gear, the engine is demanded to work under slightly different conditions. It is these changes that are likely triggering the engine to stall. The Torque converter lock up...

Hello there, it is not uncommon to have variations in higher mileage vehicles though they should not be this bad. A violent shaking would indicate a fault. The most common causes would be spark plugs and wires, fuel pressure issues,...

Hello. It sounds like the weather stripping around the cargo area and the rear doors going bad, which would cause an abnormally loud road/wind noise. I would recommend having the weather stripping replaced in the rear of the truck to...

Hi...this services is available for your vehicle on a mobile (at your location) basis. To obtain an exact quote for wheel bearing replacement, please click on "Get a Quote" at YourMechanic's wheel bearing replacement service page. The quote will be...

The throttle body is a common failure on Chrysler's, but there is another component that is key to the throttle system on your car. The gas pedal assembly has a sensor very similar to the throttle body and is an...

You should check the tires for uneven wear on the tread that will make a chop on the tread. If the tread is rough then it will make a hum noise and get louder as speed increases. Try to rotate...

The HID controller may be bad. HID lights actually need the controller to turn the 12 volt DC from your car battery into 3 phase high voltage ac power. If it is not working correctly, the lights will not work....

I believe your Wagoneer has a "bimetallic choke coil" choke coil actuator (non-electric), so, you would have to add an electrical source that is "hot" when the ignition key is in the Start or Run position. Some Wagoneer models came...

As long as you did not reverse the polarity of the battery (i.e., connect the negative terminal of the battery to the positive side of the vehicle electrical system and connect the positive terminal of the battery to the vehicle...

Have the cooling system pressure tested to see where the coolant is leaking out? If timing belt was broken or installed wrong you may have bent the valves in the engine and should do a compression test to see if...

EGR systems for that vehicle are very complicated and are all ran by a computer. The only way you can figure out what's wrong is to hire a mechanic. Technicians like ones from YourMechanic have dealer-level scan tools and can...

In order to know if the light is coming on for the alternator you will need to test at the alternator when the engine is at 2,000 rpms to see if voltage goes over 15 volts. If it does then...

Based on the symptoms listed, I suspect an electronic or computer issue. Mainly because of the part about the brake pedal. I would recommend having an inspection performed on your vehicle to determine why your car is starting and then...