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The overheating at idle is typically due to a marginal cooling system and/or malfunctioning radiator cooling fans. When the vehicle is moving the extra airflow masks an overheating problem. When you are stopped, the airflow is less and overheating becomes...

The auto seek feature can be controlled with your steering wheel when you are listening to the radio. To use the auto seek feature, press the Seek/Preset switch for more than 0.8 seconds. Pressing the Up button on this switch...

If your check engine light has been on, then there will be some codes stored in the system. They might not tell you exactly what is wrong, but they can give you some good clues. There will probably at least...

This is often times a sign of a short or a grounding issue. I would recommend checking the black negative battery cable that goes from the battery to the chassis of the car to be sure there is not a...

Hello. If both of these have not worked since the transmission was replaced then I would start by checking all of the connections that were taken off during the replacement. It is possible that there is a bad ground connection....

The leak and cause of the light for gauges coming on could be the oil pressure sensor (which would be leaking and causing the loss of signal to the oil gauge. The leak on the passenger side floor is most...

It sounds like internal transmission failure. I do not remember if your vehicle has a transmission dipstick. If so, check the level and quality. My guess would be that it is low and dirty. If it is low, there is...

An issue such as this would very likely be associated with a check engine light being illuminated on the dash. In this case I would recommend having a check engine light inspection performed by a qualified professional to determine the...

Hi there. Let me refer you to this article explaining what causes the P-0300 OBD-II error code and possible solutions to resolve the issue. I believe reviewing this article will be very beneficial to you. Thanks.

You will need to have the fuel pressure checked with a gauge when the vehicle is first started to see if there is pressure at the injectors or the pressure drops off after key is off. This is an indication...

Some common possibilities are a faulty outer CV joint on the axle, a defective wheel bearing, and/or interference between any rotating component (rotor, hub, etc) and fixed components such as the brake splash shield. There are other possibilities involving, for...

The sunroof and the air conditioning system are two separate systems and are not connected to the same fuse. While a blown fuse for either system is possible, any number of faults can be causing each system to stop working....

This sounds like it could be a serious problem for your car. My first recommendation would be to have this vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic as soon as possible to avoid these symptoms turning into larger problems. The list...

The problem may not be a leak, but a malfunctioning water pump assembly or faulty thermostat. Make sure the drive belt is properly routed and has good tension. If the coolant isn't flowing properly, the coolant in the system will...

I would recommend checking the mass air flow sensor as this is a commonly known part that can cause this kind of loss of power. This regulates the air intake into the fuel injection and ensures a proper air/fuel mixture....

The battery still needs to be checked to ensure there is a charge level sufficient for starting the vehicle. There could be a possible issue with the CAS module. This computer is part of the starting immobilizer system. It verifies...

The part number that you have supplied is for a crankcase vent hose but the Ford part number for that hose in the U.S. for your year, make and model is AE8Z-6A664-A. If you google the latter number, you will...

Coil packs are usually mounted on an ignition control module that controls the signals for the coil packs to fire. If the coil is good just not working the module may be the problem. Along with the module being tested...

Engine misfires can be caused by a list of problems, but there are a few suspects that occur more than others. The primary culprits are simple – spark or fuel – usually manifesting in spark plugs, plug wires, the coil(s)...

Hi there, the code is a common one. The test procedure involves physically inspecting the canister for fuel. The canister should only house fuel vapors not fuel. If no fuel is present then the purge valve needs to be tested...

Hi There, Typically, a lean fuel condition will produce DTC code P0171, which indicates a lean fuel condition often times associated with "bank 1 or 2 too lean" as you have indicated. A number of things may cause code P0171...

Hi there. The noise that you are hearing could be either the timing chain or the variable valve timing solenoids. If the sound is constant and rattles easy and does not bog down the engine, then the timing chain is...