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Hello. From what you describe it would appear that your vehicle is overheating at stops, and then cooling off when it gets moving. This can be caused by a few different problems. A few common causes are: clogged...

Hello. Thanks for writing in about your 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. There is a recall for the cruise control malfunction of your vehicle. The Recall is number 69179. The recall seems to point to a faulty cruise control module. Give...

Hello. The seats have sensors in them that tells the computer that someone is in the passenger seat and some vehicles will even sense how heavy that person is to adjust the air bag deployment force. You may have a...

This problem will be very difficult to diagnose as the vehicle is not present. It seems the noise does change as the load on the engine changes. Worn wheel bearings or pulleys along the belt drive system can make weird...

Any time an engine has been neglected like this you should not hesitate to do any repairs to start to get the vehicle back on it's scheduled maintenance. You should have the PCV changed and change the oil and filter...

On many early 2000's Ford cars and SUV's, a shift control failure can trigger limp mode; however, this usually triggers an OBD-II code and illuminate the check engine light. Try downloading all codes to see if this is the issue....

Hi there. When it comes to having a loss of compression in an engine, there are 4 locations that can contribute to the leak. Locations: Bent or burnt intake valve Bent or burnt exhaust valve Hole in a piston...

This may be an indication that the starter drive is not disengaging from the flywheel after the engine starts. The danger in this is that the starter drive may fly apart and damage the flywheel or engine aside from destroying...

Since you said your Check Engine Light is on, the first thing I would recommend doing would be to have a qualified professional use an OBD2 scanner to pull the trouble code that is produced when your Check Engine Light...

Hey there. This may be related to a dirty or failing mass air flow sensor. The mass air flow sensor monitors air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. When this fails, this...

Hello there, thank you for asking about your 2005 Ford Ranger. This is not an engine size or type used in our American version of the truck and I can only recommend having the intake system opened up with a...

Hi Yolo. Thanks for contacting us today. It's less likely that a used ignition lock cylinder will fit perfectly and work correctly in any application. So, to answer the question simply, NO, it won't fit perfectly. It's always best to...

These noises can be caused by a number of different sources. I would need more information, such as where these clunks are coming from and when you are hearing them, to make an accurate diagnosis. I suggest you call the...

Hello. The gas that you used should not have any problems after only a few days. If the fuel was that low, the issue may be a failed fuel pump. When the fuel gets this low, the pump overheats and...

Hi Nicole. Thanks for submitting your question tonight. There are a few possible issues here. First off, if the check engine light is illuminated, this means that one of the vehicle sensors has detected some sort or mechanical or electrical...

Hello, With all those Warning Lights and the Check Engine Light on, the car needs to be connected to a scanner to see what faults are present. You will need the help of a mechanic with a scanner, such as...

A rough engine idle could be caused by a few different things. Misfiring, fuel issues, and engine timing to name a few. The first place I would recommend starting would be the ignition and fuel systems. Have a professional do...

Generally, this is a very reliable vehicle with fairly affordable replacement parts. I would suggest checking the Kelly Blue Book website with specifics related to your zip code as market prices of cars vary by zip code. This will give...

You will need to have the calipers and brake master cylinder inspected for sticking and internal seals problem. If the pedal goes to floor with no leaks then this is the master cylinder leaking internally by the piston cups. ...

Hi. Many times when a vibration or shake throughout the vehicle occurs upon acceleration, it is because an engine component is intermittently contacting the subframe, firewall, or other component that are attached to the unibody. A failed engine mount can...

The battery should be load tested. Simply charging the battery or measuring voltage is not adequate. Measure charging output, too. You want to confirm that the ignition system, including for instance the ignition coil and ignition switch, are not intermittently...

Do any warning lights come on when this happens? If you are having an issue with the ABS system (which is kind of unlikely), or an issue with the brake sensors the vehicle will likely set codes which can be...

Hi there - this task requires a few specialized tools in order to do the job correctly The bolt holding the crankshaft harmonic balancer on requires approximately 300 lb ft of torque to remove, and reinstall. The correct tools (3/4"...

It seems as if your vehicle is part of a large group experiencing a similar problem. The best action to take would be fixing the paint issue as soon as possible so that the issue does not get any worse....