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Hi Jalil. Thanks for contacting us today. It's very difficult to tell you exactly what service will resolve your problem without completing an inspection ourselves first. If the rack and pinion have been damaged due to an accident or hitting...

It is possible that this could be normal depending on how severe the noise is. I would recommend taking the vehicle back to the place that you bought it and explain the situation to them. If there is an issue...

Hello, thank you for writing in. No-start (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) situations can be frustrating. The first place to start is to determine if that replacement starter is working. Its not terribly uncommon for a replacement part to fail prematurely. If it was...

Hello there, thanks for your question. Your vehicle has a timing belt, not a chain. The recommended replacement mileage (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-timing-belt-last) for the belt is 150,000 at which time related (nearby) components such as the water pump, thermostat, timing pulley bearings(s)...

Nine hundred degrees F. is well within the normal operating temperature range of the catalytic converter. Temperatures within the converter can exceed 1,000 degrees F. or more in certain operating conditions. The post converter oxygen sensor, typically referred to as...

Seventy degrees C (160 degrees F) is too low for optimal engine efficiency and may cause oil contamination and reduced engine life. You will get lower gas mileage, too. The cause of the sub-normal temperature is the extended fan operation...

Hi Gary. Thanks for contacting us today. Usually, a damaged transmission position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-transmission-position-sensor-switch) will cause the symptoms you're describing, but it's very odd for a battery replacement to activate this problem. It's possible that this issue is non-related. The...

What you are describing may be a result of a faulty speed sensor, potentially low transmission fluid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transmission-fluid-service) or a even a faulty transmission control solenoid. As your vehicle travels down the road, the computer analyzes data being sent by...

Hi there. We typically don't offer step-by-step instructions for services we offer (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/radiator-flush). However, I would recommend purchasing a service and repair manual for your 2012 Ford Fiesta and completing a full cooling system flush. The process for bleeding the...

The radiator fan is used to draw air into the radiator at a faster rate than it would come through naturally. On many vehicles, transmission fluid is routed to the radiator via transmission cooler lines. There is a separate channel...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to help. The cooling fan in your car is electric. It is triggered by a relay and temperature sensor. If equipped with air conditioning, turn it on and see if the...

Hello. Thank you for writing in. The traction control is monitored by the computer using the sensors on your wheel hubs and other related components. If these get water damage, disconnected, or shorted out during the car wash, the computer...

Ford actually issued a recall regarding faulty door latches. I suggest calling your local Ford dealer with the VIN of your vehicle to see if it is covered. If not, a trained mechanic, like one from YourMechanic, can install a...

Tires should be rotated about every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, or at every oil change which is typically within that mileage range. Tires generally should not be left in service on a car for more than 10 years after the...

It is possible that there's a vacuum leak of some kind of near the air filter box or the duct that goes from the air cleaner box to the throttle body. I would recommend checking around those areas for any...

Hi Xavier. Thanks for contacting us today. To be honest, I would stay clear of these vehicles. The transmission issues that the Fiesta and Focus have had from 2008 until 2014 is notorious and quite common. They are not warranty...

There are a number of tings that may cause this, however some are more common than others. Your car has a switch that allows the computer to differentiate between being in park or neutral (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-shifting-into-park-inspection) for purposes of starting the...

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...

The crankshaft is inaccessible as it is contained entirely within the solid metal (cast iron, steel or aluminum) engine block. Consequently, no external drive belt can interfere with, or even touch, the crankshaft. A harmonic balancer is bolted to the...

Hi There, Overheating with the AC on is generally caused by a couple of possibilities. When the AC compressor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/ac-compressor-replacement) is beginning to fail, this may incur an increased load on the motor as it works harder than usual to...