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1989 Ford Bronco 5.0L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
cant get co readings to come down 2.1 to 2.8 % at idle , has new oxygen sensor tryed used map sensor, coolant sensor testing within range,fuel pressure 38 psi and doesn't appear to stick or leak and replaced computer was getting 4.0 volts out of signal wire fr...		 View
1992 Ford Econoline 5.8L brakes
This van is driving me nuts! Ive changed master cylinder,rabs valve,wheel cylinders. Clamped off brake hoses. Took calipers off van and clamped off and still when you start engine pedal fades to floor.I dont know were to go next.		 View
1993 Ford Pickup 5.0L throttle valve
I am replacing the trans in this truck and need to adjust the throttle valve (TV) cable it's an AOD trans. It calls for a special tool ( # T86L-70332-A ). It looks like it could be easily fabricated if I knew the thickness of it. Can someone please tell me the...		 View
1994 Ford Econoline 4.9L Cuts out
I have a delivery van thats acting funny. It has one code for spark output circut.I have alldata and the test calls for the BOB. I dont have access to a break out box. Is there any other way to test for this code? Trouble codes: 213 (Spark output circut open).		 View
2000 Ford Ranger 3.0L Excessive Emissions, Misfire, MIL Lamp on
This is the story thus far. Vehicle came in after failing obdII emisions testing due to p0305, cyl 5 misfire. Has noticable miss at idle. Verified miss is on cyl 5 by removing plug wire with no change. So far with no results i have; replaced #5 plug wire, swap... Trouble codes: p0305 (cyl. 5 misfire).		 View
2002 Ford Escape 3.0L 3-2 coast sol.
po1788 3-2 coast solenoid circuit. replaced solenoid pack checked terminals at trans and pcm,ohm check okay but od light flashes after putting in gear.scan tool live data shows 255psi under coast solenoid and no solenoid fault, even though it is setting this c...		 View
2002 Ford Pickup 7.3L undercar noise
After start up you hear a clunk or pop noise. One time, weather in park or gear. After the initial noise all is fine. Sounds like it is under the passenger side area. Anyone have any experience with this type of noise? I have looked and cant find anything loos...		 View
2002 Ford E450 Super Duty 7.3L Heater
Having a problem with the front heater, very low heat coming from front heater to floor, cab or defrost. The rear aux heater is working fine.		 View
2004 Ford Pickup 5.4L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on
Even after we changed the bank 2 actuator the code still sets and the engine will run bad. All the information I can find is that the actuator is bad or we need a factory oil filter. If you know anything that wopuld or copuld cause this please let me know. Tha... Trouble codes: p0022 (cam. position actuator over rev.).		 View
2005 Ford Pickup 6.0L Trailer electric brake
Hi techs, This truck came to my shop for an ipc message telling to "check trailer" when the vehicle is pulling a trailer. The truck is equipped with a Ford integrated brake control module. This message turns on intermittently when the driver applies the brake...		 View
1999 Mercury Sable 3.0L engine
We have serviced this vehicle for years, using Pennzoil 10w30. Recently the engine began knocking badly. Another shop replaced with a used one, and either they or a Ford service manager told her the reason the engine failed was because we used 10w30 instead of...		 View

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1994 Ford Ranger 3.0L Stall
i checked the grounds and found a poor connection and repaired that but did not fix the problem so i tested the gas and found it to be poor quality and drained it then replaced with fresh gas that took care of it		 7
1995 Ford Pickup 7.5L radiator
Thank you to all that responded!!! don't kwow that this is ultimately a correct fix but we put a restrictor in the bypass hose and now the truck runs at a rock solid 195-200 deg idling or driving down the road. we also got a new 4 row all copper radiator and t...		 16
1996 Ford Econoline 5.8L Stall
Thanks for the help. I looked at every input into the ECM, all checked good. Checked all grounds, good. Check fuel volume, good. Checked vacuum, good. Replaced ECM, and now van runs great with no stalling. Thanks to those who replied.		 7
1996 Ford Pickup 4.9L MIL Lamp on
Thank you everyone. Larry was right on. I fixed it this morning with two new O2 sensors. Front sensor ckt was open and rear sensor was lazy. I came on IATN to post the fix and saw Larry's post. It appears Larry had the same problem with one as this one. His de... Trouble codes: PO133 (bank 1 sensor 1 slow response), P1131 (bank 1 sensor 1 lean), P1151 (bank 2 sensor 1 lean), PO385 (ckp sens b malf), PO174 (bank 2 lean limit).		 4
1998 Ford Taurus 3.0L Stall
hi.sorry I didnt close this sonner.forgot all about it.Fix was to replace the fuel pump.thatnx ahain guys		 7
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