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Archive for January, 2012

97 Ford Taurus Tight Steering Problem

I have a 97 Ford Taurus and suuddenly my steering has become very
tight. The steering becomes tight then loosens up, them becomes tight
again. The steering also occasionaly makes a noise. What do you think
is the problem?

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1999 e150 van won't start

Starter ok. Battery ok. Turn key, nothing happens except door locks go
up and down a couple of times by themselves. Can short across starter
with screwdriver and start it, runs good!

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ABS problems?

I have a motorhome built on a 1995 E350 chassis.  when I got it, it had
about 20K miles.  Now it has around 30K.

The brake pedal always felt soft and mushy.  The brakes always worked OK, it
just didn’t feel like it should feel.  And the ABS light was always on.

A few years ago, I took it to the garage to have the speedometer senser
replaced and it also needed the dimmer switch replaced.  I asked about the
ABS light and they said there is a $700 hydraulic pump somewhere in the
system that isn’t working.  It’s not supposed to be anything to worry about,
more annoying than dangerous.  they said the brake system would work fine,
but the ABS light would always be on.

I’m wondering if the bad pump is the reason for the spongy pedal.  The rear
brakes were just bled after a line was replaced and it’s solid fluid.

It stops great, it just doesn’t "feel" right.

Thanks

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2006 Escape — Where is the Block Heater Plug?

I know it has one — it’s listed in the equipment list.  The &*$%#@
manual doesn’t show you where it is.  Does anyone know?

Thanks
Steve

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1999 winstar trans

my 1999 ford winstar will not shift into overdrive, and runs fine with
overdrive button turned off .. is there somthing simple wrong with it or
will the whole trans have to be replaced ??

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