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98 Taurus Vehicle Speed Sensor
I got myself in a bit of trouble while trying to replace the vehicle speed sensor on my 98 Taurus. The sensor is located behind the engine in a near impossible to get at position and is held in place...
 
US/CAD vehicle pricing
Appears the American market for trucks has either increased, or the canadian market decreased. About 1-2 years ago, it was well worth the trip across (i'm talking exchange aside) to get a pickup. Now...
 
Converted front air ride to strut & spring system Mark Viii
I did this a year ago and have been happy with the ride. My friend did the work and ever since it was done, the compressor hasn't ever come on. The rear of the car never had any sinking problems but...
 
2006 Mustang Battery
What's the deal on the 2006 Mustang battery? I can't seem to find a replacement anywhere. Well, at the discounters. The battery maker cross reference books seem to avoid 2005 and 2006 Mustangs. So...
 
1997 Ford Taurus Wagon - Acuator
I get clicking sounds when turning my air conditioning controls from cold to the heat. I understand this is probably the Actuator. My question is how hard is it for a NOOB to replace? Also, do I need...
 
2002 F-150 door lock
My 2002 F-150 ext. cab front passenger side door lock won't open with the remote key fob, so I figured that it's probably the lock actuator that fritzed like the one in my old 1990 model. However,...
 
Help please, (R&R starter-97 Bird 4.6)
Crapped out on me this morning. Been sounding a little strange so I checked the battery. No problem there, but no response at all, no clicking, nothing. Anyone have experience like this? How difficult...
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Ford settles out of court on hybrid technology patent case
Ford settles out of court on hybrid technology patent case Ursula Zerilli Automotive News -- July 18, 2010 - 12:01 am ET DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. avoided potentially long-term litigation Friday after...
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Ignition Key Lock Question for 1972 LTD
A few months ago I replaced the ignition switch on the 1972 LTD. The new one works very good but there is still a problem that I noticed before the old one failed. I had noticed that after I started...
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Ford's Jim Farley promoted to Global Marketing Post
From AB Ford Motor Company is making changes at the top of its organization, including an expanding roll for up-and-coming marketing chief Jim Farley. A new Detroit Free Press report indicates that...
 
New Tires for 2005 Escape = Poor Gas Mileage?
I recently replaced my Continentals (original tires) on my 05 Escape (non Hybrid) with Michelin tires from Costco. The fuel economy is very noticealby lower. Previously the avg was 17.5 mpg and now it...
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Ford's F-150 pickup will get 3 replacement powertrains
Ford's F-150 pickup will get 3 replacement powertrains Jamie LaReau Automotive News -- July 15, 2010 - 3:46 pm ET The 2011 Ford F-150 pickup will get three replacement powertrains. Ford Motor Co. will...
 
Hot Edge with mustang in it
 
PICS: Here comes the 2011 Ford Edge at 19-27 MPG
2011 FORD EDGE SPORT ADDS CLASS-LEADING POWER, BOLDER APPEARANCE AND INDUSTRY-FIRST TECHNOLOGY * The class-leading power is flowed through a six-speed SelectShift Automatic? transmission and accessed...
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Re: VW's greatest fear isn't Toyota, it's Hyundai
In message , IYM writes I've had four VW's, two Beetles, a Transporter (1 ton panel van) panel van and a Polo. The were generally reliable, apart from the second Beetle that continually seized,...