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Carfax

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:23:05 -0400

Hello Group. I was wondering if someone could help me out with a Carfax for VIN# 1FMYU02Z45KA02179. I'd appreciate it. I'm a private buyer and it's a private seller. Thank You ... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford to add more than 2,000 jobs in Kansas City

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:06:09 -0400

From AB Ford Adding 2,000-Plus Jobs at Kansas City Assembly Plant to Support Surging F-150 Demand, Transit Launch Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant will add more than 2,000 jobs to support high deman...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Engine doesn't crank (total silence)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:54:04 -0400

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger (stick shift) that failed to start twice last weekend. I turn the key and nothing happens. All dash lights look normal. I pushed the clutch in and out a few times and also...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Check Engine Light

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:57:34 -0400

For 97 Aerostar. While I'm looking for the manual, I thought I'd ask what is a common cause of the light coming on. I noticed it was flashing (never seen that before) then stopped flashing an...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford posts decade-best $2.1B profit in Q1 2013

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:27:40 -0400

From AB Ford Posts First Quarter Pre-Tax Profit of $2.1 Billion, Driven by Highest North America Profit in More than a Decade; Net Income of $1.6 Billion Strong total company pre-tax profit was ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: Report: Ford Focus was best-selling nameplate in 2012

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:37:46 -0400

No, it's an even better ride. If you loved your Focus, I believe you will love an Escape. D ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

when will Expedition get ecoboost motor?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:30:22 -0400

Does any know when the Expedition will get an ecoboost motor? My 2005 Expy has 124K miles and I am thinking about replacing it any year now. Thanks, Lynn The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Donut Derelicts in Huntington Beach

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:20:06 -0400

I ran across this one on a Sat morning while headed to the beach. A real fun place to spend a couple of hours. http://www.donutderelicts.com/aboutus.html Search youtube - lots of good videos. The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Trans rough shifting

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:15:05 -0400

1997 Aerostar - right now, smooth as silk. Sometimes it clunks when it upshifts or downshifts for a day or two, then smoothes out again. Sometimes will go months fine, then starts the clunk-o-...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford recalling select Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS models over fuel tanks

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:39:49 -0400

From AB Report Receipt Date: MAR 27, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V109000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,037 Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company SUMMARY: Ford...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford announces app developer program

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:41:01 -0400

From AB LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2013 Providing developers the information and tools needed for the creation of relevant, voice-activated experiences inside the car, Ford Motor Company today announce...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford and Glympse hook up to give Sync location-sharing technology

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:41:01 -0400

From AB Glympse Launches First In-Car, Voice-Activated Location-Sharing App for Ford SYNC AppLink - Using the new SYNC AppLink-enabled Glympse smartphone app, drivers can share their location...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford finally issues recall for 230K minivans over rust problems

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:49:58 -0400

From AB The rust issue in the rear wheel wells of 2004-2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans has finally led to a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began an invest...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Transmission will not shift until it warms up by driving it for approx. 15 mins

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:16:40 -0500

I purchased a 1986 ford tempo that had only 36,000 miles on it at purchase. About a month after purchasing the car the automatic transmission started taking longer and longer to shift out of first ge...... The post has 16 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Power steering pump failures in '08 to '12 Escapes

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:30:03 -0500

The CBC carried a report yesterday about 27 failures in Canada and over 100 in the U.S. Authorities in both countries are investigating. Ford has dismissed it as a durability issue saying that th...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ranger, I went to the Ford dealer to buy a new Ford Ranger, and Voila, its dead, in US...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:04:16 -0500

Thats dumb, I thought. The rest of the world has one but not here , WHY?/ ... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

How long are recalls honored?

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:14:18 -0500

I have a 1988 Ford F-150. On APR 25, 1996 there was issued a recall for the Ignition Switch. It says: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLAC...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford starting up 2.0L EcoBoost engine production in Ohio

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:39:03 -0500

From AB Ford Invests Millions in Cleveland Engine Plant, Supports Growing Customer Demand for EcoBoost Engines -Ford plans to more than double its EcoBoost-equipped vehicle sales globally thi...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

NHTSA investigating 725k Ford, Mercury vehicles for stalling issue

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:39:03 -0500

From AB INVESTIGATION Subject : Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction Date Investigation Opened: FEB 21, 2013 Date Investigation Closed: Open NHTSA Action Number: PE13003 Component(s): ENGINE Ma...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford confirms launch of new Tourneo vans and Ecosport in Europe for Geneva

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:39:02 -0500

From AB FORD LAUNCHES FULL TOURNEO RANGE AND ALL-NEW ECOSPORT SUV IN GENEVA -Ford executive vice president Stephen Odell will launch new vehicles and detail further product acceleration at the Gen...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2002 Taurus O2 sensor

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:07:55 -0500

Any knowlegeable Ford guys out there know anything about the different calibrations of O2 sensors on a 2002 4 cam 3 liter 2002 Taurus?? I have ordered the OEM O2 sensor from the local Ford dealer. ...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford says Raptor has become most sought-after truck for toy licensing

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:12:28 -0500

From AB Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has become the most sought-after truck for licensed merchandise Raptor's popularity on toy store shelves reflects its popularity in Ford showrooms. Sales of Ford...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2010 Fuel Gauge Testing Problem

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:47:43 -0500

Thanks to all for the info on my Grand Marquis fuel sender problem. I got under the car and fortunately the sender is accessible and I don't have to pull the gas tank. It took me a while to find ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Mustang wheels on Ranger

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:44:57 -0500

What is involved, spacer-wise, to install the 428 cobra style 2005 Mustang 16 rims on a 2wd 1996 Ranger? The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2010 Fuel Gauge problem

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:50:22 -0500

I posted this on the Mercury group but I don't see any activity. The Grand Marquis is very close to the Crown Vic so I hope someone can help. My 2010 Grand Marquis has developed a problem with it...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

99 ford marquis stalls after it reaches higher speeds

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:22:54 -0500

car runs great but after it reaches the last gear and is up to speed you can not get any power out of it untill you reduce speed to around 25 miles an hour, then you can feel what seems to be shifti...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford Fusion Energi boasts 620-mile total range, 21 in EV mode

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:17:48 -0500

From AB EPA: New Ford Fusion Energi Delivers 620-Mile Range, 21 in EV Mode; Beats Honda Accord, Toyota Prius PHEVs New Fusion Energi sedan is Ford's newest plug-in hybrid capable of making trips ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Here you will find the best Ford Mustang websites.

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:39:22 -0500

On the corresponding link you will find a collection of the most beautiful Ford Mustang websites of internet. http://blog.seniorennet.be/wesp333/archief.php?startdatum=1319493601&stopdatum=1319580001The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Need diagram -Serpentine belt 88 F-150

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:28:07 -0500

I need a routing diagram to install the Serpentine belt on a 1988 Ford F-150 pickup with 300ci straight 6 engine. I've spent over 3 hours on google trying to find this. But as usual, google gives m...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Edge Door Sensor

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:56:16 -0500

My 2011 Edge won't recognize that the driver's door is closed. It happened after a trip through the car wash in frozen Canada. The interior lights stay on which is a pain. I can't find the old style...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford hiring 2,200 salaried US workers this year

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:26:38 -0500

From AB Ford to Hire 2,200 Salaried Workers in the U.S. This Year, Building on Aggressive 2012 Hiring to Support New Products Continued aggressive pace of new Ford products creates need for large...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Bottomless pit of lost keys

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:37:03 -0500

I have a 1994 Thunderbird LX with electric seats. In the wintertime, my hands are dry and it's easy to drop a key between the drivers seat and the console. There are several down there and I can't fi...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

proximity alarm keeps going off without cause

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:08:45 -0500

Our 2006 Ford Escape proximity alarm (car horn) keeps going off without cause. What could be causing this? Do the remotes have batteries? Could a low battery be causing it? What about cold weather?... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford tops 2 million US sales in 2012

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:35:03 -0500

From AB Ford on track to sell 2.2 million U.S. vehicles in 2012, marking two straight years above the 2 million mark the only brand to top 2 million U.S. sales since 2007 Focus remains the ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Looking for a battery

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:54:46 -0500

First, Happy New Year to you all and thanks for the help this past year. I'm looking for a new battery for my '05 Ford Escape. My question is should I get one from the dealer or go to Auto Zone? I'...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Ford Brings Back the Sedan Delivery - New Fiesta Van for Europe

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:37:18 -0500

Except in America, where it's hard to find a (non-pickup) two-door from _any_ maker. The Mustang seems to be Ford's only two-door in the US market. The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

FS - Mid 80's Turbo T-Bird, T-5 Manual Drivetrain Any Interest???

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 01:32:50 -0500

DFW area. No electronics.The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Does my 88 F-150 have TWO fuel pumps?

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:10:24 -0500

I have a 1988 F-150 300 - six cyl engine, fuel injected, 4WD, manual tranny, pickup truck. I'm not getting fuel to the engine. I can hear the fuel pump in the gas tank run. This could be gas lin...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Merry Christmas, etc, Ford folks

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:08:43 -0500

And a trouble-free new year. Guv Bob... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Bill Ford Jr. brings oldest surviving Ford back into family fold

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 22:12:25 -0500

From AB Model A Helped Launch Ford Motor Company on the Road to Putting the World on Wheels Model A was the first product of Ford Motor Company, which launched June 16, 1903 With cash reserves almost...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Aerostar Shift Lever goes Kaput - Help

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:42:15 -0500

'93 Aerostar/3.0L V-6/Auto trans....... Backed out of the driveway, then shifting into Drive, the shifter handle suddenly went limp. Huh? Playing around with it, I got it to go into drive, so I pul...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Galpin announces plans for Ford GT-inspired supercar

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:56:03 -0500

From AB GAS Announces Supercar Galpin Auto Sports, last home of the TV hit Pimp My Ride, announced at the LA Auto Show that it will build its own supercar. Called the GTR-1, the low-slung coupe will ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford details how it will fix recalled fire-risk 2013 Escape and Fusion models

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:54:39 -0500

From AB Ford Produces Fix in Voluntary Safety Recall of 2013 Escapes, 2013 Fusions with 1.6-liter Engines -Ford today announced a corrective action to address potential engine overheating that could ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford recalling 89k 2013 Fusion and Escape models over engine fires, urges owners to park t...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:20:23 -0500

From AB Ford Acts Promptly for Customer Safety by Recalling 2013 Escapes with 1.6-liter Engines and 2013 Fusions with 1.6-liter Engines for Risk of Overheating That May Result in Engine Fires - Ford ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

1988 Crown Victoria: Slipping in Overdrive

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:30:52 -0500

I have a 1988 Crown Victoria with a 5.0 engine--with 110,000 miles on it. A few days ago when I stopped the car wouldn't go into reverse. After a while of shifting through gears, shutting the car off...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon brings minivans back to the Blue Oval

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:11:37 -0500

From AB Ford Introduces New Seven-Passenger People Mover with a Difference: Transit Connect Wagon First to Exceed 30 MPG Ford brings the compact Transit Connect Wagon to market, a vehicle so unique i...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford marks 5 million Sync-equipped vehicles over 5 years

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:11:37 -0500

From AB Ford, Microsoft Celebrate Five Years of In-Car Connectivity Leadership with 5 Millionth SYNC-Equipped Vehicle -Five years after launching SYNC with Microsoft, Ford has delivered more than 5 ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Aerostar -- Coolant temp sensor to computer

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:18:45 -0500

I cut the line that connects the coolant temp sensor to the computer = (standing in front of the van, it's the one on the right). Engine = starts and runs fine, except I notice if I start it cold a...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ford will send a consultant to help design your dream garage

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:43:16 -0400

From AB Ford Dream Garage: Perhaps one of the most interesting displays at the Ford booth, this is literally a two-car dream garage of nearly 750 square feet, built right into the stand. Dream Garage...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

is it possible to replace a bad 3.0 motor with a 4.0 in my 2000 ranger ?

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:12:27 -0400

I have a 2000 ford xlt super cab v-6 3.0 flex fuel , The replacement motor is out of a 93 explorer 4.0... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here