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Low volume Shaker 1000 trunk subs

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:35:01 -0500

Hey guys, Anyone heard of this one before? My subs in my trunk are working, but the volume is very low, bass inside car is fine. Fuses 6, 9 (under hood) and 20 (kick panel) are all good, I couldn't...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

factory driver side floor mat for a 2005 EB Expy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:47:39 -0500

Is it possible to get a factory driver side floor mat for a 2005 Eddie Bauer Expedition in tan ? Thanks, LynnThe post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2002 Escape Floor Mats

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:34:07 -0500

I'm looking to replace the floor mats in an '02 Escape. I don't want to pay dealer prices but I want something equivalent to the Ford mats and not the solid plastic ones. Does anyone know of any go...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1999 Escort ZX2 timing belts.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:20:34 -0500

We had a belt go out at 77,000 mi. It was at freeway speeds and by the time we got off the freeway, the engine was shattered. I had it professionaly rebuilt, by a shop I had used numerous times ove...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Mercedes C coupe commercial

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:22:52 -0500

Okay, I can recogonize the sound because it seems that 80% of the racers around here run SBC, but that sure sounds like one and not a Mercedes. I normally only here a SBC when it's on the line ahead...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: Is This Guy Selling 15 Undriven Ford GTs?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:16:23 -0500

Thus spake sjmmail2000-247@yahoo.co.uk : condition in hopes of cashing in after production winds down. It's another to have fifteen pristine brand-new copies of the fastest cars Ford ever sold become...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

93 Taurus - Trouble With Dash Lights After Heater Core

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:41:52 -0500

Got my 93 Taurus out of the shop last week for a heater core replacement ($536). First night drive, the only light on the dash was the digital clock. No instrument lights, no switch illumination. In ...... The post has 13 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Most cars in Europe have manual trannies?

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:34:21 -0500

If yes, why is that? Serious question.... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Merry Christmas

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:39:13 -0500

To all the grease monkeys and otherwise fine folks and transients at = alt.auto.ford. Bob... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Raptor Grill

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:24:52 -0500

I just saw a new Raptor today and the grill is very cool. Anybody know if you can get a similar grill for other models? http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/trim/?trim=raptor... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2005 Focus vibration

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:27:38 -0500

My wife's 2005 Focus (67K miles) vibrates when idling. It feels as if you can feel the individual cylinders firing in the steering wheel, the shifter etc. It is fairly pronounced when the engine i...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Auto Usage et Esthtique Automobile

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:26:35 -0500

Travail en studio Auto dans le domaine de la Auto Usag=E9e et Esth=E9tique automobile delership dans la r=E9gion de Montr=E9al depuis plus de 20 ans. Notre centre offre un service complet pour votre ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Bad battery or????? Strange electrical adventure

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:22:55 -0500

Whole system goes dead. No lights, no radio. Dead. Then it comes back. Figured battery. This morning it went off (dead) when I was in the middle of parking at a restaurant. Open the hood, sho...... The post has 33 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Grinding noise....97 Aerostar

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:54:00 -0500

I can hear a rubbing or grinding noise coming from the front half of the = car. My mechanic can't recognize which noise I'm talking about - = probably because of all the other noises. Sounds to me l...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Happy T Day !

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:53:00 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving to all at alt.autos.foad. Bob... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

97 T-bird squeaking in front end suspension

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:43:21 -0500

Loud squeaks turning /and/ up and down. Started suddenly one morning last week. I added power steering fluid about a week before this happened. Now I'm wondering if the guy at Auto Zone knew wha...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

New tire recommendatiosn

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:51:27 -0400

I have an 2008 Ford Focus. What are some good replacement tires? Thanks. Jeff... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Aerostar radiator - petcock?

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:59:37 -0400

Help. '93 Aerostar, 3.0 V-6. I looked from above and below (didn't crawl up in there, yet) and don't see anything resembling a petcock. The question is: Where the flock is the petcock? TIA... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Synthetic ATF in 2005 Lincoln Town Car?

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:38:58 -0400

Does anyone recommend or not recommend using Synthetic ATF (Mobil most likely) in a 2005 Lincoln Town Car signature limited? The car would normally take Mercon V. I'm looking for real longevity out o...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Windex behind radio buttons on Mariner

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:28:27 -0400

Hi folks, A couple of months ago, my wife decided to clean the buttons on her Mariner's radio by spraying Windex directly on the panel and wiping. I believe some Windex must have gone behind the b...... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Oil Pressure Gauge on 97 Aerostar

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:05:13 -0400

Today I noticed the oil pressure gauge showed no pressure. No idiot = light was on and no weird noised. But just to be safe, I pulled off the = road right away to check. Oil level was fine and no...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Correct 99 Contour post

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:11:06 -0400

To correct previous post: Duratec 2.5L engine. Thanks.The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

99 Contour

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:33:34 -0400

Two questions. Other than oil changes what should I be doing at 95,000? Timing belt? Flush cooling? Runs good.... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

wheels from Mk1 on Mk2

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:10:58 -0400

I just bought a 2006 Focus (Studio TDCi). I would like to get some wheels from the scrapyard and have winter tyres fitted on them. The scrapyards are full of Mk1 (pre-2005) Focuses. My questions are:...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2002 Ford Escort engine problem

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:44:21 -0400

Ok guys..with fixing my hobby dead aerostar in the backyard, ran into a problem with our third car, a 2002 ford escort. bout 2 months back the head gasket broke and had that chocolate creamy look i...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

A/C BROKE

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:15:34 -0400

02 Explorer XLT V8 Son in law fiddled with the ac controls and now cold air only comes out the defroster holes. Is there any easier way to fix this than pulling the dash out? ouch This happened some ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2005 Escape Hybrid Transfer Case

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:44:04 -0400

I have a 2005 Escape Hybrid AWD with 125,000 miles on it. I just had what I thought was a bad wheel bearing diagnosed as a bad transfer case. If I am reading the tech doc correctly, this is a very si...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

2002 Ford Escort cv axle question

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:51:07 -0400

okay, changed out driver side cv axle with some difficulty. Today ended up changing out the passenger side. Compared up the old one with the new one and I notice the remanufactured one I bought doesn...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

ford Aerostar battery cables

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:13:35 -0400

okay since i cant figure out whats wrong with the solenoid..ive decided to just change out the battery cables since they look somewhat worn and dryed out.My question is that the orginal negative cabl...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

ford aerostar starter solenoid problem

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:03:06 -0400

Have a 1990 Ford Aerostar and instaled a new solenoid bought from Autozone for only 10 bucks. Well on first crank it starts but then the starter kept turning and wouldnt stop cranking despite the fac...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Battery cables corroding

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:39:19 -0400

A generic question - I just put in a new battery in the Foad about a = year ago and the cables were original, but shiney and no corrosion. I = had trouble starting it this week and saw that both a...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2005 Escape Replaced Entire Front Axle for ABS Tone ring

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:59:48 -0400

Okay, I would have expected that all you need to do is replace that cheesy tone ring when it cracks. I watched my brother (who is an experienced mechanic) replace this. By the time you remove the axl...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1994 Escort LX Wagon 5 speed-Trans fluid on driver's side floormat

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:45:58 -0400

I have a pool of what appears to be transaxle fluid collecting on the driver's side floormat. 2 auto techs say the fluid is coming on/up the speedometer cable, into the dash area behind the speedomet...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

anyone got experience on the spark plug blowout on the triton engine??

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:57:38 -0400

this is a 4.6, but the 5.4 has the same problem. i've seen the fix it kits but question them. of course, ford wants an arm and a leg to do this job and what's the chances of another blow out from h...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

2005 Escape ABS light from Tone Ring?

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:16:24 -0400

Someone here suggested that a defective tone ring would cause the ABS light to go on. Mine goes on and off but I hear no noise from the brakes. Wouldn't a defective tone ring give off a audible noise...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Tires not holding air?

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:18:26 -0400

I have a strange tire problem...... I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta, purchased new in late February of 2011. It is the SE Hatchback (not SFE) with Kumho Solus KH25 185/60-15 tires on alloy wheels. For th...... The post has 28 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

1999 Taurus 24v miss

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:22:06 -0400

Has 143,000 miles, plugs changed 3 yrs ago with motorcraft. Has a miss on #3. Check engine may be a egr sensor. When the outside air temp is cool it runs ok, but if air temp gets hot and car has it w...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford, Toyota to jointly develop hybrids for light trucks

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:34:22 -0400

Ford, Toyota to jointly develop hybrids for light trucks Automakers will also collaborate on telematics Joseph Lichterman Automotive News -- August 22, 2011 - 10:11 am ET DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. an...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

ABS light comes on 2005 Escape

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:15:36 -0400

I have a 2005 Escape with 52,000 miles. The ABS light came on for a bit and is now off. The front brakes were replaced 6 months ago. I 'm a bit ticked because I went in for a brake job and they tell ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Rear shock failure in recent Escapes

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:52:08 -0400

My 2009 Escape has evident loss of fluid from the left rear shock. The vehicle, otherwise sound, produces thuds from the left rear if I traverse even mild potholes. My garagiste, an independent ope...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

broken head gasket?

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:07:56 -0400

Got a 2002 ford escort, today engine started idlling rough. Check oil and its got milky white stuff in it...(the famous coffee sorta look with lots of creamer) Not to mention its losing alot of water...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Sunlovers giving Ford Vista Roof Option a welcomed boost

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:37:10 -0400

The Ford Vista Roof option has gotten a boost in sales from all those sun lovers even though it cuts out UV like SPF-50 sunscreen. From FORD U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation in...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Re: 2012 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson unveiled

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:59:55 -0400

Re 2012 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson unveiled: distinguished by a six-bar grille, tinted headlights, exterior graphics and 22-inch aluminum wheels. http://www.worldcarfans.com/111080935589/2012-ford-f-...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Donut Derelicts

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:56:34 -0400

I happened to stumble across this informal whoever-wants-to-show-up car = show last weekend while heading to the beach. The parking lot was full = - evidently they have it every Saturday morning fro...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Ford Escort 2002 belt tensioner problem

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:01:15 -0400

Got this 2002 Ford Escort 2.0L. My problem is that the belt tensioner keeps bouncing back slightly making a clattering noise (not too bothering... but noticeable) Its as if the belt tensioner doesn't...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Video: Montreal sewer geyser makes hapless Ford Focus dance

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:45:39 -0400

water as a patient force that quietly sculpts the landscape of our planet over the course of eons, but under the right circumstances, the compound can exert violent force. Take the video after the ju...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Master Cylinder "Fluid Level Low"

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:36:37 -0400

I have a 2005 Escape Hybrid AWD, purchased in November of 2004. The brake light came on about a month ago, along with a message that the brake fluid level was low. It was a little low, about mid way ...... The post has 10 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Ceramic pads and wheel-crud

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:46:11 -0400

'94 Tbird. Ran Raybestos metallic pads on front for years, had a hulluva time keeping wheels clean. Old pads wore down, I had Monroe Ceramic pads installed, hoped to see less wheel-crud. Right front ...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

AC Compressor

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:55:15 -0400

Welp! Now that the PS, R&P and tires are all up to snuff, the AC = compressor has started leaking. Any alternatives to replacing? This is = a 1997 Aerostar. Other than recharging, is this a shade t...... The post has 18 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Gary Sokolich #673

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:50:56 -0400

Sorry to hear about your troubles, Gary. Can you repair an AC = compressor for an Aerostar? was by desist any and all from also research to 1985,The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here