I was driving my wifes '99 Taurus Wagon today, and because the fuel
gauge said empty, and I mean right on the empty line, I figured I
better fill it up. Well, it only took 48 litres (12.75 US gallons) to
get it right up to the full line. I'm pretty sure the tank is supposed

Howdy
So, I just noticed today the rubber boot to the wheel on the drive
axel is cracked, but not completly busted off. I can see the shiny
bare metal where it has shifted position, so I feel it has not been

Our local Sheriff's dept has all black Crown Vics. They also wear black
uniforms. In the summer. Got to be hot.

I have the opportunity to buy a very clean  1 owner  1995 Windstar
with 112 k miles for  $1,800 from a neighbor . Engine was replaced by
Ford in 1999 at no cost to owner , transmission was rebuit last year
by local independent shop .  I presume that the new Ford dealer

Can a defective brake drum cause overheating of the drum,
The rear passenger side drum seems to overheat to the point
where the rim also seems to get hot.
Parking brake is working. Installed a new self adjusting kit

This wasn't a very interesting post to begin with, and it's still not
In regards to my own previous post, the problem seems to have fixed
it's self
I did spray some cleaner/lubricant on the mechanisim on top of the

I've got a 302 windsor which is only running on four cylinders. I
thought it would either be the carby or manifold as spark is fine, The
cylinders that don't fire are 3 4 1 and 8 which correspond with all
four of the serviced by one of the ports from carby (to the lower

I own Windstar 95 with about 150,000 miles (210,000kms).
The engine started running if one or more cylinders are not working
(misfiring is possible too)- this is especially noticeable at idle run.  The
engine does not run smooth as usual.

I have noticed recently that whenever I turn my a/c on, the first blast of
air that comes out smells like vinegar.   Has anyone else had this problem
or know what may be causing it?   Thanks for any help.

i have a 89 ford taurus that runs good except when i get it up to 65
miles or more on the freeway the front end shakes and the steering wheel
shakes.   i replaced the inner and outer tie rods both sides because
there were bad.  i put new tires on plus had them balance.    my cvs are

Hey y'all, i have a 1966 Mustang with an old 289. I just hooked up a
mechanical oil gauge after replacing the oil pump drive shaft. When i
first start the car, it reads just above 45 PSI. After it warms up,
the pressure just drops to 0. When i rev the engine, the gauge kinda

83 Mercury topaz 4cyl carburated
It seems to me this is a foreign car with ford/mercury markings.
i know this is not an uncommon practicee
could someone tell me a little more?

I posted a while back about my overheating '98 Sable -- the engine would
operate at a normal temperature on the highway for about 20 or 25 miles,
then the temperature would suddenly climb.  It did this with a new water
pump, new radiator, new thermostat, several flushes, replacement ...

Gentlemen,
Any Ideas on how to remove the pad pins on front disk brake assembly for a
1994 Escort LX?
The pins are rusty,

The window on the driver's door stopped going up and down.  Motor still
works but the window just sits there.
I was told that this is a window regulator issue.  Went on EBay and saw that
these things are in the $30 - 50 range.