Does anyone know is there a torque converter drain plug
on the 99 Windstar 3.8L ?
Thanks

Hey group.  Have read hundreds of Windstar-related posts.  Some
obvious trends show up.  What I'm wondering is if there's a year model
at which one could say the two biggies-head gasket and tranny, were
finally corrected.

right hand ex. manifold will start leaking at gasket in a period of a
couple of months.I have a set of heat shields and gaskets to install but
do not know and can anyone tell me location of heat shield and
gasket.Does heat shield go against head or manifold? Please help

Let me tell you about a recent visit to Halfords in Chelteham - the people
who think they are a car part retailer ..
Me:                (Puts a wheel cyliner on the desk) Have you got one of
these.

I need a new engine for a R reg '98 fiesta 1400 zetec and am having
difficulty in find one, has anyone replaced one with a 1.25 as they look
identical. My main concern is the engine management side.

I have a 2000 Focus with a Zetec engine. My engine has almost 100,000 km  on
it and is due for a timing belt change.
Has anyone changed this belt on their own?   if so what problems did they
have????

A little piston or plunger and an o-ring was in the bottom of the auto trans
oilpan. No other hardware (springs, retainers, etc) were in the pan.  The
plunger and o-ring was found before removing the filter.  What are they and
where did they come from?  Any help?

Gentlemen,
  I'm freezing my butt off in my 1983 Mark VI because I'm getting
very little heat.  I've replaced the ambient air sensor in the dash
and checked for restrictions in the heater core.  Also have replaced

"Certain Ford pickups and SUVs across Canada are having problems,
costing drivers hundreds of dollars per vehicle. (Ford says if a
vehicle is not still under warranty, fixing the problem comes at "the
owner's expense"). "

I have a question about a ford mercury sable se 1997.
When you try to take your car out of park to put into gear it won't move
but stays locked in park.
Any ideas.

How do you reset the ABS sensor. Had a flat on the front right tire,and
now the ABS light is on,mmmmmm..

To what extend can rust be expected on a brand new car?
I am asking this question as I took ownership of a 2005 Taurus SE.
After lifting the hood on Monday to show of my new toy I found an
amount of rust on the cylinder heads and other cast iron parts inside

Disconnected my battery yesterday so I had to re-code my radio. Easy enough
task you might think. But it looks like someone has changed the radio at
some point as there is one code written over another. Had 3 attempts and now
I have to wait 30 mins. How many attempts do I get and ...

I have a  88 Ford Merkur Scorpio that needs I think ignition timing.
I cannot find nor see the notch (with my timing light blink) on the bottom
wheel usualy refered to for timing.
Is it possible that it is so far off in the timing that the notch is under

Vintage Cars Get Hot with Makeovers
By Richard Chang
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Car buyers, tired of designs that roll off the assembly
line, are shifting gears to decades past.