ihave a 1999  ford escort when i release fuel cap u can hear suction is
this normal as the car does not idle properly

Is there any "quick and easy" way to replace the timing belt on an 88 ford
escort (1.9L engine).  Mine recently broke and when looking at it there
is very little room at the bottom to fit the new belt in.  can anyone give
me any tips that would save me a bunch of time instead of ...

hey Jim Warman and others.
Remember the diff and adjusting the backlash through pinion depth because
the side shim thickness I needed to get the ring gear closer to the pinion
was not available? Added .005 pinion shim. Set everything up. I have .009

Can the tranny be removed from under the car or should it come out from the
top... pulling the motor?

I have a 1996 Mazda/Ford B2000 p/up with a 4cyl.
My code reader showed a P1443 which say's that the Evaporative Emission
Control System Control Valve has failed. I'm trying to find out where this
valve is located, any help would be appreciated.

Ok here is the problem.  One of the tubes on the pipe from the egr to
manifold pipe broke off.  I've repaired that.  But I can't recall which hose
goes where on the dpfe sensor.  Rookie mistake for not labeling them I know.
The dpfe sensor has a high side (tube to the left, ...

how can I read a ABS code or error codes?

Car ran great but after sitting overnight it will start but will not idle.
Starts right up and runs as long as fuel is supplied with the pedal but
stalls when the pedal is released.  Seems to have a lot of slack in the
throttle cable at the throttle body but I see no mention of ...

I have a 1990 ford taurus, V6, 3.0.  Yesterday I was driving down the road
and the RPMs werent going up as I pressed the gas and the battery light
was on and as soon as I stopped at a red light, the whole car shut down.
The alternator is good and so is the battery.  It was running ...

I've got a 94 GM that's flashing a code 44, looks like RH crash sensor
mounting problem.  Nothing wrong with the mounting or the sensor (foolishly
bought a new one).  Anyone know any other conditions likely to cause this?
Any other diagnosis tips?     Thanks...Jim Z

I bought a used 1999 ford windstar in may 2005.  It ran beautifully until
last week.  It won't stay on.  I start it up but then it dies out.  I was
told I could take it to AUTOZONE to check the battery and altenator.  Both
were OK.  They suggested the starter.  I have no trouble ...

I have a 99 taurus, one night head lights would not come on. All other
lights work checked all fuses, all seem ok replaced head light switch with
a new one still the same problem any one know how to fix this problem Thank
(Jack)

Strolled throught the Mercury lot today looking at the 2006 Grand
Marquis GS & LS Premium they had in stock..
The noticable changes on the 06 are.
A revised front end, new grille with thick verticle bars similar to the

I have a 2000 ford escort and it starts but will then shut off, does anyone
know what may be wrong.  I have already done a tune up

After driving for about fifteen minutes ( when the driving temp reaches
about 205 and 210 it just shuts down>  After cooling for awhile or if I
pour water over the intake manifold it starts right back up.