I read throught the mailing list here and want to understand a few
things.
The tailgate won't go down anymore, it feels like there is a loose
rod(?) on the side of the tailgate that seems stuck.

Hi everyone, I'm not too hot on suspension/steering problems. My car
has developed a steering jerk to the left on acceleration and it the
equivalent to the right on deceleration. It had 2 new tyres (balanced
and evenly worn and aligned (by KwikFit though so no guarantees))

Okay the plot thickens...
I've now been having problems with 3 of the 4 locks on my 94 Escort.
I've had a new key cut from the Master key to no avail.
The 3 'dodgy' locks are quite intermittent, the drivers door lock being

I just purchased a Bricklin.  This was the gullwing creation of Malcom Bricklin that ran his company out of business in 2 years!
It has a MOSTLY Ford Drive Train,  351W, FMX, with an AMC rear axle.
Just curious if there were other Bricklin owners around?
CCC

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Ford fiesta 1989, I have the special keys to remove the radio which when
inserted loosen the radio, but I am unable to remove it, any suggestions ?
thanks

Realistically, all government fuel mileage measurements should be conducted
with the vehicle loaded.  If Boeing would try to sell the Dreamliner and
give performance specs. with an empty plane, its customers would laugh at
them.

Ok here is the low down on the vehicle currently:
1978 Ford F 100
1972 Mustang 302 motor aka 5.0 V8 (installed and running fine)
1978 Ford 3 speed standard (manual shift) transmission (Working fine)

I have owned a Ford Escort Wagon and now a Ford Taurus Wagon.
Here is the problem that I have:
Both vehicles when going down a steep type of mountain hill for about
10-20 minutes, the brakes would smell really bad and the I would not

Yes I know it has been said before, however I've did all solutions; and
or the solution was vague.
I have a 98 Ford Contour it has a Premium Sound Stereo system.
I recently took out my old cd player and got a new one.

What's this I heard about Ford mustang being recalled because the gas
pedal can get stuck under the floor mat?
www.telstar-electronics.com

Can someone tell me where the thermostat is in a '96 Taurus?

We all are so flippin' impressed with the gas prices, and I will try to make
this short! The vehicle as I stated in my other post is a 1978 Ford F-100
with a 1972 Mach I motor (302 cid), and a three speed stick shift. I am
considering adding a 4 barrel and intake to the truck ...

Hi my dad has got a 1998 Ford Cougar 2.5 V6 and when the aircon is switched
on the engine starts to hunt between 750 - 1100 RPM and continues to hunt
while driving until about 2000 RPM giving a jerky feeling, this does
disappear above 2000 RPM however.I would be very grateful if ...

My Taurus overheats when I drive and then come to a stop for about a minute
or more.  The temperature gauge creeps up, but it doesn't top out
completely.  When I get it moving again, the gauge comes down to the
mid-range (slightly above where it should be).