Coolant Leak Upper Radiator Hose – 2008 Ford Focus

Coolant leak. 2008 FordeBay Focus models built through 10/31/07 may leak small amounts of coolant at the upper radiator hose connection.   Although they may be difficult to spot, a likely cause is minute cracks in the plastic upper hose clamp.   The cracks cause the clamp to stretch and lose tension, which in turn … Read more

Cold Weather Belt Chirp – 2008-2009 Ford F-Super Duty

6.4L DIESEL – COLD WEATHER BELT CHIRP   FORDeBay: 2008-2009 F-Super Duty   2008-2009 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.4L diesel may exhibit a front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt chirp when initially started following a cold soak.   SERVICE PROCEDURE Figure 1     PART NUMBER PART NAME 7C3Z-8678-B [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B001H1KEHA” key=”small-light” … Read more

Squeak Noise when Operating Clutch Pedal – 2008-2010 Ford Focus

SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL   FORDeBay: 2008-2010 Focus   2008-2010 Focus vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a squeaking noise when depressing and/or releasing the clutch pedal.   This may be due to the contact between the clutch pedal return spring and the clutch pedal bracket.   SERVICE PROCEDURE … Read more

Oil Leak from PCV Valve – 2002 Ford Mustang

ENGINE – OIL LEAK FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AREA – VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/17/2002 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L 2V ENGINE ONLY   FORDeBay: 2002 MUSTANGeBay   Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V engine built before May 17, 2002, may exhibit an oil leak coming from the camshaft/valve cover area, where the positive crankcase … Read more

Driveline Vibration – Howl Noise at Highway Speeds in Cold Temperatures – 2007-2011 Ford Lincoln Mercury

AWDDRIVELINE VIBRATION – HOWL NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN COLD TEMPERATURES – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/13/2010   FORDeBay: 2007-2011 Fusion LINCOLNeBay: 2007-2011 MKZ MERCURYeBay: 2007-2011 Milan   2007-2011 Fusion, Milan and MKZ vehicles equipped with all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems and built on or before 8/13/2010 may exhibit a driveline vibration or a howl … Read more