Coolant leak. 2008 Ford 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
6.4L DIESEL – COLD WEATHER BELT CHIRP FORD: 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 On 2008 model year vehicles built on or before 11/9/2007 and equipped with … Read more
SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL FORD: 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
ENGINE – OIL LEAK FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AREA – VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/17/2002 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L 2V ENGINE ONLY FORD: 2002 MUSTANG 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
AWD – DRIVELINE VIBRATION – HOWL NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN COLD TEMPERATURES – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/13/2010 FORD: 2007-2011 Fusion LINCOLN: 2007-2011 MKZ MERCURY: 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