VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY – CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE FORD: 1999-2006 F-Super Duty 2000-2005 Excursion 1999-2006 F-650, F-750 1999-2006 F-Super Duty and 2000-2005 Excursion vehicles built before 6/27/2005 and 1999-2006 F650/750 vehicles, all vehicles equipped with the 7.3L or 6.0L diesel engine, may exhibit a vacuum pump that is … Read more
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0325 – KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION – VEHICLES WITH 2.5L ENGINE FORD: 1999 CONTOUR MERCURY: 1999 COUGAR, MYSTIQUE Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0325 (failed knock sensor circuit) may appear during KOER, but further testing determines the knock sensor to be satisfactory. This may occur due to Powertrain Control … Read more
ENGINE – 2.0L SPI – PCV FREEZING AT COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES – VEHICLES WITH SOHC BUILT THROUGH 2/28/1999 LEAK – ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM OIL LEVEL INDICATOR TUBE – PCV FREEZE – VEHICLES WITH 2.0L SPI ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 2/28/1999 FORD: 1999 ESCORT LINCOLN–MERCURY: 1999 TRACER At cold ambient temperatures, the Positive Crankcase … Read more
BRAKES – “CREAKING” AND/OR “POPPING” NOISE COMING FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TURNING OR BRAKING – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/15/1998 NOISE – “CREAKING” AND/OR “POPPING” NOISE COMING FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TURNING OR BRAKING – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/15/1998 LINCOLN–MERCURY: 1995-1999 CONTINENTAL A “creaking” or “popping” noise may … Read more
NOISE – “POPPING” OR “OIL CANNING” NOISE FROM DRIVER’S FOOTWELL AREA FORD: 1999-2000 MUSTANG A “popping” or “oil canning” noise may be coming from the driver’s footwell area, approximately 152-203mm (6-8″) rearward of where the driver’s heel would rest when operating the accelerator pedal. ACTION: “Peen” the floor pan area. This should … Read more