Vacuum Pump Inoperative or Runs Continuously, Climate Control Defaults to Defrost Mode – 1999-2006 Ford

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

Misfire Possible Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC’s P0301-P0308 – 2000-2005 Ford & Lincoln

WATER/MOISTURE IN COP WELLS – DTC P0301-P0308 – 3.9L ENGINE – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/1/2004   FORD: 2002-2005 Thunderbird LINCOLN: 2000-2005 LS   2000-2005 Lincoln LS and 2002-2005 Thunderbird vehicles equipped with the 3.9L engine and built through 5/1/2004, may exhibit a misfire condition and possible diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0301-P0308.   This may be … Read more

Popping Oil Canning Noise from Driver’s Foot Area – 1999-2000 Ford Mustang

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

Intake Manifold Coolant Leak or Weep from Passenger Side Gasket – 1999-2000 Ford

COOLING SYSTEMCOOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/1998 THROUGH 6/30/2000 – VEHICLES WITH 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V ENGINE ENGINE – 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V – COOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD – VEHICLES … Read more

Buzzing Noise from Accelerator Pedal – 1999-2000 Ford Explorer

NOISE – “BUZZING” COMING FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL – 4.0L OHV VEHICLES VIBRATION – VIBRATION COMING FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL – 4.0L OHV VEHICLES   FORD: 1999-2000 EXPLORER   Vehicles equipped with a 4.0L OHV engine may exhibit a vibration or buzz at the accelerator pedal.   This may be caused by engine vibration that is transmitted … Read more