SUSPENSION – GRUNTING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING NOISE – GRUNTING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING FORD: 1995-2002 WINDSTAR Some vehicles may exhibit a grunt/popping noise coming from the front suspension at speeds below 20 MPH (32 KM/H) when turning. This may be caused by contact between the … Read more
EXHAUST – CONTACTS REAR CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN “GROANING”, “BUZZING” AND/OR “RATTLING” NOISE NOISE – “GROANING”, “BUZZING” AND/OR “RATTLING” FROM REAR OF VEHICLE FORD: 2000-2001 TAURUS MERCURY: 2000-2001 SABLE Some vehicles may exhibit a “buzzing”, “groaning” and/or “rattling” noise from the rear of the vehicle. This may be caused by the exhaust … Read more
Spark plug thread damage. The cylinder heads on some 1997-2008 Ford cars and light trucks with the 4.6, 5.4 or 6.8L two-valve engine can exhibit missing or stripped spark plug threads. A new kit, called LOCK-N-STITCH, is available to repair the tread damage. The kit contains special aluminum inserts and a tool to properly install them. … Read more
EXHAUST LEAK – CRACKED OR SEPARATED RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST PIPE – 3.8L AND 3.9L ENGINES FORD: 1999-2004 Mustang 1999-2004 Mustang LX vehicles, equipped with a 3.8L or 3.9L engine may exhibit an exhaust leak. This may be due to a cracked or fractured right side exhaust pipe, just forward of the first … Read more
BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK OR GRABBING FORD: 1997-2007 E-Series 1999-2008 F-Super Duty 2000-2005 Excursion 1999-2008 F-Super Duty, 2000-2005 Excursion, and 1997-2007 E-Series vehicles equipped with Hyrdo-Boost brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. This may be caused by contamination within the power steering system. … Read more