Ford Forum

I started this website in protest http://millingtonford.webs.com/

shortround — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:25:53 GMT

I started this website http://millingtonford.webs.com in protest of www.millingtonford.com they treated me very poorly and they should be avoided!

2000 windstar speedometer problem

haggar_haggar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:47:30 GMT

my windstar's speedometer is reading 30 mph at 60 mph. does anyone have an idea for me

What will cause Spark Plugs to stop firing?

mctagugl — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:14:23 GMT

I am working on a "Ford Tempo GL 1992" and after 2,000 to 3,000 miles it will not start. The plugs quit firing. I first did a tune-up on it about six months ago and it seems that every 2 to 3,000 miles it will not start once it is shut off and cooled. I first thought it was the coil. I tested that and it is good. Does anyone know anything about what the problem could be? I have worked on engines for years and have never came across this before.

mctagugl

1996 Windstar sliding door hard to open/close

ktesssman — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:49:24 GMT

Hi.

I have a 1996 Windstar. The sliding door gets very stiff & sometimes takes a huge amount of muscle power to open. There does not seem to be anything that sets it off - it's just sometimes normal and sometimes not. I have thoroughly inspected the track and cleaned it well. I have also given it very healthy doses of WD40 & Kroil, but it doesn't help. I have done everything short of taking the door off to find the problem. Do you have any ideas?

Note: This van sees my mechanic very regularly and the expenses are getting very irritating. I would like to fix it myself this time.

Thanks!

Kendra

1995 Contour...headlight problem

lhatch — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:04:50 GMT

My headlights no longer worker, the fuses are not blown and the bulbs are perfectly fine. How can I fix this????

a/c problem ford 95 aerostar

clovisgl — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:25:29 GMT

I have a 95 aerostar, every time the a/c on, the compressor goes on and off, thus the air conditioning never stays on enough to cool the car

down, please let me know what I can do to solve the problem.

recently purchased 1987 ford bronco

skrieden — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:56:09 GMT


within the last week i purchased a 1987 ford bronco 4x4. I was told that it has 60,000 miles on a rebuilt engine. the engine is a v-8, but i'm not sure what liter 5.0 or 5.8. it has eddelbrock headers and a new eddelbrock carburator. the issue that i am haveing is that once the engine has warmed up, it runs fine until you come to a stop. then, when you take off again it runs rough. there's hesitation when you press the gas. not necessarily like it's going to die, but runs rough. Almost like having bad gas or something. when you get up to about 40 mph it starts to smooth out a little, but is still a little rough. (note: it' doesn't do this all of the time, but about 80% of the time). Also, I noticed that if I put it in park the engine idles faster.(about 1000 rpm). when it's in drive it idles slower(about 800 rpm). i was wondering if you had any ideas of where i can begin problem solving...?

I need assistance. My first ford. I have a 1998 ford contour gl. Im changing rotor and brakes.

dboy1167 — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:27:54 GMT

I am confused I cant seem to understand how to remove rotor. The diagram I saw shows wrench to take off bolts. Mine has plastic covers and no socket or wrench seems to work what am I doing wrong

C4 Tranny problems

MRSYD — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:49:27 GMT

74 Mav w/ C4 trans,

When in the drive position it starts out in 1st, shifts immediatly into 2nd ( only stays in 1st about 1 sec ), stays in 2nd not much longer, then shifts back into 1st, then into 3rd. It will not downshift until about 10 mph or less. If I shift it manually, 1st and 2nd are fine, going into 3rd the engine races and it engages very slowly. I have had 3 different modulators on it, changed fluid and filter, and replaced all vacume lines. The problem has gotten no better or worse.

Other than rebuild or exchange is there anything else I can do ? I would appreciate any input.

THANX,

XXMRSYDXX@AOL.COM

1994 probe no start

mecohea — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:41:07 GMT

help getting spark, fuel (60 psi) 100 to 125 psi compression timming ok new plugs cap rotor, check .

vehicle will hit every once in a while but will not start

am getting code 41 form computer but dont have brake out box

please help if youb can

99 Ford Contour problem

swtcwgrl — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:16:41 GMT

We have a 99 Ford Contour it was towed to a shop today..and they called that it was a broken timing belt..but something about pistons and if it did damage.. and I was wondering.. does t he timing belt hurt the pistons.. or will i have to replace the whole engine or am i safe? kinda hoping and all the information i looked up..i was safe. any help will be gratefull

2 Models All In One OEM Car DVD GPS Navigation for Ford Mondeo(replaceable for your original car cd player)

spingchou — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:09:18 GMT

The first one:

Specification:

6.5" High definition Digital Touchscreen with 800*480 high-definition image, truelife display in your car.
Friendly Graphical User Interface
virtual 6 disks CDC
Built-in tv tuner(DVB-T optional,No available currently)
Bluetooth with A2DP
iPod interface ready
24 FM/AM preset
DVD/VCD/MP3/MP4/WMA/DIVX play back,DVD full touch operation
Dual Zone
2 AV-in
Built-in GPS
Play music or video while NAVI
Steering wheel control match
EQ mode display
USB port
SD port
TPMS
IPAS

The second one is:

Features:

7" TFT-LCD touch screen
Built-in GPS navigation (with full touchscreen & voice navigation)
Bluetooth hands free and A2DP Function
GPS Dual Zone
Entertainment Dual Zone
Support Steering Wheel Control
Support Reverse Radar Control
Built-in TV Tuner
Built-in Radio Tuner:FM AM RDS
Support e-book
CDC port
Built-in Amplifier (4 * 60W)
Built-in USB/SD port
Built-in ESP Anti-shock function
RDS or iPod control function

Both item are available on AutoDVDGPS store: www.autodvdgps.com

2005 King Ranch - windows not working

jsteele — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:24:40 GMT

All the windows in my 2005 King Ranch quit working all at one time. The breaker/fuze checks out good and I replaced the master switch located in the driver's side door. Windows still not working. NO problems with any other elctrical components. I do notice the defrost indicator for the side view mirrors comes on when I press the switch to lower the windows. Does anyone have any experience with this problem?

1998 Ford F150 backseat windows

Fordgirl — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:40:52 GMT

HELP!

I'm looking at selling two replacement back seat windows for my F150. They're the pop out kind but I have NO clue what they're worth. Does neone have any idea what a good asking price is OR where I could find out what a good asking price is. I've never tried to sell nething like this b4 so i really have no idea. Thanks for the help in advance!

Stacey

The New Ford Ka

millerdave36 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:11:53 GMT

What do you think about this new model from Ford. This new design incorporates the idea of Mondeo and the Focus model facelift.

1992 Ford Tempo GL will not start.

mctagugl — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:27:10 GMT

My Tempo will run good then will not start. I can replace the plugs and it will run good for about 2000 miles and will just stop starting up until I replace the plugs. Could that be the catalitic converter stopped up to a degree that it makes the plugs stop firing and a new set brings it back to life again.

The engine runs good until it won't start. Everything is good, it does not use oil or leak coolent and the fuel presure is good.

High Recommendation for Mustang Service

OneTrickPony — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:32:59 GMT

I'm new here... own a 2006 Mustang purchased at Capital Ford in Raleigh. My Mustang is "my baby" and I don't trust just anyone to work on her. I recently decided to forgo the nightmare of dealing with Capital Ford and also Crossroads Ford (due to horrible experiences in the past) and took my Mustang to Pittsboro Ford. I do alot of "around town" driving in Cary, Apex and Morrisville - and I see ALOT of buff Mustangs.... I wonder if all those Mustang owners know about Pittsboro Ford? From Cary - it was a shorter and less-hassled drive to get to Pittsboro... and when I got there, I was treated so much better than those other Ford dealerships. Pittsboro Ford is truly a "diamond in the rough" ~ superb attention to detail and the most friendly and honest people to deal with. I will NEVER return to Crossroads or Capital Ford; the experience was world's apart. Those other dealers just want to sell you a car and get you out the door ~ when you return for service they treat you like the plague and only care about the "bottom line". My biggest compliments to the management and owners of Pittsboro Ford ~ they do business like it used to be done... they earn it and they care!!! Highly recommend these folks... for your Mustang and your peace of mind.

OIL DEPENDENCY

HARRY L ROSS — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:41:29 GMT

WHY ISN'T FORD MAKING THE ALL ELECTRIC FORD RANGER AND THINK VEHICLES? THE AMERICAN AUTO INDUSTRY SOLVED THE PROBLEM OF OUR OIL ADDICTION BACK IN THE MID 90'S WHEN GM CAME OUT WITH THE EV-1, FORD WITH THE ELECTRIC RANGER AND THINK AND TOYOTA WITH THE RAV-4E. THESE VEHICLES COULD BE CHARGED AT HOME AND GET 120 MILES BETWEEN CHARGES. THEY WERE FAST (0 TO 60 IN 6 SEC) AND CRUISE AT 80 MPH. THESE CARS HAD ZERO EMISSIONS AND HAD A NET LOSS IN GREEN HOUSE EMISSIONS EVEN WHEN CONSIDERING THE COAL GENERATING PLANTS USED TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES. 90% OF THE AMERICAN DRIVING PUBLIC NEEDS WOULD BE MET BY THESE VEHICLES. THE JAPANESE ARE GOING TO MASS PRODUCE ALL ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN 2 YEARS. I HOPE FORD WILL TO. I WANT TO DRIVE BY A GAS STATION AND GIVE THEM THE BIRD. HARRY

2000 Ford Escort ZX2 won't start... poor college student

crna2007 — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:10:23 GMT

Have a Ford Escort ZX2 was running normally until I stopped at the grocery store. Came out and wouldn't start. No power at all... not even to lock. No noise, not clicking... nothing. Is this a batter, starter or alternator issue? Just had $1000 of work done on brakes and suspension. 100,000 miles and the shop says will run for 100,000 more but I don't want to keep dumping money into this car. Is this just a service issue or something more?

Thanks!

2010 FORD MUSTANG

millerdave36 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:16:32 GMT

What are your thoughts about the new technology features available on the new 2010 Ford Mustang. See link for more details: http://www.ford.com/about-ford/news-announcements/press-releases/press-releases-detail/pr-2010-ford-mustang-keeps-29428

NEW 2010 FORD FUSION

millerdave36 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:13:46 GMT

What are your thoughts about this fusion hybrid that offers fuel efficiency and smart new technologies?

98 FORD WINDSTAR

SHOES — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 03:08:50 GMT

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT COULD BE WRONG IF MMY VAN IS NOT CHARGING, I HAVE HAD ALTERBATOR, BATTERY CHECKED, THEY ARE OK

I CAN DRIVE ABOUT 5 MILES AND IT LOOSES ALL POWER, NOT LIGHTS WROK AND IT STALLS AND WONT START...CAN YOU ALSO TELL ME WHAT WOULD HAVE HAD TO TAKE PLACE IF I SMELL SULPHER WHEN THE VAN IS RUNNING...HAS SOMEONE DONE SOMETHING TO THE VAN?

99 contour code p1381

tomfitzy — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:30:29 GMT

It could be the timing belt, but I found a tsb for a clogged cam timing solenoid. It states to cycle the solenoid 30 times to remove whatever debris that may be in it. But it requires a 104 pin breakout box which I don't have, is there any other way to cycle it? The car stalls at idle. Thanks, Tom

Air Bleeder for Thermostat??

Dave68MHS — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:50:38 GMT

I was told that when changing the thermostat on a 3. V6 that there is a bleedr valve to release the air in the system to prevent blowin a head gasket when it is restarted.

I cannot find any such valve, can anyone confirm for me if this is actually true.

1998 Escort ZX2 axles

Summer1108 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:23:08 GMT

How do you remove the axle from the trans-axle in a ford escort zx2????