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Ford Club Van Repair Questions and Answers

Question: 1996 Ford 250 Clubwagon, mileage: 110,000. Have to replace the Heater Core and need step-by-step instructions as my hubby is an insulator not a mechanic. Any help would be very much appreciated, as I do not want to hear him moan all day about how hard it is. If the instructions are good, I will do it and make him cook and clean for a week.

Answer: First drain coolant from the cooling system, next, remove the heater coolant hoses, and then remove all the heater box mounting bolts (some are inside and some are in the engine compartment.) Remove the heater box (housing). You may have to loosen the dash to remove the heater box. Then disassemble the box to install the new heater core. Reverse the steps to install.

Question: 1994 Ford E-250 Clubwagon mileage: 139,000. If engine is cold, it will start and run normally, but for only about 1 or 2 minutes. Suddenly, the engine "hesitates" and runs rough. After another 2 minutes, it will return to smooth operation. Where do I start?

Answer: Your car may be ready for a major tune-up including spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, fuel filter and air filter. Also, perform a fuel pump pressure test. Clean fuel injection system including throttle bore, idle speed control motor and passages. If problem still exists, scan computer for trouble codes.

Question: 1992 Ford E-150 Clubwagon gas mileage: 133,000. Get a code 173 checked h.e.g.o. It was, ok ran all other computer checks they were good, I can't find a vacuum leak.

Answer: Try replacing the oxygen sensor and check for leaky fuel injectors.

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