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Question:
2002 Ford Mustang
mileage: 60,000.
My daughter’s boyfriend
has recently bought this
car. He has had the
oil changed three times in a
row before recommended,
oil change. And
the oil is constantly
dirty only after a
couple hundred miles?
Answer:
Failing to maintain necessary oil changes, results
in excess sludge developing in the engine.
When the oil change is finally done, the new oil
starts to pick up the sludge that was deposited in
the engine.
Question:
1998 Ford Mustang mileage: 33,000. I've looked
in my service-maintenance manual and nowhere does it
mention when to change the fuel filter. Could
you please tell me when or does it ever need
replacement. Thank You.
Answer: The fuel filter is normally changed at the time of
tune-up, the timing being whatever the manufacturer
recommends.
Question:
2001 Ford Mustang mileage: 69,000. My
son's car failed to start after school on Friday
even though it had run fine that morning. We
jump-started it thinking he had left something on.
We took battery to get charged and they suggested
new battery so we bought one and put it in.
The car immediately cranked, but after setting
overnight without driving the car for more than a
few minutes, it was dead again this morning.
Nothing has been left on to run the battery down,
and I thought it might be the alternator, but since
we didn't run it, yesterday I didn't see how it
could have pulled all of the juice out of the
battery if it was alternator. I feel like
something is running the battery down, but don't
know where to begin to look. Any ideas?
Answer: Here is the procedure we use
to isolate a battery drain. Remove negative
battery cable from the battery. Using a
12-volt test light, hook one end to the negative
battery post the other end to the negative battery
cable you just disconnected. The test light
will glow or “light” if there is a drain. If
the “light or glow” is faint, that is probably
normal draw for the clock or computer. If the
“light or glow” is bright, then there is a large
drain. That should be corrected. Now
start removing and replacing the fuses one by one
until the light goes out; that one will be the
circuit with the drain. Remember to hold in
the button in the door jam for the interior lights.
Question:
2002 Ford Mustang mileage: 52,000. My car is
been over heating and I've replaced the thermostat,
radiator cap. For two weeks, it ran fine but it soon
started up again. It gets hot suddenly not
slowly but rapidly. I have also flushed the
radiator twice. Could you please give me an
explanation or how to fix it?
Answer: Your cooling system may be
low on coolant. Check the radiator when cold,
not the overflow reservoir. Replacing your radiator
with a brand new one solves the problem.
Question:
1998 Ford Mustang mileage: 123,000. My car has
a miss if I accelerate more than a quarter throttle
or above 2000 rpm. I have installed new plugs,
wires, cap and rotor. I have no check engine
while running or driving no trouble codes. I
have also removed fuel injectors inspected, tested,
and cleaned them. Fuel pressure stays between
39 and 44 psi. When accelerating more than a
quarter throttle it acts like the switch is being
turned off and immediately back on. Note;
engine is mechanically sound, good compression no
noise runs perfectly at idle to 2000 rpm. I have checked TPS with voltmeter and it is working
properly. Can you help me? The
local Ford dealership says that nothing is wrong
with the computer. Several mechanics have also
looked at worked on it and gave up. I have
spent a small fortune already.
Answer:
Your problem may be do to a broken or weak valve
spring. In addition, check for a valve hanging
up in the valve guide.
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Question: 1999 Mustang mileage:
109,000. My car won't even crank but is getting
charge why could that be? Is it the computer
possibly? Or, maybe even the solenoid?
Answer: The computer will not stop a car
from cranking. Here are some things to check.
Load test the battery. Check that the battery
cable connections are clean. Check for 12
volts to starter solenoid with the key in the start
position. These things should be checked first
then the ignition switch, starter and starter
solenoid. One of these may be faulty.
Question: 2000 Ford Mustang GT
mileage: 53,000. I am replacing the rear brake
pads and I can't seem to press in the caliper puck
with a C-clamp (my normal method). I believe the
emergency brake cable is the culprit. Is there
an adjustment that will allow the caliper to press
in?
Answer: The rear brake caliper
“puck” can be reset by turning it clockwise.
Question: 1999 Ford Mustang
mileage: 106,000. The other day my car stopped
dead in the middle of the road. The computer
gives me the 542 code. According to my repair
manual, that means Fuel pump secondary circuit
failure: ECM to ground motor. Now, I have no
idea what that means. I'm trying to located
the fuel pump relay switch to test it. The fuel
pump, filter, and spark plugs have all passed their
test. However, the manual doesn't mention the
location of the relay. Where is the fuel pump
relay located in a 91-2.3L Mustang?
Answer: It is located under the
dash by the glove box.
Question: 1986 Ford Mustang mileage:
139,000. I recently noticed that my catalytic
converter was glowing bright orange and it started
smoking very badly. What do I need to do to
fix the problem?
Answer: Your fuel injection is
malfunctioning causing an over-rich condition.
Scan your computer for fault codes, which should
pinpoint the problem. Then replacing your catalytic
converter would be a good idea too.
Question: 1997 Ford Mustang mileage:
60,000. How do I know if I am about to blow a
head gasket and how could I stop it. I know
the 3.8 has a problem because of the aluminum head
gasket and the cast iron engine. I have been
looking for information about this problem and
haven’t turned up any useful info. Also, what is a
head gasket. I have blown some out in the past
from a 1995 mustang and hope it will not happen with
this one.
Answer: There is no way of forecasting
engine trouble. A head gasket seals the
cylinder head to the block.
Question: 1995 Ford Mustang. After
I've been driving for about forty five minutes over 75 mph, my
oil pressure goes down. If I reduce my speed to
about 55 mph, the pressure goes back up. It got
better after I changed the oil, but it still does
this occasionally. I've heard of running gas through
to get the clog out. Is there another way to get the
clog out if that is even the problem?
Answer: Sludge deposits may be your
problem. They restrict the oil returns in the engine
"holding" oil up in the engine and away from the oil
pickup. Try several oil and filter changes at
shorter than normal intervals with the engine at
normal temperature. We do not recommend
running gas through the engine.
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Question: 1983 Ford Mustang mileage:
1,000,000. I have an over heating problem. I have
changed thermostat. I have added two electric fans,
and disconnected the heater. With cap off can see
good circulation in radiator. It has been turned and
timed. It runs 180 - 200 and then its like I hit a
bump in the road, or turn, or brake, and it will go
to 220 - 240. I will turn engine off, and it will
boil over, but I will not loose much water. In half an hour, it will be cooled
down, and I can replace the water and drive at normal heat until we repeat the
same situations. Do you have any ideas?
Answer: A partially plugged radiator
may be causing your problem. Replacing your radiator
with a brand new one from
eautopartstore.com has been working for us.
Question: 1996 Mustang GT mileage
38,000 miles. I need help to rid my Mustang of an
annoying creaking/squeaking noise from under the car
(I think). This noise doesn't happen all the time,
as in daily, but it happens whether the car is
moving or not. If the car is stopped and you get out
of the car, the creak appears when weight is lifted
from the car. When driving you hear it steady.
Lubrication of all parts, as specified in the
Mustang manual, has been done with no difference.
Note: I drove from Maine to California without
hearing the noise once! When back in Maine it reared
its ugly little head. Help it's annoying! The sound
is very similar to old creaky bedsprings.
Answer: Our suggestion would
be to have your car inspected on a "rack" that you
drive onto that lifts the wheels, not the frame.
(This style of lift or rack can usually be found in
a service center that does muffler replacements.)
This will allow you to move or "work" the suspension
while safely checking for the location of the noise.
Look at the pivot points of the suspension. They
have rubber bushings that can fail.
Question: 1989 Mustang lx. my car has a bad oil leak at rear of engine. My Chilton’s
book shows the rear main seal as being two-piece
that fits in rear main. The parts store sold me a
one-piece seal. I would like to know which it is
before I go to the trouble of tearing down for one
type and it turn out to be the other type.
Answer: Your engine should be equipped
with a one-piece rear main seal.
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