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Why do squirrels stay in the engine compartment?

Why do squirrels stay in the engine compartment? There are 3 potential reasons: Nesting/Shelter: The engine compartment provides a legitimate place for either birthing or shelter in the winter months. Is it true that squirrels chew through plastic? Do Squirrels Chew Through Plastic? The second video shows more squirrel destruction done just for the sake of chewing. In this case, the material chewed was plastic from the plumbing drain pipe vent. Yes, squirrels will chew on plastic for some reason. Again, we’re not sure why. What can I put under my car hood to kill squirrels? Raid would be highly...
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Why does Ford Explorer make noise when driving?

Why does Ford Explorer make noise when driving? As a ford tech I have replace both rear and front wheel bearings on 02 and up explorers for that noise. mostly rears though. hope this helps. As a ford tech I have replace both rear and front wheel bearings on 02 and up explorers for that noise. mostly rears though. hope this helps. What are the symptoms of bad wheel bearings? The symptoms of bad wheel bearings include: Noise: A humming, rumbling or growling noise that increases with acceleration or as the vehicle turns. A loud constant whining or grinding noise...
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Why did my 1999 Ford Explorer not start?

Why did my 1999 Ford Explorer not start? Truck has been very reliable with the only maintenence done to it has been buying a new set of tires when got it,got rear and front brakes replaced and one time car did not start thought it was the starter had it checked out wasn't the problem,turned out to be the pulley that wasn't allowing it to crank replaced and nothing since. How many miles does a 1999 Ford Explorer have? I'm at 175k miles. Radio display went out at about 50k miles. Rear wiper works maybe one month out of the...
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Is the door keypad on a Ford F-150 Super Duty?

Is the door keypad on a Ford F-150 Super Duty? Ford F-Series has a great feature that no one uses: the door keypad. It allows you to open the door without using your key. Here is how to program and use it. This article applies to the Ford F-150 (2004-2014) and F-250 Super Duty (2005-2014). How to change keyless entry code on Ford F-150 through? To change this code, you will first have to enter the existing five digit code into the keypad on the driver side door. After that, push the 1•2 button and proceed to enter the new...
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Does a heater resistor get hot?

Does a heater resistor get hot? Yes that resistor will get very hot. The most common symptom of a failed blower motor resistor is when the heater fan only runs at the highest speed setting (4 or 5) and doesn't work at low speeds. In some cars, a failed blower motor resistor can cause a heater fan to stop working completely. Why does a 1 watt resistor not get hot? It's because each resistor is dissipating about 1/2 watt. A 1 watt resistor can safely dissipate 1 watt, and will not catch fire or do other nasty things. However, this...
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How do you turn off the alarm on a 2007 Ford Escape?

How do you turn off the alarm on a 2007 Ford Escape? To disable the door alarm on a ford escape sit in the seat, turn engine off, remove key, turn key to on position but don't crank, buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt three times and the wait for the warning light to go off. Where is the horn relay on a 2007 Ford Escape? The fuse panel is located on the right-hand side of the center console, by the instrument panel....Passenger compartment fuse panel (2005-2007)No.AFused function2015Horn2110up to 2006: Rear wiper motor, Rear wiper washer What should I do if...
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Does 2017 Ford Fusion have sync connect?

Does 2017 Ford Fusion have sync connect? Which Ford vehicles offer SYNC Connect? Currently, the 2017 Escape and 2017 Fusion are the only vehicles to offer SYNC Connect, but we can expect the high-tech convenience feature to be available on more Ford models in the near future. How do I connect my phone to my Ford Fusion? On your SYNC multimedia system, press Phone > Add Phone. The system is now discoverable from your mobile device, and may display a unique PIN. On your mobile device, select your Ford SYNC system in the Bluetooth menu. The two will now begin...
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What kind of misfire does a Ford 4.0L V6 have?

What kind of misfire does a Ford 4.0L V6 have? P0304 Cylinder #4 Misfire. P0305 Cylinder #5 Misfire. P0306 Cylinder #6 Misfire. Sometimes, even tho' the engine is suffering a bona-fide misfire, no misfire codes are registered and no check engine light (CEL) comes on. Lack of power upon acceleration. Where does the misfire code go on a Ford? The check engine light flashes on and off when the engine is experiencing the misfire. One or more misfire codes (P0300-P0306) will be stored in your Ford's PCM memory. P0300 Random Cylinder Misfire. What causes a misfire in a spark plug?...
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Why do back windows not go all the way down?

Why do back windows not go all the way down? Simply put, there's no place for the glass to go when the window rolls down. While the bottoms of a car's front doors stretch just about all the way to the vehicle's belly along their entire length, the lower edge of the rear door of most cars tends to curve upwards along the back axle's wheel well. How do I stop windows from rearranging my Desktop icons? The suggested setting change does not stop windows from rearranging icons. rearranging still happens even when auto-arrange is not selected. there has to...
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Why do we need to disconnect the battery cables before performing any major engine service?

Why do we need to disconnect the battery cables before performing any major engine service? Usually removing the positive cable first will cause no problems. However, removing the negative cable first is safer because it eliminates the possibility of having a short circuit if you inadvertently touch a tool to both the positive terminal and a metal part of the car at the same time. What should I do if my battery fuse is blown? If those are the ONLY things broken when the fuse is blown (make sure that turn signals, brake lights, etc DO work), I would leave...