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Why did Ford discontinue the V10?

Why did Ford discontinue the V10? It's now called the Coyote motor. The v10 is discontinued and for good reason. The 5.4 triton was gutless, had cam phaser issues that made people think they had a rod knock and they sucked gas like no other. How old is the Ford Excursion V10? While we have highlighted many of the upgrades made by Tylus to his 2000 Ford Excursion, there has been plenty more done to refresh this 17-year old ¾-ton SUV, so if you are looking for repair information on your own Excursion, check out this thread in the forum....
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Can a Ford Escape air conditioner work when it is not cold?

Can a Ford Escape air conditioner work when it is not cold? It is entirely possible for your Escape’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is not blowing cold at all. That’s why troubleshooting the air conditioner is totally different than troubleshooting the heater. Why is my Ford Escape blowing hot air? 2011 Ford Escape. AC blowing hot air. The compressor kept cutting out. On and off but never cold air, anyhow. Bought the freon recharge. Tried to recharge high side (bigger tube) but the gauge read full (red area). I bled the AC high pressure...
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What happens if keyless remote battery dies while driving?

What happens if keyless remote battery dies while driving? Here's how to start the engine, says LTS Rick Barnicoat: “If your fob battery has died, hold the logo side of the fob very close to your vehicle's Start/Stop button, then push the button—your vehicle should start up.” “ The power door locks in your car are powered by the car's battery. Why is the immobiliser still active after a 24 hour charge? Thanks for this advise Scudney, they are self levelling, and fully charged after a 24 hour charge the battery still only showed 12.5 volts. The second and most...
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Why is my Ford f250 overheating?

Why is my Ford f250 overheating? While there are a variety of reasons your Ford F-250 is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. What makes a transmission run hot? Old, worn out, or burned fluid will cause the transmission to run hot. Transmission slipping is another hint that the fluid is low and old. A defective solenoid can cause the transmission to run hot. Driving habits, conditions, and weather are other possible causes of transmission overheating. How does the heater work on a Ford F250?...
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What are the parts of a steering wheel called?

What are the parts of a steering wheel called? Components of a Steering system:Steering wheel.Steering column or shaft.Steering gear.Drop arm or pitman arm.Ball joints.Drag link.Steering arm.Stub axle. What plastic are steering wheels made of? Steering wheels are made from either molded, pigmented vinyl resins or from RIM pigmented urethane when a ductile material is required. Plastic has helped make possible modern interior steering columns made from a variety of in-mold thermoplastic and metal components. Are steering wheels made of real leather? Car steering wheels are often covered with leather in the higher price categories. Because they are in regular contact...
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Do you need the VIN number to order parts?

Do you need the VIN number to order parts? In today's world every thing is VIN (vehicle identification number) specific. It is still possible to look parts up for your vehicle with-out your VIN number but it takes much longer, as we have to the year, make, and model, trim level, and package of your vehicle. Is giving out the VIN number to a buyer Safe? That being said, it is perfectly safe to give out your VIN. It's in (essentially) plain sight, just like your license plate. We at Instamotor would argue in favor of sharing your VIN when...
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What does ABS code b1342 on Ford Explorer mean?

What does ABS code b1342 on Ford Explorer mean? Hi, I got Ford Explorer XLS 2006, VIN: 1FMEU72E06UB24150, the computer showed up two errors C1285 Booster Solenoid Circuit Failure and B1342 ECU is failed. What does it mean and which parts are defect … read more I have a 2001 taurus with a/t, a/c, 3.0 dual overhead cams with abs code B1342. Do I need to replace the control modual? What does b1342 mean on a Ford ECU? The B1342 code means that the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) has failed, usually the code is combine with other issues or codes....
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What happens to the lock when you close the door?

What happens to the lock when you close the door? The act of closing the door causes the spring to release, which moves the bolt back in place to keep the door closed. Most of the time, spring bolt locks will lock on their own when you close the door, much like the type of lock you’d find on a hotel door. When does a car automatically lock its doors? With this system enabled, your car will automatically lock the doors once you exceed a set speed, usually 5 mph. If it does turn out to be drive-off locking that’s...
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What happens if the tire pressure monitor goes wrong?

What happens if the tire pressure monitor goes wrong? Your car includes some pretty advanced electronics, such as the Tire Pressure Monitoring system (TPMS). The TPMS is supposed to monitor the amount of air in each tire. However, if something goes wrong with the system, it will not be able to provide you with this information. How does the tire pressure monitor work on a GM Truck? On most GM cars and trucks, turn the key to the "on" position, and press the lock and unlock buttons on the fob at the same time. From there both are similar. The...
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Where do I find the radio unlock code?

Where do I find the radio unlock code? In order to obtain your radio unlock code, you need to find your radio’s serial number. You can get the radio serial number directly from your radio. Step 1: Turn on the ignition. Turn the key to “accessory” mode or “on” mode. What happens when you enter a wrong ford radio code? Radios in Ford cars get stuck after ten unsuccessful attempts. In this case, we turn on the radio and keep button 6 pressed for ten seconds. With this, you have another three tries, which if you run out, your unit...