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Serpentine belt came off
This vehicle is equipped with an automatic belt tensioner. So, if the belt slid off while driving, either the tensioner is weak or the pulleys are out of alignment. Also, there could be oil leaking down onto the belt, or...
Crank no start
From what you are saying the vehicle has spark and has fuel pressure of 35 psi. With out a scanner it can not be determined if you have any codes to a particular sensor but i suspect the MAP sensor...
Car losing power after warming up.
Hello, from your description on how it loses power then shuts off. I believe that you have fuel pump that is failing. A fuel pump is an electric pump, mounted inside the fuel tank, and as the pump runs it...
My headlight bulb came loose and has now melted into the side of the metal fixture it plugs into. What do I do
Hi there. The main part that contains the headlight bulb is called a headlight assembly (https://www.go-parts.com/ford-bronco-headlights.html). In most cases, when the headlight bulb melts inside or is 'welded' of fused to the inside of the assembly, it's best to replace...
How can i confirm the harmonic balancer is broken
There should be no appreciable run-out on the crank pulley and if a physical inspection of the balancer reveals damage, it should be replaced. If you do have a failed balancer, don't operate the engine because the imbalance and/or torsional...
windshield wiper missing spots
If the missing spots are within the area that is actually swept by the moving wiper blades, that means the spring tension on the arm is inadequate. Sometimes the spring that provides the tension will get rusty and sometimes the...
Have to accelerate slowly or dies
Hey there. This problem of stalls on acceleration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-shuts-off-when-stepping-on-gas-pedal-inspection) is most likely caused by the carburetor accelerator pump (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/accelerator-pump-replacement) is not pumping fuel into the engine when the throttle is pressed. This explains the vehicle running great at steady speeds...
TTB alignment
Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 1993 Ford Bronco. This is not common. You should have a lock that locks the adjuster in place after the alignment is done. It should not move once the lock nut is...
Having squeaks when driving over bumps and pot holes
There are a lot of different suspension components that can make the noise you are hearing and here is some of them to check: front and rear sway bar bushings and link arms. Shocks and shock bushings, front track bar...
sluggish, stalling, check engine light came on
With the car not being able to upshift and the sluggishness issue that you have, there are a few potential causes. The most common would be a shift solenoid, torque converter, MAF sensor or a fuel pressure issue. You will...
Idling high
Hello. It sounds like you are experiencing either an ignition timing problem or an issue with the carburetor. Most of the time if the engine runs fine at higher speeds, this is caused by a carburetor issue. The throttle plates...
Car starts but then stalls
Since this issue did not present itself until after the replacement of the ignition switch, it most likely was created during the installation or reassembly process. In order to replace the ignition switch, the steering column needs to be lowered....
Have a 1990 bronco xlt 5.8 switched transmission from a 1995 c6 tranny the transmission gears timing is off wat can i do
Have a transmission mechanic check the transmission to see if it is an internal problem or just the governor needs replaced. You may just have the kick down linkage adjusted wrong and needs a simple reset of linkage. This can...
Do any of your mechanics work on a 1972 Ford Bronco in zip code 75034 ?
Hi there. We have a few mobile mechanics in the Frisco area, so if you'd like to see if one of them could come to your location to complete an oil / filter change and top off fluids on your...
My front tires are kicked out at the bottom of the tires. Ball joint problem?
What you are describing is negative camber. Many vehicles have slight negative camber to promote stability on turns but the amount is minimal, perhaps 0.50 to 1 degree. If the negative camber on your vehicle exceeds the factory specification, typically...
Truck bogs down at wot.
Hi there. It appears as if you've checked all the usual suspects that can impact acceleration "bogging" issues except for two the throttle body and fuel injectors. When you're quickly applying throttle to a fuel injected engine, having a clean...
Transfercase won't engage into 4lo.
You should first lock in the front hubs and try to move forward in 4hi and then put it in neutral and shift to 4lo. It may take a little move forward and moving shifter to lock it in. My...
Can't find a ecu.
You can use the engine but you are going to have a hard time getting it to work since the two years are a generation apart when it comes to the computer systems. The 1994 was an OBD1 and the...
car suddenly won't start but radio and lights work, repair shop can't find problem
For the vehicle to start, many different systems must work. The most common causes of no-start conditions are the battery, starter, battery cable, ignition switch, or the fuel pump. Any of these can be intermittent issues, which will not always...
Will a 3.5L Ecoboost engine fit? How much work would it take to install one?
Hello, it is probably possible to fit that particular engine (or any engine really), with the features you like on that vehicle. However it will probably be expensive and will likely be a highly custom job that requires special parts,...

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