What you are describing sounds like a bad turn signal flasher (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/hazard-turn-signal-flasher-replacement). The flasher unit is an electrical unit that is usually located under the hood and is wired with the turn signal lights. This flasher sends short intermittent bursts...
Hello. Most of the time if the OD is not working it is because the computer has locked it out. This occurs if the vehicles control module detects and issue within the transmission so it locks out this gear. The...
Hi there. The issue with your speedometer not working properly is the transmission output shaft speed sensor has a faulty pickup or broken wire inside it. The speed sensor has a magnet that reads between teeth on a gear within...
Hi there: In general, when you experience a loss of engine power in a 2008 Ford Turbo Diesel pick-up, it's a sign of two potential problems. First and most common is that the fuel or ignition system is damaged, faulty...
This sounds like most likely an oil pressure sending unit problem. These vans are somewhat known for this problem. The sending unit sits down near the oil filter and will cause the gauge to read intermittently when the sending unit...
Hello. I recommend checking the operation of the thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-thermostat) to ensure it opens and closes at the proper temperature. You also could have some air in your cooling system causing the heating system to blow cold at inappropriate times....
Hello. Firstly, I suggest checking for vacuum leaks, the turbo piping for leaks, and the exhaust tubing that goes to the EGR valve for any cracks. Any of those conditions could cause high pitched noises. I've noticed that a few...
You most likely have a leak in the system. I have seen a lot of failures in the heater's hoses and connections for this model. You typically will need to perform a coolant pressure test with the engine cover in...
This is most likely coolant leaking. There is a coolant outlet housing at the rear of the engine in the at the top of the block in the V. This is a possible area for the leak. A cooling system...
You may have two different problems or the a/c control switch went bad. The blower since it has power then the blower resistor or blower switch may be bad. For the compressor not coming on you would need to have...
Hello - I suspect you will find blown head gaskets (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/blown-head-gasket) based on the oil in the coolant" observation, with indications of extremely high pressure coming into the cooling system. Hopefully the determination you have that cylinder heads themselves were...
To be blunt, there is no specific number that we can give you. You have to understand that diesel fuel gels in colder climates due to the amount, and types, of paraffin wax that is used in the manufacture of...
Hey there: If the injector control pressure sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/injector-control-pressure-sensor-replacement) is faulty, you should have received an error code or check engine light warning code that triggered that light on the dashboard. Try downloading all error codes first as it could...
Hello there, you have a few different things going on with your Ford E-350. You did not state if the vehicle will start or not with these problems. If the vehicle will not start and it has these faults the...
It depends on the problem. If you have had the ignition lock replaced and are using the key that came with it then it will not have cuts on the key for the door. Make sure you are using the...
Hello. The conditions you described could result of a fuel injector o-ring leakage, a fuel injector control module intermittent failure, or a glow plug failure (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-bad-or-failing-glow-plugs). I would also recommend checking the electrodes on the spark plugs. Get some help...
The procedures to diagnose a vehicle that is a no crank or no power condition would always start with the battery being tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-a-car-battery). Make sure the battery is fully charged. Next, check each and every fuse in the fuse...
Hello. This could be solved simply by replacing the window switch. However, it is also possible that there may be a problem with the window motor or regulator. I would suggest you have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic,...
