Q: Seat lever that moves the back of the seat is broken

This is absolutely not a normal thing; however, it is not a first occurrence for a Ford Escape. In fact, this event has happened enough times that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began an investigation involving 2010-2011 Ford...

Cars basically use the battery at start up. Once the vehicle is running the alternator takes over and provides the car with the electricity it needs to run. If the alternator stops producing the electricity the car needs, the car...

The terrain management allows you to choose the best driving mode for your vehicle: Normal, Mud/Ruts, Sand, and Grass/Gravel/Snow. To set the mode, rotate the Terrain Management knob to the desired setting. Be sure to rotate the knob back to...

You may not have to, however it will make getting to the water pump much easier. This is a job where it is a matter of convenience if you have the time and patience, however if you are in a...

Hi there. There is probably a loose heat shield on the exhaust system. Crawl under the car when it is cold, and see if the heat shields on the catalytic converters are loose or rusted off in spots. They tend...

If you are referring to the engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel, unless the gauge is misreporting the temperature (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/temperature-gauge-is-maxed-out-inspection), a likely cause of too low of an engine temperature is a cooling system thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) that is...

Hi there. The best stuff to use to remove paint off chrome is Rust-Oleum Aircraft Remover (a paint remover for aircraft vehicles). The remover is very powerful, so you will want to cover the paint on your vehicle with cardboard...

Hi Marcel. Thanks for submitting your question today. If you found coolant on top of the motor, then it is more than likely that the coolant inlet hose attached to the top & side of the motor either has a...

It is possible that the camshaft sensor is the cause of the issue. It is also possible that there could be an issue with the timing or the crankshaft sensor. I would recommend having a qualified professional inspect your vehicle...