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The good new is, your ring is still there, but unfortunately it is not easy to get to. Dash work can be some of the most challenging jobs to perform. If your ring fell into the vents on the driver...

The ignition switch or linkage to the switch is broken. The ignition switch needs to have the small linkage from the back side of the key lock cylinder to turn the switch to start and run the vehicle. Have the...

Of course, confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. Be sure there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank and that the fuel is not old. Check for adequate fuel...

Your SUV has a rear liftgate that gives you access to the back cargo area. You can also use the liftgate window to access it (in a more limited way). There are controls for both the liftgate and the liftgate...

If you can move the tire in and out when on a jack then you may have a few different possible problems. The inner or outer tie rod ends may be worn. Your steering gear may also have worn bushings....

Check the fluid level in the transmission as low fluid will cause all kinds of transmission malfunctions. The problem you are describing could be either a transmission issue or an engine issue and sometimes a combination of both. If you...

If you can, try to lock the doors with the key and then wait for the alarm to set. Then unlock the drivers door with the key. This should disable the alarm. If it does not, then try doing the...

There are three different ways to cancel a remote start after the vehicle has been turned on: If you want to cancel the remote start from outside the vehicle, you can do so with the remote keyless entry (RKE)...

This is a known problem with this engine and Ford/Mercury has a technical bulletin for installing an insert into the spark plug hole. You may not think that you don't have a loss of threads in the hole, but you...

Hi there. Remove the battery cables and let the vehicle sit for about 30 minutes with no power. Then hook up the battery cables and turn on the key. Let the vehicle sit for about 1 minute. This will allow...

Hello. A popping / clunking noise when moving in reverse can be caused by many things. Two of the most common causes for those symptoms are worn axles or motor mounts. The axles are the joints that transmit power from...

Any child under 12 can be injured by an airbag going off due to their height or size. This includes infants in car seats. Because this truck may not come with rear seats, it may be necessary for someone under...

Hello. The noise you are hearing is that new serpentine belt sliding and skipping on the pulleys they are driving. This is typically caused by the belt being loose, or a pulley refusing to turn freely. Your vehicle is equipped...

Your car has several different ignition positions. They each offer slightly different functionality. Understanding what each does is important for being able to use your vehicle correctly. Here’s what you should know: Off: In this position, the engine is...

This is a common problem when the idle air control module is not functioning as it should. This is a component that helps to monitor air/fuel mixture at idle speed. When this is not working properly, this causes an imbalance...

Hi there. In most cases, a squeaking noise coming from a wheel is caused by worn out wheel bearings. This is common with a Porsche and many other European performance models around 50,000 miles. However, it could also be a...

If your car is equipped with the Park Aid System (not all Fusions have this system), you may see a warning reading “Check park aid” displayed in the message center. If you do, it means that the Park Aid system...

The All-Wheel Drive Off message can appear in the driver information center (DIC). When the DIC displays this alert, it means that the rear drive system is overheating, and the all-wheel drive (AWD) system has been disabled.

Hi and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. The inner and outer tie rods on your vehicle can take up to some time. The dealership will change out the tie rod ends and then perform a vehicle alignment, so the time there...

Hi. It sounds like there could be serval things causing the problem you are having. There is a possibility that the radiator is partical clogged up causing the suv to overheat when the pressure in the radiator is high because...

This may be related to a dirty of failing idle air control valve. This is a unit that monitors the air intake into the motor as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the motor. This information...

Noises can be difficult to give a direct answer without hearing them live, but I can give you some directions to take. Tires can give off a thumping sound due to irregular wear or a shifted belt. If you can...

While it might seem like your air bags should deploy during every accident, that’s actually not the case. Some aren’t severe enough to warrant it, while in other situations, deploying the air bags might actually cause injury if someone isn’t...

Hi there. Sounds like the engine is not getting enough fuel as if the fuel pump is not working. The engine will start normally and then die off when you give it gas. Check the fuel pressure when the engine...

Hi there. This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to...