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    The brake proportioning valve connector broke off.

    OK so today I'm replacing the master cylinder on my van and when I went to disconnect the wire from the switch in the proportioning valve the damn thing broke. Does any one know where to get said piece of plastic crap or will I end up having to replace the entire proportioning valve? :(...
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    Transmission won't catch in reverse.

    SO last night I managed to get stuck on an iced up driveway and tried "rocking" the van from drive to reverse to break free, even used 3/4 of a bag of cat litter for traction, which did work, some what. Well I managed to move forward but kept spinning. After a few tries the transmission would...
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    Rear control arm bushings.

    OK folks, any suggestions on what I can do to fix this issue. The bolt seems to be as tight as it can get and wont budge in either direction. It's causing some major rear sway issues while driving. *sorry about the huge image in advance*
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    Solved The A/C blower is not blowing strong.

    I replaced my blower motor last summer after the OE one died. My problem is that even with the new one it doesn't seem to blow as strong as the original did back when I first got the van. I did make sure there wasn't any obstructions in the duct work when I replaced the motor. Would a failing...
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    Solved Front brake hose removal.

    Does any one have a "trick" to getting the front brake hose out if it's bracket? I have the new hose and need to get it in, but have to get the old one out first. The clip on the top side is already off but it doesn't want to budge. Will I have to cut the bracket to remove the old hose? Thank...
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    Universal air intake tube.

    Well time has taken it's toll on my air intake tube. The rubber at the intake has all but disintegrated and duct tape is my current "fix". Has anyone changed over to a Universal Air Intake System, and if so did you have any luck with it. Mine is a 96 with a 3.0 and I'm sure anything I'd...
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    The shift lever binds, and feels stiff in my 1996 Aerostar.

    Over the past few weeks I have dealing with an issue of the shift lever being difficult to nearly impossible to move. Sometimes I can shift from park to drive or reverse with no problem. Other times I have to pull hard and pretty much "jerk" the lever to get her into gear (drive and reverse) to...
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    LED lighting.

    OK, here's a few night shots of the lighting on my 96. Flash went off on this one. Here's some outside shots. *note: left headlight is LED VS HID on the Right* Side view From the back. I'll grab more and use the tripod in a later shoot.
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    Solved My instrument panel lighting was upgraded to LEDs but they aren't working.

    Here's the issue. I just replaced the bulbs in my instrument panel and they worked briefly then all the lights on the circuit went out. I checked the fuse and it's fine. Any ideas or suggestions what may have happened? Thank you in advance. :scratch:
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    Solved Transmission won't shift from park with the engine on.

    Well this is something new to me. With the vehicle running I can't get my transmission to shift out of park. It will however shift when the key is turned forward and NOT running. It will "full cycle" shift once I start her in neutral. I'm thinking it may be the neurtral safety switch or another...
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    Headlight conversion/dimensions.

    Just the other night I fell victim to a random act of suicidal wildlife. In short I hit a deer with my 96 Aerostar and ended up with some damage to the front end (images below). The only consolation is that I'm getting between 35-40 lbs of meat from that 8 point buck. The other meat & the rack...
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    Sputtering & backfire.

    I'm starting to get a "sputter/backfire" from my 96 3.0. I've recently changed out the OE wires and a fresh set of plugs. I'm wondering if they're over gapped and if this may be the cause. Any input is welcomed cuz this is annoying the crap out of me.
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    Check engine light issue.

    I have a 96 Aerostar that has a "Check Engine" light "issue. I took her in to have the fuel system cleaned about two weeks ago and discovered that I have a bad manifold gasket on the drivers side. Could this cause a "low compression" issue and possibly account for a "lean" reading with the...
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