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Knocking Noise in the engine driver side on startup. I don't hear the noise each time I start the car. If I turn off the car and start it again the noise will go away. Any idea what will cause it?

Looking for the alternator tourque specs for the 3 bolts and nut. Haynes doesn't list them.

I was adding oil to the truck but didn't notice that the oil bottle cap rubber seal was stuck to the bottle. The rubber seal fell inside the engine to the passenger side valve area and I can't see. Will it be okay to drive it like that? If not, how hard it will be to remove the passenger valve...

I'm looking for recommendations on front rotors and pads. In the past I bought coated rotors and ceremic pads from Advance and they are okay. I got the coated rotors because it snow here.

I'm planning to change the rear diff fluid in my 05 Mountaineer. It's not LS diff and it's making whine noise once you hit 45 mph. I'm going to use Mobil1 75w-140 gear oil. Is it okay to use the XL-3 friction modifier if I don't have LS? Will that help with the whine noise? Do you recommend a...

I'm getting ready to change the rear diff fluid. I have 05 Mountaineer v6 AWD with AdvanceTrac. I called 2 delaers to check if they have the xl3 friction modifier and both told me I don't need it since I don't have limited slip diff bases on my Vin number. How can I check if I have limited...

Several months ago (maybe even a year ago) the check engine ligjt came on with P0193 code. The truck drives fine with no issues with the check engine on. The check engine light turn off after I fill a full tank of gas and drive for 8-10 miles. The check engine light turns on after 20-30 miles...

Did anyone install these speakers in the rear doors? Cruchfield website say they will not fit the back door only the front door. They say the Infinity Primus will fit the back doors but they are lower quality. The reason the speakers doesn't fit the back door is the magent 1mm bigger than the...

I'm looking for instructions on how to replace the front inner and end tie rods and the torque specs. I'm also looking for the boot clamp replacement, i can't find anything that will fit the large end of the boot. Thanks

The passenger front seat section don't move up or down. It's stuck on the highest setting and it's not comfortable seating that way. The chair motor makes noise when you try to lower the seat but it's not moving. How do I fix it? Is there a way I can manually lower it?

What transfer case fluid you recommend? The delaer told me they no longer sells Mercon and to use Mercon LV. I read that you can use the Valvoline multi-vehicle transfer case fluid or mobil1 ATF. Will either work and be a better option than Mercon LV? I just want to make sure I buy the correct...

I'm replacing the fuel pressure sensor on my 05 Mountineer V6 and I can't find the torque number for the it. Anyone knows what's the tourque for the 2 sensor bolts?

Do i need to drain the radiator or just pull the old and install the new hose?

The Check Charging System warning start going on and off for the past several days. Yesterday while driving the dash and stereo turned off but the truck was still running. My daughter parked the truck and turned it off and wasn't able to start it after that. I tried to jump start it with my car...

Today i noticed a pool of coolant behind the passenger front wheel. It looks like it's dripping from the wheel well. Any idea what need to be fixed?

I have oil leak which looks like it's coming from the front crankshaft oil seal. How hard is it to replace and is there DIY (I wasn't able to find)? Any other parts I should replace while I'm doing it?

So the manual calls for 5 quarts when you do oil and filter change. I use K&N oil filter but I don’t think its different size compare to the Ford filter. If you check the dipstick after oi change, I usually check after a day or two of driving, the oil level is in the middle between the Min...

I'm going to replace all 4 struts since they are leaking. Truck have 120K miles on it so it's time. Any warnings or suggestions you have? Should I replace other parts while I’m doing the job? Like sway bar links. Thanks

Anyone is using these scanners or any similar scanners and can share their reviews? http://www.scantool.net/scan-tools/obdlink-mx.html https://plxdevices.com/product_info.php?id=GSST2BLUETOOTH http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ZC/

I have a transmission fluid leak from the front seal. It will cost $700 to fix it or I can do a complete rebuild for $3,500. Since the truck have 110k miles is it a good idea to do a complete rebuild or just fix the leak? If I do a complete rebuild what stuff I need to make sure they fix and...

Yesterday i was driving on the highway going 75mph posted speed limit. I started to notice smoke from the back of the truck on my rear view mirror, I pulled over and notice transmission fluid all over the bottom of the tuck. I tow the truck home. Today I’m trying to find where it’s leaking...

When I bought the truck the parking brake was working perfect and the parking brake was fully engaged when the pedal was push half way down. Several months ago my parking brake pedal suddenly was only engaging when the brake pedal was push all the way down to the floor. When I pulled the...

I think my rear caliper is stuck. I notice today after driving the truck a burning smell from the rear right side wheel. The parking brake was not on. The wheel is really hot and the rotor looks burn and dark. The pads are fairly new so it's not bad pads. The truck don't move if you put it in...

How can I get rid of the mildew smell coming from the rear vents? The front vents air don't smell. I only get the bad smell when I turn the rear fan. Thanks

Hello, how many bottles of Mercon V I need for drain and fill on 2005 Mountaineer with 5r55s tranny? Also, I want to install a Magnefine inline filter. Did anyone install this filter in their truck? Per Magnefine I need to install the filter after the tranny cooler in the return line...