mechanic

Hey all, over the weekend my explorer decided it wanted to top out at 5mph, and since despite being 12 years old, it's definitely the nicest bed newest car I own, so I felt I should go to a shop instead of kicking it until it works like I've done with my other cars. It's got 115K on it, and full...

My idle sensor is going bad. The guy at auto zone said i need to figure out if its taking to much air or not enough. Then fix it. Personally im mechanically inclined but im eager to learn. Any suggestions 2004 ford explorer xls

I need to replace my outer U-Joint because it is making a vibration/ rubbing noise particularly when the wheel is turned. It is not the brakes and it is not the bearing pack (manual 4x4 hubs). I have heard it is difficult to do this and I don't have anyone to help me. Does anyone know a ball...

Have a question or two for ya'll I got this Explorer a week ago knowing it needed a head gasket, well thats all well and good I can do that, however, When we were taking the exhaust manifold off the bolts broke(no surprise there) but when i went to Advance Auto parts the bolts they have listed...

I am looking for a GOOD, TRUSTWORTHY mechanic here in Austin, TX. Long story short (for now) some @$$hole put sand/sugar in my gas tank and I had my entire fuel system replaced (almost entire system). I now have an oil leak on the driver's side and I can't find where it is coming from for the...

Hi all I am new to this forum. I have a Ford Explorer 2000 North Face and look for a experienced mechanic/enthusiast who can help me fix a few things with timing, idle timer, etc. I am based in the UK - North Hampshire / Surry border. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Bert

First post, told to put it here? Have been a ticketed mechanic in Revelstoke BC and will attempt to answer some questions that get asked onsite. Hope I can be of some help - need to ask questions myself at times

So I just found out by our mechanic that the Transmission Torque Converter is bad, and needs to be replaced. Would I be better off replacing the whole transmission? Or just the torque converter. We have our own mechanic we go to, so no way am I going to the dealer, and I could always buy the...