P0170 Code: Indicates a Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 1), the computer is having issues maintaining the optimal air-fuel mixture. Common Symptoms: Check Engine Light, rough idling, poor acceleration, misfires, reduced fuel economy, black smoke, or fuel odor. Main Causes: Vacuum leaks, faulty MAF or O2 sensors, fuel delivery issues, exhaust leaks, or computer problems. Diagnosis… Read More »
The Ford 2.0L EcoBoost is a popular 4-Cylinder engine used in many small Ford vehicles. It was introduced in 2008 Ford Explorer America concept car, and used in many cars, trucks, and small vans. The engine was Redesigned in 2015 with more power but the firing order and cylinder locations are the same. Whichever year… Read More »
The Ford Triton V10 6.8L is a popular heavy-duty V10 engine used in many trucks, vans, and buses. It was introduced in 1997, and after several upgrades and variations, it is currently still in use. The Triton V10 6.8L has two main versions, the 2-valve and 3-valve. The original 2-valve version had issues with the… Read More »
The Ford 351 Windsor 5.8L is a popular V8 engine known for its high performance and was used in many Ford cars and trucks. It was introduced in 1969, and after several upgrades and variations, it was used until 1996. While the Ford 302 engine is very similar to the 351 Windsor, the firing order… Read More »
Ford 3.0L Engine Mounted Forward Firing Order Diagram Ford 3.0L Engine Mounted Sideways Firing Order Diagram The Ford 3.0L is a popular V6 engine used in many Ford cars and trucks. It was introduced in 1986 and after several upgrades and variations it was used until 2008. The engine can be mounted sideways or forward.… Read More »
A Ford P0022 error code is an “Intake Camshaft Position Timing – Over-Retarded (Bank 2).” Common causes include dirty engine oils, bad or clogged VCT solenoid, and slipped timing chain Symptoms can vary but include low oil pressure, limo modem, engine pinging, and more. If you have a Ford vehicle with a P0022 OBDII Code… Read More »
If you have a Ford vehicle with a dashboard error message saying “Check Fuel Fill Inlet”, the computer is seeing a problem with the “No Gas Cap System”. This is a common problem for Ford vehicles, including the F150, Mustangs, or any Ford Capless Fuel System. The No Cap system was created to eliminate the… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of this post for a visual walk-through if needed. If you have a 2015-2023 Ford Mustang 5.0 and need to check the oil level, it is quick and easy to do. The hood will need to be opened to get access to the dipstick, which will show the engine… Read More »
Anyone who has an engine light come on will no doubt like to know what the problem is. The standard way is to use an OBDII scan tool which will give the error code, and can then be looked up. But what if you dont have a scan tool? Most vehicles have a built-in diagnostic… Read More »
If your car or truck has the dreaded check engine light come on, there are Do-It-Yourself scanner tools that can show the problem. All cars and trucks built after 1995 come with a built-in port called an OBDII. The OBDII port talks directly to the vehicle’s computer and, when used with an OBDIi scan tool,… Read More »
If you have a Ford that uses a fuel pump driver module, it can be bypassed for testing. This can be a good way to test if the module is bad or possibly get the vehicle home in an emergency. I recently ran into this problem with a 2008 Ford F-150 that had a fuel… Read More »
I had a 1998 Ford Taurus that the fans would not spin which was making it overheat. (Video at bottom of page.) I finally found the problem and these are the steps I went through to find the solution. These same steps can be applied to any third generation Ford Taurus 1996-1998. Fuses and Relays… Read More »
Ford Taurus/Sable Fuel Trouble Shooting 1996 to 1999 OverView Ford made what is called the third generation Ford Taurus from 1996 to 1999 It made both the DOHC engine and the SOHC engine. With the SOHC 3.0L EFI 6cyl the most common. When dealing with fuel problems with any vehicle care must be… Read More »