OK, Beware, as this is a strange one.
First off, this is a interference engine, have seen one extensively damaged in a vehicross.
If doing a timing belt for maintenece, you will be ok knowing these things: The cams are likely to move when removing the belt, use precautions and pay attention. Also know that the cams […]

 CONCERN
 
        Driver’s window is inoperative. Testing has proved that the switch and window motor is ok.      
  
 ANOTHER CONCERN
 
         It needs a computer because the one touch feature has failed. And it is expensive. And it has taken about three hours to figure this out. The computer is behind the fuse panel and thats another hour to […]

If one of these vehicles makes it into you shop with a glowing MIL and a code DTC P0108 - MAP SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE don’t jump the gun when you only see 1.9 – 2.0vdc being displayed on you scan tool. At first glance I thought it was a little strange and maybe a […]

Just thought I’d put this in here, if you’ve ever worked on any Montanas or Ventures you’ve known this for years but for those who haven’t, remember any issues with most interior accessories are traceable back to the right side door trim. There is 3-6 splices that all sit under the passangers seat and along […]

HERE’S A TIP. Explorer Sport-Trac. After installing a rear window motor and regulator, the motor has to be “REINITIALIZED” or it won’t work. After trying the procedure probably 10 times and it not working (It would run through procedure, but as soon as the key was shut off the window would be in-op) Had to […]

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT A VIN “6″ VEHICLE ONLY HAS ONE CONTROLLER AND VIN “C” VEHICLE HAS TWO CONTROLLERS.WE ALSO FOUND THAT VIN INFO TO BE WRONG. WE HAVE A VIN “C” VEHICLE THAT YOU MUST ID AS A VIN “6″ TO ACCESS ANY TRANS INFO AS OUR VEHICLE HAS ONLY ONE CONTROLLER WITH A […]

DISCONNECT NEG TERMINAL. REMOVE FLUID FROM RESEVOIR. LIFT VEHCILE & REMOVE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL & SPLASH SHIELD. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY USING 3 JAW PULLER. LOOSEN P/S PRESSURE LINE @ BACK OF PUMP. REMOVE 3 BOLTS ATTACHING PUMP TO CAST ALUMINUM HOUSING. NOW THE PUMP SHOULD MOVE FREELY. REMOVE LOWER ALTERNATOR THROUGH BOLT @ TOP OF […]

There seems to be some issues regarding fill procedure for this transmission.
These are the steps I recommend for replacing the filter and (or) adding fluid.
A) Drain Fluid From Drain Plug into A Container that will hold about 6 quarts.
B) Remove transmission pan and filter catching residual fluid in same container.
C) Drain residual fluid from pan […]