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#11 of 105 Re: Check engine light [pancheaux] by tayl0rd Feb 13, 2007 (9:08 am)
Replying to: pancheaux (Feb 12, 2007 4:58 pm) Have you been checking any of the Mustang forums? There are hundreds of them out there. But as I recall, the MAF also serves the purpose of/replaces the air temp sensor.
#12 of 105 2002 ford mustang 3.8 V6 engine lite on. by boston4 Mar 08, 2007 (1:33 pm)
The car has a 1000,000K's on it and the egr valve has been replaced, obd11 reader comes up with a generic code 401 the book says ( exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient detected) This lite came on after the car had been parked for three weeks.
#13 of 105 2002 pontiac grand prix supercharges 3.8 by boston4 Mar 08, 2007 (1:40 pm)
This car has a 150,000k's on it and just out of warranty at 70,000k's the HUD (heads up display) started to fade in and out and sometimes disappered but would come back in a few minutes or by the next time you drove it. It works about 85% of the time. Have never taken the car in to a dealer as it sounds expensive. Lucky I still have a speedo lol.
#14 of 105 Wondering if anyone has had the same problem by casing1 Mar 13, 2007 (5:33 pm)
Ok so I own a 2005 mustang 6 cylinder bought new. Just had the fuel sensors finally replaced because we had gas problems, now that that is fixed I have also experienced a grinding noise between the speed of 90-95 miles an hour. Only at that speed. Mustang dealerhip said that they can't fix whatever it is because they can't drive that fast. The car wasn't making those noises when it was new. It only has 20,000 miles on it now. Anyone else having this problem. My concern is that I think it's a major problem and when the warranty runs out I'm buying a new transmission just because Ford can't drive 90 miles an hour to listen to the grinding.
#15 of 105 2002 GT engine cutting off suddenly by eriknelke Apr 17, 2007 (1:13 pm)
Hi,   I have an 02 GT that suddenly developed an odd desire to cut the engine at idle and under normal driving conditions. After driving it around for about an hour the engine just cut off. It sounded like it was trying to crank but wouldn't turn over. Came back an hour later and it started and ran fine. Prior to this I had gotten gas at a station I was later told sold bad gas to a family member and the cut off issue start when the tank was getting low. The next day it cut off shortly after starting and twice on the way to the dealer. Of course once they had it it wouldn't repeat the problem and it made it home fine. Their computer showed nothing wrong when the checked it. The fuel filter was replaced at 35K and now has 68K on the car.   It almost sounds like the engine isn't getting gas when i try to re start but that's just a guess. Alternateror and battery are good although the plugs should be replaced.   Anyone heard of this issue before or is it likely bad/dirty gas mucking up the filter? BTW I normally get 270 miles to a tank before i need to think about refilling but oddly this time around my mileage was in the 220's where it normally in the 270 range. Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Apr 18, 2007 6:45 am) djcrash31 (Jun 04, 2008 10:21 am)
#16 of 105 Re: 2002 GT engine cutting off suddenly [eriknelke] by tayl0rd Apr 18, 2007 (6:45 am)
Replying to: eriknelke (Apr 17, 2007 1:13 pm) One of two things. The Idle Air Controller or the Mass AirFlow sensor. With your poor fuel economy, I'm more inclined to think it's the MAF. But with the shutting down at idle and, seemingly, intermittent stalling, I'd say the IAC. Have them check both. A new MAF sensor will "break the bank" for the part (over $200 for such a tiny part.) The IAC is fairly inexpensive. BOTH are ridiculously simple and quick to replace, so don't let the dealer do it! Do it yourself.
#17 of 105 starter sticks by dewalt Apr 19, 2007 (8:31 am)
hi I have a 1965 ford mustang with a 289 and the starter drive is rubbing on the flex plate itll start but it squeel i dont know why because the bel housing and starter and the flex plate are all origanal Replies to this message: mustangmania (Feb 18, 2008 10:16 am) papasam1 (Oct 08, 2008 9:03 pm) archie45 (Jun 15, 2009 7:26 am) archie45 (Jun 15, 2009 7:27 am)
#18 of 105 Just a question by olehounddog Apr 25, 2007 (5:38 am)
2000 Mustang, 6 cyl., high mileage..........is there any practical advantage to using $10 spark plugs over $2 ones? Also, do plug wires need replacing or will they last forever? Thanks!!! Replies to this message: akirby (Apr 25, 2007 6:45 am)
#19 of 105 Re: Just a question [olehounddog] by akirby Apr 25, 2007 (6:45 am)
Replying to: olehounddog (Apr 25, 2007 5:38 am) If you have COPs (coil on plug) then you don't have traditional plug wires and you should be ok. If it's the traditional plug wires then they should be replaced periodically.   Use the OEM recommended spark plugs. If you haven't removed them for 100K miles or more - be careful. You really should replace the plugs every 60K or so just to keep them from melding with the block.
#20 of 105 V6 Mustangs. by mschmal Apr 25, 2007 (9:11 am)
V6 Mustangs DO NOT have coil on plug and the plug wires can burn out over time.   Mark Replies to this message: nancy49022 (Apr 26, 2007 7:12 am)

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