I have a 2002 Ford Explorer %26amp; a 1986 Mustang. They get about the same, pitiful mileage of about 14mpg. I can't afford a new car/hybrid. Is there anyway to get better mileage out of either other than the basics...tire inflation, oil %26amp; filter replacements, etc. And...unfortunately, a bicycle won't take me where I need to go. Are hydrogen or water conversion kits really effective %26amp; would either work for me? Thanks for any suggestions.|||14 in a 2002 Explorer? Must be a lot of city driving.
Step one would be a new fuel filter,air filter, and spark plug change if not done within last 30,000 miles or so and oil in last 5,000 miles as most neglect this and eats the fuel mileage hard.
make sure air pressure is at 35psi and be easy on the gas is about the only real proven fuel economy answers.
The water conversions still have the jury out on them.. some swear by them, some say it doesn't work as claimed for the money spent to buy and install the system (as the water has to be metered just so or you can explode a engine)
And what I read is from certified techs... not the people selling these systems on the side|||no, you would have to redo the whole car. new tranny, gearing. It wouldn't be cost effective. All you can do it dont drive fast and keep the car running good.|||It is a lot of money to replace all the parts you would need to in order to convert either of your vehicles. Which is not very cost effective, if you're going to spend that much converting, you would be better off buying a cheap little rust-bucket just to get you around with high MPG's for a couple hundred bucks!
Another thing you can do is maximize your current MPG's
http://www.automedia.com/More_MPG_Tips/c鈥?/a>
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
How much do I need to save to get a decent ford mustang?
I will be turning 16 next month and I am getting a job when I do. I will immediately save up for a car and I really want to buy a used v6 ford mustang (I want a v8 but my mom won't let me). I don't want a convertible, just a coupe. I would like an automatic but could learn to drive stick. So if anyone has any advice/price ranges let me know please.|||for the 94-99 generation you could expect to pay anywhere from 3000-6000, 2000-2005 generation 6000-9000, 2005-2010 generation 9400-134000.obviously mileage and options will determine which side of the price tag the car would be on. hope that gave you some perpspective
How much would it cost to fix the tracking on my ford fiesta?
I have a 1998 ford fiesta mk4, I've been driving around all winter, but the icy tracks left on the road have knocked my tracking out quite a bit. It's due for an MOT soon, but the car itself is only worth a few hundred quid. I want to know if it's worth fixing this, as it's sound otherwise.
Thanks in advance.|||if you can get it fixed with a couple hundred it is good. otherwise buy a new one|||about 拢20/30|||It is a simply job for your local tyre bay... so not even mechanics rates... but they do need some measuring equipment and a couple of wrenches. You will get your money back by eliminating uneven wear on your tyres...they wear out in no time at all if the tracking is out. If the guys at the tyre bay are friendly get them to swap the wheels front to back while you are there and put the uneven ones on the back, where they will run more evenly and last longer.|||save you the trouble , i give you 拢150 for your car.
Thanks in advance.|||if you can get it fixed with a couple hundred it is good. otherwise buy a new one|||about 拢20/30|||It is a simply job for your local tyre bay... so not even mechanics rates... but they do need some measuring equipment and a couple of wrenches. You will get your money back by eliminating uneven wear on your tyres...they wear out in no time at all if the tracking is out. If the guys at the tyre bay are friendly get them to swap the wheels front to back while you are there and put the uneven ones on the back, where they will run more evenly and last longer.|||save you the trouble , i give you 拢150 for your car.
How much for a ford taurus 2000 transmission?
i was wondering how much it cost to put a new transmission in a ford taurus se 2000 .
plus manufactory.|||This is a trouble-prone transmission, so if you plan to keep the car, a junkyard replacment isn't the best idea.
The Genuine Ford rebuilts are the best and offer the best warranty 3yrs/36K miles. But they're also the most expensive--retail price around $2,200 PLUS installation.
Your best bet is to find a reputable local transmission shop--not one of those chain rebuilders. Look to see if they are a member of ATRA (Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association). If they give you an ATRA warranty, it will be honored by any other member shop. These guys tend to know transmissions better than the chain operations.
The chains just buy rebuilts from their franchiser. The techs usually don't get into them to find out what's wrong. They just remove and replace.
Rick
I'm a retired ASE Master/L-1 Technician. I still keep current with the latest automotive technology. Visit my blog for cool articles and TSB's: http://free-auto-repair-advice.blogspot.鈥?/a>|||There are apparentally 6 different transmissions for a for tarus. If you are wanting to go cheap, go to car-part.com and look for yours. I saw one on there for as little as $150.
you can get it installed for around 300-400. maby cheaper|||it really depens on alot of things..just a automatic...cost new $650.00 ..........rebuilt $500.00 this is a good avg...|||Depends if you get a factory new or a rebuilt. Rebuilt including rebuild-able exchange could cost as much as $2,000 installed. Factory new will be about $1,000 more. Both come with warranties. Best would be to call a some shops to get quotes. Then decide.
plus manufactory.|||This is a trouble-prone transmission, so if you plan to keep the car, a junkyard replacment isn't the best idea.
The Genuine Ford rebuilts are the best and offer the best warranty 3yrs/36K miles. But they're also the most expensive--retail price around $2,200 PLUS installation.
Your best bet is to find a reputable local transmission shop--not one of those chain rebuilders. Look to see if they are a member of ATRA (Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association). If they give you an ATRA warranty, it will be honored by any other member shop. These guys tend to know transmissions better than the chain operations.
The chains just buy rebuilts from their franchiser. The techs usually don't get into them to find out what's wrong. They just remove and replace.
Rick
I'm a retired ASE Master/L-1 Technician. I still keep current with the latest automotive technology. Visit my blog for cool articles and TSB's: http://free-auto-repair-advice.blogspot.鈥?/a>|||There are apparentally 6 different transmissions for a for tarus. If you are wanting to go cheap, go to car-part.com and look for yours. I saw one on there for as little as $150.
you can get it installed for around 300-400. maby cheaper|||it really depens on alot of things..just a automatic...cost new $650.00 ..........rebuilt $500.00 this is a good avg...|||Depends if you get a factory new or a rebuilt. Rebuilt including rebuild-able exchange could cost as much as $2,000 installed. Factory new will be about $1,000 more. Both come with warranties. Best would be to call a some shops to get quotes. Then decide.
What is the real situation about the Ford Motor Company?
Many articles in mass media describe the situation in the Ford Motor Company as very positive. Ford is developing very fast, sales are growing, and the reputation is on a high level. Do you think this situation is really so or it鈥檚 only mass media picture for customers?
Thanks!|||I think you are mistaken heakel. It was GM who took government loans, and it is GM who is paying its loan payments with its US Government escrow balance.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/23/general鈥?/a>
The real situation about Ford is basically what you described.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ford-po鈥?/a>
As the article states, the selling of Volvo is a main reason Ford is seeing a much larger net income. However, the facts also state much increased sales performance globally, and reduced operations costs. Their vehicles are also receiving higher quality scores.|||apparently Haeckel can't read. That would be GM that said they paid back the loan. It is kind of misleading as they moved money around. Ford never took any government money. That is part of the success they have. They also sold off some parts and are making cars again. They really are doing that good. No media playing here.|||Yes, Ford is looking very good right now, but they cannot let that success go to their heads or they will be back where they were only a few years ago. On another note what the first answerer said is very misleading, GM paid back their loan with money that was given to them by the government, but the government never asked them for repayment of that money. If you were given free money wouldn't you use it? I know I would! Ford has actually received plenty of government cash, but it was not asked of them to repay it. Toyota, Honda, GM they all get plenty of government help on a yearly basis but are not asked to repay it.|||I think Haeckel is confusing Ford w/ GM
(speaking of not getting your facts straight first)
Ford's situation is actually a better than it's competition. Since they never took a loan they don't have to worry about paying anything back. Their sales are up compared to their competition. And they're all set to introduce new models like the Fiesta, the new Focus, and the 2011 Mustang 5.0. So things can only get better for Ford|||The media has a good way of believing what they are told without actually verifying all facts. Ford says it has paid back it's US loans, but in fact they have only paid off a years worth, and the money used to pay off that loan was escrow money. To make matters worse the escrow money was actually US government money!
Search drudgereport.com
There is an article on there within the last few days stating all the facts.
Thanks!|||I think you are mistaken heakel. It was GM who took government loans, and it is GM who is paying its loan payments with its US Government escrow balance.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/23/general鈥?/a>
The real situation about Ford is basically what you described.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ford-po鈥?/a>
As the article states, the selling of Volvo is a main reason Ford is seeing a much larger net income. However, the facts also state much increased sales performance globally, and reduced operations costs. Their vehicles are also receiving higher quality scores.|||apparently Haeckel can't read. That would be GM that said they paid back the loan. It is kind of misleading as they moved money around. Ford never took any government money. That is part of the success they have. They also sold off some parts and are making cars again. They really are doing that good. No media playing here.|||Yes, Ford is looking very good right now, but they cannot let that success go to their heads or they will be back where they were only a few years ago. On another note what the first answerer said is very misleading, GM paid back their loan with money that was given to them by the government, but the government never asked them for repayment of that money. If you were given free money wouldn't you use it? I know I would! Ford has actually received plenty of government cash, but it was not asked of them to repay it. Toyota, Honda, GM they all get plenty of government help on a yearly basis but are not asked to repay it.|||I think Haeckel is confusing Ford w/ GM
(speaking of not getting your facts straight first)
Ford's situation is actually a better than it's competition. Since they never took a loan they don't have to worry about paying anything back. Their sales are up compared to their competition. And they're all set to introduce new models like the Fiesta, the new Focus, and the 2011 Mustang 5.0. So things can only get better for Ford|||The media has a good way of believing what they are told without actually verifying all facts. Ford says it has paid back it's US loans, but in fact they have only paid off a years worth, and the money used to pay off that loan was escrow money. To make matters worse the escrow money was actually US government money!
Search drudgereport.com
There is an article on there within the last few days stating all the facts.
How much does it cost to replace piston rings on a Ford Focus?
Hello there,
How much does it cost to have piston rings replaced on a Ford Focus? Would it be cheaper to buy the rings myself (if this is possible) and just pay for labour or is it best just to let the garage to do their work?|||Why would you just want to replace the piston rings? By the time the piston rings are worn out the bearings, valves and camshaft are also ready to be replaced or rebuilt. If you have a problem and someone told you that you need to replace the rings I'd suggest you take it some where else and get a second opinion. Before you have any major work done you should get several estimates for the job.|||i'M curious as to know what mileage it's done????|||Dude replacing the piston rings in your engine is not a small job! As a rough guide you will need the following parts:-
Complete set of gaskets 拢150
Timing belt kit 拢100
Piston rings 拢90
Additional to this you may require the following:-
Pistons 拢120
Re-bore 拢100
All this plus the labour to do the work.
If the car is an early model Focus it would be cheaper to replace the engine with either a service exchange engine or an engine from a scrap yard.
Ja.|||what makes you think u need to replace piston rings|||you're looking at a engine removal and tear down, plus parts, $1200 to $1800...might be better to look for a used salvage engine..|||hey,
id have a look on this website if you decide to buy them your self..
http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Cars-Motorbi鈥?/a>
they seem to be about 鈧?0, this even gives u a good indication as if the garage charges you loads more you'll know that they're over charging you for labour!
hope it works out and you get the best deal!
How much does it cost to have piston rings replaced on a Ford Focus? Would it be cheaper to buy the rings myself (if this is possible) and just pay for labour or is it best just to let the garage to do their work?|||Why would you just want to replace the piston rings? By the time the piston rings are worn out the bearings, valves and camshaft are also ready to be replaced or rebuilt. If you have a problem and someone told you that you need to replace the rings I'd suggest you take it some where else and get a second opinion. Before you have any major work done you should get several estimates for the job.|||i'M curious as to know what mileage it's done????|||Dude replacing the piston rings in your engine is not a small job! As a rough guide you will need the following parts:-
Complete set of gaskets 拢150
Timing belt kit 拢100
Piston rings 拢90
Additional to this you may require the following:-
Pistons 拢120
Re-bore 拢100
All this plus the labour to do the work.
If the car is an early model Focus it would be cheaper to replace the engine with either a service exchange engine or an engine from a scrap yard.
Ja.|||what makes you think u need to replace piston rings|||you're looking at a engine removal and tear down, plus parts, $1200 to $1800...might be better to look for a used salvage engine..|||hey,
id have a look on this website if you decide to buy them your self..
http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Cars-Motorbi鈥?/a>
they seem to be about 鈧?0, this even gives u a good indication as if the garage charges you loads more you'll know that they're over charging you for labour!
hope it works out and you get the best deal!
My husband disabled our Ford Explorer so it will not turn over. Any ideas what he did?
When my husband gets mad at me he does something to our 2004 Ford Explorer so It will not start. The problem is that it will not turn over. I think that he does something to the fuses. I am stuck home right now trying to fix it. Please help!|||Could be the neutral safety switch, the starter soleniod or a missing fuse.
I would first check for missing fuses.
Then check under the hood for wires pulled off the starter solenoid.
Check the battery is hooked up.|||Most likely he disconnected the distributor cable. Look for a loose wire under the hood. That's if the car at least turns on, but doesn't turn over. If it fails to start at all - not even a click - then see if he didn't disconnect one of the battery terminals - and reconnect it.|||he probably unplugs the relay for the starter solenoid that in the fuse box|||distributor wire----more than likely---seek an attorney thats abuse|||Check the batter cables, then have his head checked out.|||it's time to get a new husband good luck|||did he take the keys? or might have taken the engine out
I would first check for missing fuses.
Then check under the hood for wires pulled off the starter solenoid.
Check the battery is hooked up.|||Most likely he disconnected the distributor cable. Look for a loose wire under the hood. That's if the car at least turns on, but doesn't turn over. If it fails to start at all - not even a click - then see if he didn't disconnect one of the battery terminals - and reconnect it.|||he probably unplugs the relay for the starter solenoid that in the fuse box|||distributor wire----more than likely---seek an attorney thats abuse|||Check the batter cables, then have his head checked out.|||it's time to get a new husband good luck|||did he take the keys? or might have taken the engine out
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