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Floor mat pushed under pedal
The floor mat can shift and become lodged under the gas pedal.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 29, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesFogged or faded headlight lens
The headlight lens can become fogged or faded which will make the lights appear dimmer than normal. If the brights are also dimmer than normal, the lens may be at fault. However, if the brights are th
created: Aug 9, 2008 - last edited: Jul 1, 2010 - category: LightsFord Motor Company
The Ford Motor Company is an automotive manufacturer based in Dearborn, Michigan.
created: Feb 16, 2010 - last edited: Feb 16, 2010 - category: OtherForeign object in tire
During normal driving, the tires come in contact with various items on the road such as rocks. These items can become lodged in the tire and cause damage. The obvious item stuck in a tire is a nail. A
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 25, 2010 - category: Wheels and TiresFour Stroke Power Cycle
The four stroke power cycle refers to the movements of the piston in an internal combustion engine.
created: May 3, 2010 - last edited: May 3, 2010 - category: EngineFreeze Plug
Freeze plugs are metal plugs in the engine block that can pop out under abnormal pressure to prevent the engine block from cracking.
created: Mar 21, 2010 - last edited: Mar 21, 2010 - category: EngineFuel Filter
A fuel filter is a part of the fuel system that removes impurities from the fuel before it is ignited. In automobiles with a fuel injection system, the fuel filter is located near the fuel tank. In
created: Mar 9, 2009 - last edited: Mar 9, 2009 - category: Fuel SystemFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge, or gas gauge, is a dashboard instrument that measures the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
created: May 4, 2010 - last edited: May 4, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsFuel Injector
A fuel injector is a device that delivers the fuel directly into the engine. The fuel is pressurized, and sprayed in a cone shaped pattern to maximize the distribution. An electronic sensing device ti
created: May 3, 2010 - last edited: Jun 19, 2010 - category: Fuel SystemFuel injectors sticking or stuck
Fuel injectors are designed to snap shut and immediately cut off fuel supply. If they are sticking or stuck, fuel can continue to enter the combustion chamber when it's not supposed to.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 29, 2010 - category: Fuel System
