2008 Ford Fusion 2.3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Hello again :>D Question edited to add maker and complete the year. Question moved to model category. If you have California emissions, then you will have 3 sensors. If you are getting a P0420 code, you can try changing the upstream sensor first. If you still get a P0420 code, then you will have to replace the manifold/catalytic convertor. https://www.google.com/search?q=2008+Ford+Fusion+2.3.+Mine+has+3+x+o2+sensors ..

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They should pay for the parts (they broke it). You should pay for the labor. I think that is fair. You would have had to pay for the labor anyway to remove and replace the part. Good luck!

Shouldn't cause any problems. If A isn't working you wouldn't have 1st or 2nd gear. It would want to start in third, then go to OD. Most newer cars will go in limp mode and be in 2nd. Have the codes read.

remove the wheel and then remove the brake caliper the anti rattle clip for the brake pads is possibly making contact with the disc or a foregn object

Its as simple as looking at it. If you have the thermostat housing with the sensor than there will be a sensor mounted on top of the housing and there will be a connector attached to the sensor. If you have the one without the sensor than there will be no sensor and no connector. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_d728a59f986299fa

it shounds as though your master cylinder might not be pumping any fluid.

Do you notice any check engine lights coming on the dash when this happens, also has the vehicle had any recent repairs or any reason why this may be happening? Any input from you is helpful. I will check my resources and see what we can find out. Please advise

Is this part of the elctronic problems that came with the car?

There are a few probable causes but my best guess is that you have a stopped up radiator. At an idle, the engine isn't working so id doesn't generate much heat. The harder the engine works, the more heat it generates. The heat has to go somewhere, so the radiator is designed to dissipate the heat by air flowing by the cooling fins which are attached to the tubes which carry the coolant through it. As a radiator gets older and it is not maintained, it is quite common for the tubes in the center of the radiator to become restricted or even clogged. This means that the only part of the radiator which is actually working, is the outer portion which is not that effective because most of the air flow is designed to go towards the center of the radiator. There are places which can flush radiators but they are not very effective when a radiator gets to the stage you are describing. The flushing of a radiator is a preventative maintenance service to eliminate a problem like yours from occurring. Odds are you are going to have to replace your radiator. One other probability while rather unlikely, would be a rather large obstruction keeping the air from flowing through the radiator.

sounds like heater core is leaking

Replace them.

It is spring loaded ,when worn belt slip and mini groove are too wide and belt is stetch remove belt and turn pulley to check bearing,than change belt

start with furthest from master cylinder, loosen bleed nipple then get someone to press and hold brake pedal, tighten nipple, repeat until no air. Remember to top up master cylinder, continue with next nearest till done

If it is a manual gearbox, check the thrust bearing.

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Question edited for clarity. Question moved to sub category. Sometimes you can remove the lever in the car and pull the cable with Mole locking grips. If it is broken at the latch, there are various tricks, sometimes from underneath, or from going in through the front grille. Search query translated from British to American :>D I am a Brit in Canada. https://www.google.com/search?q=2003+ford+fusion+hood+latch+broken ..

napa,auto zone will have that answed for you or the ford parts dept

I'm going to assume for simplicity's sake that you're talking about the evap canister purge solenoid, I've heard it called the vent control valve several times before, but technically we call it the evaporative canister purge solenoid, and it's located right in the center of the engine compartment at the back right next to the throttle body. The valve is held on with two 8-millimeter hex head bolts that need to be removed when replacing it. Next, unplug the electrical connector at the top of it, lift up on the tab and then pull out on the connector. Now You have to disconnect the vacuum line going in at the bottom of it. Take a flat blade screwdriver and push it in a little bit on one of the tabs on the side and then pull the hose off. There is an o-ring on the bottom of the valve they can stick a little, just wiggle it while pulling up to remove it.

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