Mercury
How to Manage Cold Engine, Transmission
Dear Doctor: I have a 2019 Dodge Challenger with the 5.7-liter and eight-speed automatic transmission with under 800 miles. On colder mornings after driving a mile or so, the rpm needle often surges back and forth between 1,200 to 1,500 … Continue reading
Electrical Problems: Look for Parasitic Drain
Dear Doctor: I have a 2014 Jeep with the 5.7-liter Hemi engine that seems to have an ongoing electrical problem. When not driven for two or three days the battery goes dead. The dealer changed several electrical modules, but that … Continue reading
2010 Mercury Mountaineer – small brake pedal
Dear Doctor: My boyfriend recently purchased a 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. He’s having a problem with the brake pedal being too small and his foot often slips off it. Do you know if Mercury — or anyone for that matter — … Continue reading
2000 Mercury Cougar – “engine light”
Dear Doctor: I have a question regarding the “engine light” that stays lit on my 2000 Mercury Cougar. The problem code was EGR valve-insufficient airflow. After replacing the EGR valve, the engine light again came back on with the same … Continue reading
2004 Mercury Mountaineer – misfire, “service engine” light on
Dear Doctor: My 2004 Mercury Mountaineer has 85,000 trouble free miles, but recently after filling up the tank one night the engine ran fine for 25 miles then the next morning started misfiring and the “service engine” light came on. … Continue reading
2000 Mercury Grand Marquis – engine not firing completely
Dear Doctor: My 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis was in a flash flood and a wave of water passed over the hood. After riding a short distance (2 blocks) my engine started to knock. I was 10 blocks from home, so … Continue reading
1996 Mercury Sable jerking feel while driving
Dear Doctor: I own a 1996 Mercury Sable. I replaced the spark plugs and plug wires. Now I notice an occasional jerking feeling while driving. What would cause this? Bill Dear Bill: Since the problem was not present until after … Continue reading