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jeffmknight

Member Since 24 Nov 2008
Offline Last Active May 21 2012 10:02 PM
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In Topic: EGR Valve Sensor

08 May 2012 - 11:52 PM

The sensor is below the EGR Valve mounted on the side of the engine block (drivers side rear bank). Should be able to get at it from above. You may have to move a few things such as the PCV hose and IAC fresh air hose.. I find it easiest to work in that dark area by removing the intake (MAF, filter, etc) from the throttle body all together.

Unhook the wiring at the sensor. Unhook the two hoses from the sensor, note their positions. Remove the two bolts holding the sensor, and install the new unit. Reconnect the harness and be sure the hoses are in their appropriate locations.

I recommend a factory replacement from Ford if you can get one, they are well made and typically more reliable. Aftermarkets are usually plastic, not too good for a sensor in such hot conditions.

Hope this helps.

In Topic: Best service manual?

01 May 2012 - 11:59 PM

I would say 'other' -- the Ford CD is the best. Chilton and Haynes can be helpful, but they contain lots of inaccuracies, wasted steps, and are even missing big chunks of important info..

In Topic: p1132 p1152 p0172 p0175

27 April 2012 - 03:18 AM

not sure the MAF from a 2.0 is compatible with the 2.5L..

I have this kit http://www.kustomz.com/18D98CM.html and have been quite satisfied with it.

In Topic: Humming noise and a fuse question

27 April 2012 - 02:37 AM

make sure the manifold linkage is connected and its little plastic end-keepers are present. If you have the code for the imrc malfunction (not bank specific) then i am guessing its time for a new unit. I got a new one from Ford a few months back for under $200 IIRC..

In Topic: General issue... Power steering leak

20 April 2012 - 02:55 AM

I replaced my rack a few months ago due to a blown seal. I do remember it being very hard to tell where the leak was at first because all the fluid was falling onto the subframe and spread out into mass confusion from there... IIRC I finally spotted it by looking thru the wheel with a flashlight, but mine was on the passenger side so this may or may not work. Fluid would gush out of the rack boot for a few seconds after moving the steering wheel then drip for a while.

With your car having been hit on the drivers side, I wouldn't think there would be a problem with the pump as it is on the other side.. although you're gonna wish it was the pump. I say this because replacing the rack requires dropping the subframe, a real PITA if you haven't done one of these before.