If your a do-it-yourselfer and you want to change your own spark plugs, here's how to do it. You can see the front plugs easy but the back ones are buried under the intake. But don't worry, you simply take the intake off. No special tools are needed, just take your time and be careful
Escape cabin filter
If you a do-it-yourselfer with a Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, or Mazda Tribute, here's how to change your cabin air filter
Ford F150 Ball Joint
Here is how to replace the lower ball joint on a Ford F150 2 wheel drive
Replacing blown out spark plug
A common problem with Ford Triton engines is that they will blow the spark plug out, usually # 3 or # 4 on the passenger side. Some people say the only repair is to take the head off. There is a tool designed to drill out, re-tap, & install an insert. I've done it many times and so far they all are still holding. I thought you might like to see how it's done before you do one yourself.
Rack & Pinion R&R
Rack & Pinion steering gears look like they are really hard to replace. Sure, some are more difficult than others. But many are not that bad. The Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, & Mazda Tribute are all the same vehicle and have the same steering system. Here is how to replace it.
2002 Ford Escape 3.0 Misfire Case Study
Within this video I am covering parts of Section 1 and Section 22 in my eBook available at www.scannerdanner.com. For more on the Picoscope and the WPS500 pressure transducer I am using go to www.picoauto.com.
How To Replace a Front Wheel Drive Axle - EricTheCarGuy
How To Replace a Front Wheel Drive Axle - EricTheCarGuy
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There were a lot of requests for this and I finally found the opportunity to shoot this video so here it is, enjoy.
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2006 Ford Escape XLS - Accessory Drive Repair
Replacing the Serpentine Belt, Tensioner & Idler Pulleys on a 2006 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L I4 w/5-Speed Manual Transmission and A/C installed.
The Symptom was Drive Belt Noise.
Troubleshot by removing Old Drive Belt to check all Accessory Pulleys. Found Idler Pulley with a little too much Play and the Tensioner spring seemed a bit weak.
Dealership Estimate: $412 (TAX Included)
My Own Hands: $132 (TAX & S/H Included)
SAVINGS: $280
Ford 3.0 spark plug change.
How to install spark plugs on a ford 3.0 engine. This video has been replaced by part 2. please visit that video if you need assistance on upper intake removal. Sorry on the vertical screen!!!!
Cabin air filter replacement- Ford Escape
Purchase this filter at: http://www.filterheads.com/AQ1110
AQ1110
This filter fits Ford Escape 07-11, Mazda Tribute 08-10 and Mercury Mariner 07-10. The model shown in this video is a 2007 Ford Escape, but installation is similar on the other models.
