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Ford Repair/Expert Profile
Expertise
I am a retired Ford master tech specializing in electrical, climate control, emissions, driveability, chassis, brakes, and any light repairs. Currently employed by an independent shop that appreciates my knowledge and abilities. Cannot answer transmission or parts questions, these are not areas of my expertise.
Experience in the area
37 years of auto repair, diagnosis, and emissions testing, in service staions, independent garages, and 20 years with Ford dealers.
Organizations
National Street Rod Association (NSRA)
International Automotive Technicians Network (IATN)
IAMAW (retired)
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Education/Credentials
Riverside City College Automotive technology program
Ford Master Tech Certified Engine and Chassis Master (Over 500 hours)
ASE Certified in 7 categories
6 years training in Union 76 Pro-tech program
Awards and Honors
4-time Technician of the Year at Almaden Lincoln Mercury
Ford Master Tech
Union 76 Pro-tech Master tech
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Jim | 01/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your help! |
| Shaun Mason | 01/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the help i will try ..... |
| Mel | 01/07/11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | I've replaced the plugs & coils in ..... |
| Bill | 01/06/11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | I was looking for more detail on ..... |
| robert | 01/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Dennis W
2011-01-17 early ford bronco header installation:
I would go with an electric choke, one wire and your done. Ford tied the choke into the stator wire of the alternator to provide the correct voltage and only heat the choke with the engine running. If
2011-01-16 94 Ford Mustang 5.0:
First thing I would do is check for codes. Even if the light goes out, most things that will turn the CEL on will store a code in memory, and the code may lead you to the cause of the issue. Personally
2011-01-15 Ford PATS system:
A dead battery should not cause the pats system to lose it's programming. You will need to determine if the engine lacks spark or fuel, then proceed from there. Anytime you know a car will sit for weeks
2011-01-12 NO heat:
First check the heater hoses, make sure they are both hot. If so, then you may have a blend door issue. Most common is the motor failure. You can access this motor by removing the trim at bottonm center
2011-01-12 1998 Mercury Sable heat doesn't work:
Most common failure for this symptom is the blend door electric motor. In rare instances the door itself can crack or break. On your Sable this motor is not bad to replace or remove. Take off the panel
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