Automotive FAQ

Question:
I’m not sure if I posted to the right group. If not, I apologize. I have a full-size Bronco which has 235×75R15 tires that I will soon need to replace them. I’m wondering if I can use a bigger size tires (31×10.5 R15) with the existing gear ratio
of 3.55? Will I get lower MPG and [...]

Question:
My 77 Chevrolet, straight drive won’t crank.  When that happens, I take out the key, take my foot off of the clutch and try again.  It usually cranks on the first or second try.  One day my wife could not get it started for 5 minutes.
Where do I look?  Where is the switch on [...]

Question:
I’ve just put an Edelbrock carb and intake on my 79 Bronco with a 351M engine.  It idles great at 2000 RPM, pulls a steady 19″ of vaccum.  Put new plugs and plug wires on it.  When I put it in drive it backfires, both intake and exhaust, shows very little power and eventually dies.  [...]

Question:
I just bought a ‘79 Bronco with a shift kit installed in the AT.  What exactly is a shift kit, what does it do, and for what purpose?  I notice that the shift between first and second is very defined, and am a little worried about the shift between second and third:  although it shifts [...]

Question:
It makes it really hard to follow when all you refer to is “Ford”. It would be much easier if the terms “dealer” and “Ford” are used where applicable.
Are you shure these are related problems ? Did the vehicle come equiped with the tire size you are useing now or are they “oversize” from which [...]

Question:
Does anybody have any information on the second generation Broncos? (I’mnot talking about Bronco II’s, I’m referring to the Broncos that began production in 1978 based on the F-150 chassis I believe)
I need to know what to look for, can the tops be removed from all models, how easily can that be done. Also, what [...]

Question:
Does anyone Know the Tongue Weight & Tow Capacity of an 1996  Ford Bronco (FULL SIZE) step bumper (diamond plate) It is not stamped on it anywhere. this is a stock Ford Bumper.
Answer:
I  dont’ know if this will help, but I have an aftermarket (diamond plate) bumper and the tongue weight is 800 lbs and [...]

Question:
I have a 96 Bronco with a E4OD transmission that rapidly shifts between 3rd and 4th without setting any codes.  The transmission has been rebuilt with all the valve bodies/gaskets/seals changed, all the sensors changed/diagnosed, and the OD cancel button replaced. This tranny has been opened three times to check all the components to resolve [...]

Question:
My dad has a ‘96 Bronco and he loves it to death.  He wants to keep it as long as possible, especially since after ‘96 the Broncos weren’t made.  There are a few things starting to go on it, and I was thinking of helping him out by fixing them up so that the Bronco [...]

Question:
Are there States that test for this?  Maybe we in Illinois are just lucky, but passing the EPA test isn’t required, although you have to make three attempts at passing and show an improvement each time.
If your state runs a IM240 test or any variant of that test then NOX is tested. Basically if your [...]