Ford Archives - Little Man Auto Care

2015 Ford Escape
Mileage
125,345
Service Date
9/13/2024
Services Performed
Fault traced lack of proper power seat operation to faulty control switch. Replaced switch and verified repair.
Performed visual inspection of system for leaks. Evacuated, recovered and vacuumed system. Performed leak test. Charged system to manufacturer specification. Added oil and dye to system. High side at 160 psi, low side at 30 psi, vent temps at 44 degrees at idle. Test drove vehicle.
Amanda S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/13/2024
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
161,012
Service Date
9/5/2024
Services Performed
Blower motor is inoperative at all speeds, pigtail and speed control module have a melted terminal. Compressor clutch does not engage. Can hear one of the hvac actuators clicking. B1086-air distribution damper motor B10B9-blower control circuit short to ground or open B11E5-left hvac damper position sensor circuit short to battery or open Jumpered blower motor ground, drivers side vent temps at 49 degrees at idle, passenger side is stuck on full heat. Drivers side blend motor moves from full hot to full cold, but sticks at full hot and clicks for about 15 seconds before moving to cold. Recommend replace both blend door actuators, blower resistor and pigtail, then service a/c system and recheck operation.
Removed instrument cluster and dash assembly. Removed heater/ac box. Replaced both left and right temperature control actuators. During repair found control rod from recirculation actuator broken. Repaired rod since no replacement part is available. Replaced blower motor and resistor. Charged ac system to specification and added oil and dye to system. Received 44 degree air temp on ac and 160 on heat.
AJ O. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/5/2024
2013 Ford Escape
Mileage
116,573
Service Date
8/15/2024
Services Performed
Test drove vehicle, verified surging while under load. Monitored data and noted boost pressure readings are erratic. Checked wastegate operation-opens and closes normally with air pressure applied, diaphragm holds pressure. Tested wastegate solenoid, not sealing properly, and turbo bypass valve also leaks air pressure. Recommend replace wastegate solenoid and turbo bypass valve, then recheck.
Replaced turbo wastegate solenoid. Test drove-vehicle drives and performs normally.
Michael T. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/16/2024
2010 Ford Pickup
Mileage
246,342
Service Date
7/8/2024
Services Performed
Installed Missing Hose Clamp
Chuck S. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/11/2024
2008 Ford Taurus X
Mileage
195,149
Service Date
7/9/2024
Services Performed
Load tested charging system and found alternator output to be at 0 amps. Replaced alternator with reman unit. Charged battery and test drove vehicle. Found alternator output to be within specification.
William B. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/9/2024
2016 Ford F-150
Mileage
148,997
Service Date
5/30/2024
Services Performed
P0012-intake camshaft position timing over retarded bank 1 Monitored data, found both bank intake cams have erratic timing, bank 1 is worse. No rattling noted, but idle is rough at times. Engine oil is clean and full. Cold started engine the next morning-no rattle from timing chains or phasers. Recommend replace all 4 vvt solenoids on both banks, bank 2 likely to fail soon.
Replaced Intake and exhaust vvt solenoids on both banks Replaced valve cover gaskets and torqued fasteners to specification. Cleared diagnostic codes and test drove vehicle.
Chris B. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/4/2024
2013 Ford F-150
Mileage
173,007
Service Date
3/28/2024
Services Performed
Removed transmission oil pan and drained fluid. Replaced filter and flushed remaining fluid from transmission. Installed oil pan with new gasket. Replenished fluid with manufacturer specified fluid. Performed fluid level check in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. Test drove vehicle and verified fluid level.
Robert J. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/29/2024
2006 Ford Pickup
Mileage
120,914
Service Date
3/28/2024
Services Performed
Noise from left cylinder head, valley of block and lower part of block. Engine oil fluid sample has an excessive amount of metal in it. Measured crankshaft end play, 0.020 spec is 0.005-0.012 Noise is most likely due to excessive crankshaft end play. No further repair done at this time.
Changed engine oil and filter. Checked and replenished all fluids. Checked and adjusted tire air pressure.
Amanda H. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/28/2024
2004 Ford Pickup
Mileage
115,932
Service Date
3/26/2024
Services Performed
Cap and filler neck have condensation and oil mixing, likely from either short trips or sitting a lot. Oil has no signs of coolant in it, coolant level is full. Pcv and breather hoses clean. Cleaned cap and filler, recommend monitor condensation buildup as weather warms up.
Changed engine oil and filter. Checked and replenished all fluids. Checked and adjusted tire air pressure.
Eljay W. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/27/2024
2010 Ford Pickup
Mileage
241,450
Service Date
2/28/2024
Services Performed
Towed from break down point to LMAC
Scanned ECM for codes and no codes present, no fuel pressure at fuel rail, checked fuses, found and replaced blown 20 amp fuel pump fuse. Truck starts. Inspected wiring harness and FPCM connector, no issues found. Monitored fuel pump amperage draw while running, wave forum is good and amperage draw is at 4-8 amps.
Verified customer concern, found and replaced blown 20 amp fuse (trailer/tow relay)still no trailer lights. Inspected trailer wiring harness and found connector unseated from plug. Cleaned and installed connector and lights operate as designed.
Removed all necessary components to include fuel tank. Replaced fuel pump module assembly and driver module. Test drove vehicle and found no further faults.
Chuck S. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/28/2024

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