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2020 Ford Escape
Mileage
105,336
Service Date
5/23/2023
Services Performed
The vehicle failed the SMOG inspection at this time. The vehicle has according to the underhood label: TWC, WR-HO2S, HO2S, TC, CAC, DFI, SFI. The engine test group is: LFMXT01.52X1 and has California emissions. The vehicle would not communicate with the SMOG machine. Recommend vehicle to dealership for programming update, then set monitors, then return for Smog check.
Performed reset on OBDII Port. Performed SMOG inspection. The vehicle passed the SMOG inspection at this time. Certificate: TG201883C
Smog Cert
Randi B. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/23/2023
2018 Ford Fusion
Mileage
156,938
Service Date
5/12/2023
Services Performed
May brake special
REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS NOISE .. ROAD TEST . NOTE REPLACE 5 LUG NUTS ON RIGHT FRONT TIRE , DAMAGE ..
RUBEN C. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/12/2023
2004 Ford Ranger
Mileage
143,981
Service Date
5/5/2023
Services Performed
40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN ___________________
DOES THE A/C BLOW WARM OR COLD __COLD____________ PREFORMED A/C SYSTEN EVAC, Record the amount of Freon before___1 LB 8 OZ_____and after A/c service____2.0 LBS +1 OZ OIL AND DYE____ VENT TEMPERATURE:Before __39.5____After__37.9____ LOW PRESSURE READINGS: Before __25-35 PSI____After__25-35____ HIGH PRESSURE READINGS: Before __90-150____After__90-150____ CHECKED FUNCTION AND OPERATION OF A/C SYSTEM, FOUND SYSTEM BLOWING COLD OUT OF CENTER VENTS. CHECKED WORKING PRESSURES, FOUND IN RANGE. RECOVER FREON SYSTEM, FOUND RECOVERED 1.5 LBS OUT OF SYSTEM(SYSTEM FULL AT 2.0LBS.) VACUUM FOR 10 MINUTES AND RE-CHARGE SYSTEM ADD 1 OZ OIL AND DYE AND RE-CHECK SYSTEM, FOUND DURING OPERATION, HIGH SIDE PRESSURE GAUGE FLUCTUATING WHEN GOING UP, INDICATING A POSSIBLE WORN A/C COMPRESSOR. DUE TO FLUCTUATION OF HIGH SIDE PRESSURE WOULD RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF A/C COMPRESSOR, RECEIVER DRYER AND EXPANSION VALVE/AND OR ORIFICE TUBE FOR BEST A/C RESULTS.
REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. CLEAN AND RE-GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS TO NEW ROTORS. INSTALL NEW SEALS. ROAD TEST AFTER REPAIRS, FOUND OK AT THIS TIME.
May Brake Special
TOM D. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/7/2023
2008 Ford Mustang
Mileage
128,459
Service Date
5/3/2023
Services Performed
40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
Scanned vehicle. Received codes: P1000, C1235, B1318, U1900, U2011, B1342, B2940, B1353, B1676, B1470, B1217, U0073, B2276, B2519, B1084, B2872, B287A. Battery is discharged. Put in a good known battery for testing purposes. Charging warning light illuminated. Performed starting and charging system test. No voltage present. Inspected wiring diagrams. Inspected fuse 43. Fuse 43 passed testing at this time. Inspected fuse 21. Fuse 21 passed testing at this time. Not able to gain access to pigtail for alternator to test wiring between computer and alternator. Recommend to replace alternator, when apart, perform wiring testing between alternator and PCM(Powertrain Control Module). Systems are highly dependent on proper voltage to operate properly. Must start here first. Aftermarket alarm system may be causing problems and may need to be removed.
Replaced alternator with a FORD Re-manufactured part. Removed NAPA alternator. Once removed found damage to wiring from battery to alternator. Performed voltage drop test. Testing failed. New Cable and harness not available. Recommend custom battery cable. Once old cable was removed, tested signal wires. found intermittent connection on Pin 1. Wires are hard and not feel burnt. Recommend alternator pigtail replacement.
Repaired alternator pigtail.
Customer built cable for alternator to battery.
After charging old battery, tested battery. Battery passed testing at this time. Performed starting and charging system test. All systems pass at this time. Charging voltage is 14.4V. No problems at this time with starting and charging system. Cleared codes in all modules.
KEN B. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/5/2023
2013 Ford Fusion
Mileage
100,498
Service Date
1/24/2023
Services Performed
SEE REPORT
FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: ______PO128 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN CYLINDER HEAD DTC , NECESSARY TO CHECK POWER AND GROUND , 5 VOLTS AND 12.5 ON GROUND SIDE , 5 VOLTS AT SENSOR . . RECOMMEND REPLACE THERMOSTAT . CODES RETRIEVED:
REPLACE THERMOSTAT AND ADD NEW COOLANT , ROAD TEST FOR 15 MILES . RE-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NO DTC FOR THERMOSTAT , ALL SYSTEM WORKING OK AT THIS TIME , NO DTC OR ENGINE LIGHT ON ..
ADRIAN B. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/27/2023
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
84,287
Service Date
12/30/2022
Services Performed
P0012 INTAKE CAMSHAFT – OVER RETARDED BANK 1 P0022 INTAKE CAMSHAFT – OVER RETARDED BANK 2 P0014 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT – OVER ADVANCED BANK 1 P0024 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT – OVER ADVANCED BANK 2 P052D COLD START INTAKE CAMSHAFT TIMING OVER RETARDED BANK2 P052B COLD START INTAKE CAMSHAFT TIMING OVER RETARDED BANK1 FOUND BY ACTIVATING CAMSHAFT SOLENOIDS THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN ENGINE IDLE, TRIED AGAIN AT 1000 RPM NO CHANGE. CHECKED CURRENT DRAW ON SOLENOIDS, THEY ALL FOUR HAD .88 AMPS CURRENT DRAW. INSTALLED MECHANICAL OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FOUND ENGINE WARM HAD ONLY 22 PSI OIL PRESSURE (MIN REQUIRED IS 30 PSI).
REMOVED OIL PAN, FOUND METAL SHAVINGS BOTTOM OF PAN. RECOMMEND: REPLACE ENGINE
do not install oil pan per customer
Sean D. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/4/2023
2013 Ford Fusion
Mileage
99,930
Service Date
12/28/2022
Services Performed
40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: ______P0128 N FOUND DTC FOR COOLANT THERMOSTAT / COOLANT TEMP BELOW THERMOSTAT REGULATING TEMP CHECK AND FOUND IN SYSTEM , WILL NEEDS TO REPLACE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN CYLINDER HEAD AND RECHECK SYSTEM , NOTE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAGE WILL NOT MOVE IN CLUSTER AT THIS TIME . WILL NEED TO RECHECK OPERATION AFTER SENSOR REPLACE . CODES RETRIEVED:
REPLACE HEAD SENSOR AND RECHECK OK , GAGE WORKING NORMAL AFTER SENSOR REPLACE
ADRIAN B. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/28/2022
2017 Ford Escape
Mileage
44,974
Service Date
10/20/2022
Services Performed
Performed 40 point AAA inspection
Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN _full___________ performed all change topped off washer fluid check tire pressure set to 35 psi _______
TERRI M. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/14/2022
2007 Ford Pickup
Mileage
164,700
Service Date
11/3/2022
Services Performed
The vehicle passed the SMOG inspection at this time. The vehicle has according to the underhood label: TWC, HO2S, SFI. The engine test group is: 7FMXT05.44A7 and has California emissions. Certificate: SY672661C
Smog Cert
Luis G. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/11/2022
2007 Ford Focus
Mileage
93,473
Service Date
9/26/2022
Services Performed
The vehicle passed the SMOG inspection at this time. The vehicle has according to the underhood label: TWC, HO2S, EGR, SFI, AIR. The engine test group is: 7FMXV02.0VZP and has California emissions. Certificate: SU882877C
Smog Cert
Collin W. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/5/2022

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