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Hi guys,
I just wanted to see if anyone had any input for the wierd actings of my '07 SES with a 2.0 duratec engine. The car has about 109K miles and still runs strong (Ford power baby; love it when gangbangers with Hondas find out the hard way what my car can do). I just got the alternator swapped a couple weeks ago, and all is good. However, I have noticed that since I replaced the alternator, upon a cold startup (even in 90+ degree weather) the engine will rev to 2000 rpm, then settle down to normal idle. Then, after driving and the engine is at op temp, when I start her she just revs up slightly and settles to idle like normal. Is there a sensor or something I may have knocked loose?
Also, I have some suspension squeeks. I know the 'popping' under my feet when I turn or hit bumps is bad sway bark end links (which are being replaced soon), but I have also noticed that when I go to apply the brake while driving, the car will sometimes shake in the front, especially in the steering and near my feet. And this happens randomly; sometimes I apply the brake and everything comes to a stop smoothly. Now, I friend of mine and myself recently replaced the front pads, but we have not replaced the rotors. Idk if these are the factory rotors or not, but could they cause this wierd shaking? There's also a slight squeek in the rear of the car. If I go and lean and push on it while it's parked, you can sometimes hear it. Like a dull metal against metal squeek. Is there a routine suspension part that needs replaced which can squeek in the rear end?
Lastly, AFAIK the current fuel filter is the same one from the factory. Idk if it has ever been swapped. I'm thinking of going ahead and replacing it. Is this hard to do?
I appreciate all the help everyone!
I just wanted to see if anyone had any input for the wierd actings of my '07 SES with a 2.0 duratec engine. The car has about 109K miles and still runs strong (Ford power baby; love it when gangbangers with Hondas find out the hard way what my car can do). I just got the alternator swapped a couple weeks ago, and all is good. However, I have noticed that since I replaced the alternator, upon a cold startup (even in 90+ degree weather) the engine will rev to 2000 rpm, then settle down to normal idle. Then, after driving and the engine is at op temp, when I start her she just revs up slightly and settles to idle like normal. Is there a sensor or something I may have knocked loose?
Also, I have some suspension squeeks. I know the 'popping' under my feet when I turn or hit bumps is bad sway bark end links (which are being replaced soon), but I have also noticed that when I go to apply the brake while driving, the car will sometimes shake in the front, especially in the steering and near my feet. And this happens randomly; sometimes I apply the brake and everything comes to a stop smoothly. Now, I friend of mine and myself recently replaced the front pads, but we have not replaced the rotors. Idk if these are the factory rotors or not, but could they cause this wierd shaking? There's also a slight squeek in the rear of the car. If I go and lean and push on it while it's parked, you can sometimes hear it. Like a dull metal against metal squeek. Is there a routine suspension part that needs replaced which can squeek in the rear end?
Lastly, AFAIK the current fuel filter is the same one from the factory. Idk if it has ever been swapped. I'm thinking of going ahead and replacing it. Is this hard to do?
I appreciate all the help everyone!