Motor Age Garage: Surging Stallion

Jan. 1, 2020
2002 Ford Mustang
VEHICLE: 2002 Ford Mustang
MILEAGE
: 11,008 miles
DRIVETRAIN:
4.6L engine, 4R70W transmission 
COMPLAINT
: Bad surge while drivingLast spring, I spent a few days during school break working in a service bay at the Ford dealership where I spent so many years as a professional technician. Work orders were flying thick and fast that week, and I encountered a few intriguing situations I thought readers might want to absorb.Any person who has worked in or around the field of automotive service and repair knows that a technician without a personal library of fact-finding and problem-solving skills is prone to continual frustration and possible failure. The best and most capable technicians are the ones that are willing to tangle with the tough-to-find concerns and hang in there
About the Author

Richard McCuistian

Richard McCuistian is an ASE certified Master Auto Technician and was a professional mechanic for more than 25 years, followed by 18 years as an automotive instructor at LBW Community College in Opp, AL. Richard is now retired from teaching and still works as a freelance writer for Motor Age and various Automotive Training groups.