Most exterior lighting fixtures - such as the head, tail, and daytime running units - are self-explanatory. However, there may some confusion about what fog lamps are and why you need them.

Fog lights are positioned on the face of a car, truck, van, or SUV just below the headlight casings. Typically housing halogen or LED bulbs, they emit beams at a downward angle. While this may seem strange, there is a perfectly good reason for this.

The reason fog - or mist - is so dangerous to drivers is because it is like a cloud covering the road and limiting your visibility even with the best headlights. This is because fog does settle on top of the pavement. Instead, it hovers approximately 12 to 18 inches above the street, creating a solid-looking layer that can be deceiving.

Since the fog lamps produce rays of light at a downward angle, the beams illuminate the road below the mist instead of getting lost inside of it or bouncing back off of it. This design also prevents the fog lamps from interfering with another driver's visibility within 25-feet.

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No matter which Ford vehicle you own or what year it is from, it has many exterior components that are designed for your convenience and safety. You can find outside accessories and replacements at Ford Parts BC.

The most common is a set of side mirrors. These units are mounted just below the driver and passenger windows. Most newer models come with heated, power-adjustable side mirrors that can be manually folded in to protect them during off-roading or tight parking. Some may also include sensors for the blind spot monitoring system - which alerts you when another car is next to you.

Another standard component on the outside is a rearview camera. Installed on the back of the vehicle, it transmits a live video image to the interior touchscreen interface. Here, you can see if there are any obstacles behind you before moving from your parking spot. This can also be bolstered by sensors to detect moving objects as is seen with the rear cross-traffic alert system.

Finally, there is a temperature sensor outside that will let you know what the weather is like at that precise moment. You can view the temperature on the digital display located inside the car, truck, van, or SUV.

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If you own a vehicle that was made after the 1970s, then it must have an Evaporative Emissions Control System (EVAP) installed. This mechanism is designed to stop harmful vapours produced inside gasoline-powered engines from escaping into the atmosphere. Attached to the fuel tank, it is made to help keep our air clean.

The first component of this feature is known as the evaporative control canister. This unit serves as a device to capture raw fuel vapours - otherwise known as hydrocarbons. Its main job is to hold these fumes from the fuel tank and carburettor bowl so that they don’t get let outside.

Next, the most important aspect of the entire system is the evaporative control canister filter. This is positioned inside the aforementioned canister and filters incoming air as the vapours are being pushed back into the motor.

How does that happen? The canister purge valve - or the solenoid - is electrically operated and permits the engine vacuum to pull the vapours from the EVAP canister. There is also a series of vent lines and hoses that operate at a very low pressure to ensure safe movement.

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The drivetrain of any vehicle is not a singular component. Rather, it is a collection of mechanisms - such as the axles, CV joints, differential, driveshaft, and transmission - that collaborate with the engine to move the wheels. There are three types of drivetrains including 2WD, 4WD, and AWD. This article covers some of the most common elements that may need to be replaced.

First are the drive axle boots. These accordion-style covers are flexible and conical in shape. the hold lubricant and are designed to protect the CV joints that are mounted to the drive axle shaft.

Next is the drive belt tensioner. This is a self-adjusting device that is responsible for maintaining tension along the drive belt - which is positioned on a crankshaft pulley. It is the belt’s job to transfer rotation from the engine to other mechanisms like the power steering pump, the alternator, and more.

Then, the drive shaft is a hard metal tube that connects the motor to the differential on RWD or 4WD models. It can universal joints on both ends. finally, the drive train mounts are energy-absorbing pieces that attached different parts - such as the transfer case or transmission - to the chassis.

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When it comes to performance, there are many different terms that are used to describe various powertrain types. However, the best one for superior output is a motor that comes with direct injection technology. But what exactly does that mean? This article will explain all about it!

As we have covered in previous posts, engines are made up of cylinders that are comprised of valves and pistons. When the pistons move up and down, combustion occurs which generates horsepower. When a direct injection system is added into the mix, nozzles are placed inside the chamber of every piston.

These components then spray a fine mist of gasoline at a higher pressure - coating the interior of the combustion chamber. This system precisely measures the amount of fuel injected much more efficiently than old school carburettors or fuel-injector systems.

So why go through all of this trouble? The aforementioned process allows the combustion cycle to be completed with cooler temperatures inside the cylinders. This results in a higher compression ratio which then leads to more power and enhanced fuel efficiency. On average, a direct injection system can ramp up the estimated mileage by 15 percent and the total torque output by 50 percent.

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There are currently two types of conventional engines available on the market - gasoline and diesel. This article will explain everything you need to know about alternative fuel motors.

First, it is best to understand what a diesel engine is. This is an internal combustion-style motor that uses fuel and compressed air to move the vehicle. It works by compressing the air until it reaches an extremely high temperature that then ignites the diesel fuel inside the cylinder. This combination of combustion and expansion causes the piston to go up and down. This action converts chemical energy into mechanical energy, which is simply a technical term for horsepower.

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is a liquid that is injected into the exhaust system of a diesel unit. This occurs after the fluid leaves the motor but before it moves into the catalytic converter.

Another phrase you may hear at some point is the diesel engine hour meter. This is the display (digital or analogue), that shows how many hours the engine has run over its entire lifetime.

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If you have ever shopped for a new vehicle, then you have surely heard of the term “cylinder” before. Oftentimes, it is used when referring to a larger engine style such as a V6 or V8. You will also hear it outright when discussing a 3- or 4-cylinder motor. But what is this piece exactly, and what does it do? This article will break it all down for you!

A cylinder is a crucial aspect of any powertrain. Essentially, it is a chamber in which fuel combustion occurs and horsepower is generated. It is made up of two valves at the top (inlet and exhaust valves) and a single piston that moves up and down. This action is what produces power for the vehicle to move. More cylinders generally indicate more strength, and they can be arranged in a flat layout, straight line, or V-shape. This is commonly referred to as the cylinder configuration.

Head bolts are used to clamp the cylinder heads to the engine block. Another term you may hear at some point is cylinder deactivation. This is a special feature that some engines have to switch off two or more cylinders in order to maximize the overall fuel efficiency.

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With the ever-growing green movement for more energy-efficient vehicles flooding the nation, there has never been a better time to learn about fuel economy terms in the auto industry. Please note that this article covers gasoline models only.

Ford vehicles are much better on gas than they used to be. Now, many of the popular models in the lineup - including the F-150, Escape, and Explorer - are available now as hybrids. even the iconic Mustang has undergone an overhaul with a fully emetic version already headed to dealership lots.

As for conventional gasoline-powered automobiles, there are a few terms you may want to gain a deeper understanding of. First is the city fuel economy. This is the average number of miles or kilometres one can travel using a single gallon or litre of fuel. This estimation is based on urban driving conditions during lab tests. Similarly, highway fuel economy is the measurement of miles r kilometres travelled at highway speeds on one gallon or litre of gasoline.

The other term you should be familiar with is combined fuel economy. This puts both city and highway estimations together to get a happy medium. It accounts for 55 percent highway and 45 percent city driving conditions.

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If you own a Ford vehicle with a manual transmission, then you are already aware of the clutch and what it does. For others, this concept may be foreign. So, this article is meant to help gain a basic understanding of this mechanism and how it works.

The job of the clutch is to engage/disengaged the transmission via the rotating shafts. It is what allows you to switch gears by hand using a stick-shift. It has its own pedal - also called a third pedal - that is located on the left side of the brake pedal. You must depress it in order to disengage the clutch from the flywheel and change gears.

If the manual transmission is hydraulically actuated, a small-bore hydraulic cylinder - known as the clutch master cylinder - is connected to the pedal to help actuate the clutch fork to complete the process of disengagement from the flywheel. There is also a clutch fork ball stud that acts as a pivoting point inside the housing unit.

Clutch fluid is the liquid used to keep the hydraulic system from creating friction when you step on the pedal. The lines and hoses carry that fluid between the clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder. Next, the bushing and linkage are parts of the mechanical connection between the clutch and the corresponding pedal - in a non-hydraulic system only.

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If you own a new Ford model, then you might be unfamiliar with some of the new terms used to describe various climate control functions. This article will break it all down to help you understand the different features your vehicle may have.

As you may already know, everything climate-base starts off with conventional air conditioning. This is the system responsible for cooling and heating the cabin throughout the year. However, modern vehicles tend to take things a step further with more operations.

First, dual-zone climate control systems are used to generate two separate temperature bubbles for the driver and front-seat passenger. This is adjusted automatically by the computer, and it can be used for both heating and cooling. Tri-zone units are also offered on larger SUVs for the comfort of backseat riders.

Next, climate-controlled seats have internal mechanisms for warming and ventilation. Sometimes this refers to the front seats only, but bigger vehicles can have these elements throughout on higher trim levels. Usually, the ventilated types are reserved for models with leather upholstery. This comes in handy during the summer months.

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