Tomorrow's Technician
JANUARY 10, 2025
According to his father, Mike’s technical and mechanical prowess has never ceased to amaze him. After graduating from East Syracuse Minoa Central High in 2004, Edmunds went to SUNY Morrisville, where he gained his bachelor’s degree in business and automotive administration.
Alex's Autohaus
MARCH 31, 2025
N52 Modern Evolution of the M54 (2004-2011) When discussing BMW reliability, the naturally aspirated N52 inline-6 stands in a class of its own. Found in various 2004-2011 models including the E90 3-Series, E60 5-Series, and early X3/X5 SUVs, this 3.0-liter liter powerplant represents perhaps BMW’s most dependable modern engine.
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Tomorrow's Technician
JULY 18, 2024
It was a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis that had 55,000 miles on the engine and 20 years of environment on the paint. Jack Stow, automotive technical instructor at North Kansas City Schools in Kansas City, MO, is one of the most selfless people I’ve ever met. Just the other day, I finally got a car moved out of my driveway.
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
This kind of information can be found in OEM service manuals, on OEM websites (daily one-time access fees range from $15-$25) or through online technical information service providers. You should also check for any technical service bulletins (TSBs) that may be related to the transmission problem.
Tomorrow's Technician
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Paul’s technician journey: Paul graduated from Rosedale Technical Institute (now Rosedale Technical College) with a 4.0 GPA in 2004.
Tomorrow's Technician
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. The performance of these systems could also be challenging to control with sensors and actuators.
Brake & Front End
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Ford’s Integrated Wheel End (IWE) first hit the market in 2004 on the F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. An IWE allows the front wheels to rotate while the front axles do not move and turn the front differential. This helps to improve fuel economy. Compared to the older vacuum actuated locking hubs, IWEs operate in reverse.
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