Your car, truck, or SUV – new or used – is one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make. It’s why you want to keep your vehicle at its best for as long as possible, because preserving value is ...

Q: I have begun to have a problem with my 2001 Ford Escape with the V-6 engine. It starts fine in the morning and runs OK for a few miles, and then it begins chugging and loping when I come to a stop.

Ignoring a check engine light might feel harmless if the car still runs smoothly, but the warning signals more than a mi ...