My trusty Ford Galaxie was running fine until I pulled it into my garage yesterday. This morning, I tried starting it, but whenever I let go of the key, it quits. Using my do-it-yourself abilities, I replaced the ignition switch as well as the starter solenoid based on what I've read in online forums. I tried starting the engine again but to no avail. What's up with my vehicle?

This is a common problem to older cars, which includes your Galaxie. The starter relay of your vehicle uses a coil that has an internal resistor. When this part fails, there might be no power when the key is placed in the "run" or "crank" position. Other causes could be a burnt fuse or wire. When the key is in "start" position, the power is increased to help the coil in starting. You might need to replace the resistor or the coil depending on its damage.

Recently, I've been having a few problems with my Ford Galaxie. The nearside parking light of my vehicle keeps on turning on once I parked it, and I couldn't turn it off even if I switch off the engine. What's wrong?

There might be a problem with the wirings of your parking lights. If you happened to be driving under the rain or snow, you should check if the wires exhibit signs of damage or corrosion and have them fixed immediately. If you find that the wires are in good condition, you might want to try disconnecting the battery and trying it again. If all else fails, bring your vehicle to the dealer to have it checked.

The auto tray gasket of my vehicle has been leaking since yesterday. I've seen a puddle of oil underneath my vehicle, which alarmed me. I wonder if that's the reason why my vehicle has also been losing power and misfiring. What should I do?

Misfiring could be caused by damaged spark plugs or coils. You need to bring your car to your dealer or trusted technician for a diagnostic check. If your auto tray gasket is leaking, you need to replace it immediately. It is best if you can bring your vehicle to a specialist to ensure that it will be fixed correctly.

My second-hand Galaxie has a total of 69,000 miles when I encountered a problem with the column sifter. It oftentimes jumps from park to reverse. The steering column and the linkage both feel sloppy. I wonder if I need to tighten the sifter inside the steering column. What can I do to fix this?

You might want to check the shift collar for signs of wear and tear. This part is where the shift handle is attached to. You can also check the shift tube as well as the bushings that connect the linkage to the transmission for signs of damage. Replace them with new parts as necessary. You can buy aftermarket or OEM parts online if you can't find it in your local car parts shop.

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