Subaru Forester Questions Maintenance & Repair

Cruise Control Light Blinking.

After driving for about an hour my cruise control light sometimes starts blinking. No other lights on and no change in performance. Once light starts blinking no longer able to engage cruise contr...

Does The 2003 Subaru Forester X Come In A Short Block?

I have a 2003 Subaru Forester X that I'm replacing the engine from another 2003 Forester. My problem is the motor mounts are not lining up. It's a long block, did they have different motor mounts fo...

Subaru Forester

i have a 2014 Subaru forester with 39,000 miles on it. Just 3 weeks ago, my back passenger strut/spring went on my car. Now, just tonight my left spring/coil broke and I was pulling into a driveway....

Over Heating Forester

Im a complete newbee when it comes to subaru i need help to figure out why my forester keeps over heating it gets slightly warm and it stalls and flashes the oil light but only at a complete stop

2010 Subaru Forester Lost Power

I just purchased a 2010 Subaru Forester and got on the highway. I got up to 65 mph and lost all power and could not accelerate I don't know what's wrong

Saturn97lover, Forrester Oil Consumption

We bought a 2015 Subaru Forrester in October 2014. We to were told the excessive oil use "was normal for these box engines". We are now close to the warranty period being over and they are finally...

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Timing Belt

At what mileage should timing belt be replaced

Subaru Forester - What Would Cause Sudden Engine Failure Low Oil?

2011 Forester. low 60s mileage. current state inspection and due but not overdue for an oil change when without warning car began making loud noises my husband calls 'knocking'. no oil on parking pa...

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2018 Subaru Forester CVT & Suspension Nightmare

2018 forester xt touring (21,000 miles) car was okay for 5000 miles or so. Then it starts jerking and hopping, reving up and down for no reason, refusing to shift. I had on cruise control going 40m...

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Glashing Red Temp Light On 2008 Forester

Hi. Have 08 subaru forester xs premium and red flashing temperature light has decided to come on, but doesn't stay on. Wondering if anyone has had this?

AT Oil Light

The Automatic Transmission fluid light is flashing on my 2001 Subaru Forester with only 70,000 miles on it. I just purchased the car and it has been sitting for 2 years.

2010 Subaru Forester Outdoor Temperature Readout Is Off By About 60F

I'm not sure exactly when this happened as I was in Iceland at the time and my dad was driving my car. Since I got back the temperature readout next to the clock has been off by approximately 60 deg...

My 2004 Subaru Forester Has An Alarm That Is Malfunctioning.

My 2004 Subaru Forester has an alarm that is malfunctioning. Apparently this is an 'after-market' alarm that we weren't aware was even there until yesterday (had for 2 years and never new there was a...

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Trying To Remove Knock Sensor "bolt" In 2017 Forester

Bolt in knock sensor seems to be seized and won't turn. Afraid to throw any more weight on it fear of twisting off the bolt. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to get that damn bolt out in one p...

ATL, Traction And ABS Lamps Coming On.

On engine start these 3 lights are off and while they are off the auto transmission thumps through it's gears. After 500 or 600 yards the ATL, ABS and Traction lamps all come on together. As soon ...

I Have A 2002 Subaru Forrester That Keeps Overheating

Keep filling it with fluids but it overheats. Have replaced the cap, new hoses, radiator and water pump.

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Can I take my 2019 Subaru to a car was with eye sight

Is It Unsafe To Drive With A Loose/bad Center Bearing?

I have a 2011 Forester that I have to drive about an hour and a half round trip tomorrow while I have a center bearing is loose/bad. I have noise and a decent shudder during acceleration. I really...

Warning Lights When Hard Acceleration... Error Code P0301

Check engine,road hazard and cruise control lights come on when hard acceleration.Reset to remove warning lights.When i drive up hill on expressway the lights return.Please advise.Thank you.

What Is This Part. Subaru Forester 2015

Found this part on the drivers floor under the seat. Any ideas where it belongs? Picture attached. Thank you all!

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