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    • Mark DeKoster

    Contributing Editor
    Mark DeKoster has been fixing or teaching people how to fix cars for over 30 years. He 
    started his career in the industry as a tech in a Chrysler Plymouth Store. He worked as a tech 
    and Team Leader in a Toyota Store and was the Service Director of a Multi-line GM Store. He 
    spent 2 years as the Technical Training Manager in Grand Rapids, MI for Snap-on Technical 
    Training and 6 years as the Service Training Instructor for Ford Motor Company at their Grand 
    Rapids Training Center. Mark has been an ASE Certified Master Tech since 1977. Currently an 
    Associate Professor at Ferris State University in the School of Automotive and Heavy 
    Equipment he teaches technical classes and is the lead instructor in The Automotive 
    Management Degree Program.
    Operations

    Shedding the load

    Mark DeKoster
    Feb. 3, 2020
    What happens when demand exceeds supply on the vehicle's electrical system?
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    How to enhance your IDS skills

    Mark DeKoster
    March 1, 2019
    Own an IDS Ford scan tool? Learn how to get the most out of this popular platform!
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    Inside the IDS

    Mark DeKoster
    May 18, 2015
    Ford’s IDS scan tool may be one of the most powerful tools for working on Ford vehicles that you can own. Here is a guide to its features and what they offer your shop.