JavaScript is disabled. I will check into it. This is very dangerous as you could unexpectedly hit someone walking around the car at a stop sign or crosswalk. The vehicle would then be towed to an authorized dealer where they were always unable to diagnose the failure. I purchased the car used with the understanding that it had some issues with a misfire. You dont have lots of cute thingies on the keychain do you? " Four coils are bad and it burned the circuit board or whatever you call it. Next evening, turned on ignition and the Escape starts running rough in the driveway. Every time, the car comes to stop or dies on me. This process repeats on and off over time. 5.4 shutting off while driving. So, OPTION A..get a junkyard to cut off the end for $50 and splice/heat shrink on to existing cable. I had no warning was in bad traffic from a collision just up ahead when the car just died. It should never be in control of moving by itself when the brakes are applied. Instrument panel shuts off intermittently. If I wanted the new computer the part alone is 1100.00 and probably would have gone through the coils again. The engine was still running and would accelerate.
I cannot believe they knew about this issue and moved on. . [DROF_3380] 02 Ford Excursion Fuse Diagram Fuse Diagram - OSSIE. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. install it and then test the new PCM. I have half my oil life left.
Mechanic suggested I try putting claim in with insurance company since it involved computer burn but they said mechanical problem was the cause so no coverage.
2005 F350 6.0 shut off while driving. HELP! - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum I wasing a were there was a recall on my care untell someone told me. The failure and current mileage was 94,000. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. I was almost sold on Ford until recently when I was with my family in my 2005 Ford Explorer. Engine Stalls/Shuts Off While Driving 2005 Ford Explorer This problem may be covered under warranty. You cant steer, you cant brake!!!
Ok I was driving and it just shut completely down after I found out my ignition coils was going bad and was about to replace it. Had the battery reset had no impact on the problems I would say it's a mechanical matter, but it seems clear its a computer or electrical issue. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently display a fail safe mode message on the dashboard. Everyone basically stating the dealer gives them the run around. The Inner Pump Costs $524 And Is Only Available Last Week The Car Started Spitting And Spuddering And Slowly Came To A Stop And Wouldn't Start Again. I was in heavy traffic and the car just stalled out on me while sitting at a light. It isn't far fetched that this electrical issue with failed safeguards could have resulted in far more injury than my slightly burned fingers. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle will stall and jerk. Drove for approx 10 miles and then it started running rough again and appeared to be losing power. Marcus, the service manager informed me a new wiring harness was now needed since the original one was melted by the PCM shorting out. I could have killed someone. spent so much money and time trying to figure out problem. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned it off and restarted it. I only had it a month and the check engine light came on. Occasionally we will be able to get it to a parking lot, we have had to be towed home. Luckily there were no other cars near me. The cluster will turn off ( tac, speedo, gas guage, ect ) Then all the warning lights will come on at the same time and stay light up ( 4x4, abs, engine, parking brake ect ) The odometer will just be blank ( it is still lit up but no mileage is shown ) Tac, speedo, and all my gauges look as if the truck is off Still no fix. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and there was a sudden increase of engine rpms. Guys,so maybe I'm not explaining myself quite well here so I apologize.My issue is driving down the road and my engine shuts off.I'm not talking about the engine shutting down at a stop light.Also,I always turn my start/stop off as soon as I start my truck.The alert I get on my instrument panel references the auto start/stop but I really can't . After researching the internet, I have come to find that this is a common occurrence with Ford and an announced recall should be implemented immediately. I am keeping ALL of the paperwork on this little " open check book " EVENT with Ford as I smell a class action law suit brewing in the near future with their less than stellar " customer service " on this obvious RECALL event. Had it towed to the nearest town. the car could stall at anytime while driving putting myself and my family at risk, I don't think much of this automobile company for not standing behind there product, I will never recommend a Ford vehicle to friends,family or even my worst enemy never never again!!!!. The left fuel pump help maintain the pressure in the tank and the fuel rail which allow the car to run sometime with no problems and then stall with no warning or stumble. The time yesterday, I was in a residential area, so I was not going that fast. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic for diagnosis. Would start up but could not go over 10 miles per hour. The suv was towed to my mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Have to put in neutral n coast to side of the road, sometimes will restart, others it wont. Now here is the kicker, complete electrical failure took place for a few seconds and then everything turned back on. Code is p0191, replaced fuel pump and inertia switch as suggested in tsb. There was bumper to bumper traffic on a hot day. Hello, I have a huge problem with my car. I really feel a class action suit or recall is needed. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and there was a sudden increase of engine rpms.
2005 Ford Explorer Engine Stalls/Shuts Off While Driving Only had the car for five months driving doen the street the check engine light came out car stopped in the middle of the street with my children in it and wouldn't start up. Have changed the throttle body and accelerator, n both sensors. Once they got the engine codes " reloaded " and tried to start it..guess what4 coils were blown out and the car would barely run. It can also happen due to a bad alternator, ignition lock, or an empty fuel tank. back to engine Complaints 2K Crash Tests 3 Recalls 5. Thank God it was all down hill. To restart, must shut car off, key out and it will restart. I Was Driving It On The Hwy When The Truck Just Turned Off. This, as well as no speedometer to me is very dangerous. The problem was supposed to be addressed for free per r12n03. Also please check out the
Ask your Ford dealer. Today, while driving it died. After doing an online review I noticed that many other Ford Five Hundred owners having the same issue and seems to be caused by "throttle body". Why can't ford be held acountable for thjese and fix them at no charge. How to ditch your carrrrr. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. I didn't even make it home. However, I was able to get off the road and make a right turn at the next road and pull over. In addition, the vehicle would suddenly stall and the fail safe engine sensor indicator illuminated on several occasions. Car shuts off while driving down the road. this has happened to many Ford Five Hundred owners! On the dash board "fail safe engine mode" appears on my console.
I had it checked, the coil number 3 was showing up, had it fixed. Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Glad it's being fixed. Anybody have any input??? HELP. Throttle body caused surging and then after couple months just started stalling out and dying everytime the car would slow down for a stop or coming to a stop. Even when I have the heater or a/c on they turns off and Im a afraid that if or when Im on the highway all my lights will just stop working on the middle of the highway at night and no one will be able to see me. The contact stated that at times when the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it would accelerate slowly upon take-off. Just because the check engine light isnt currently on, does NOT automatically mean there are not stored fault codes to retrieve. Lucky for us, my daughter works for Ford. All of a sudden my car stopped running while in gear.
No lights and not running rough. Yesterday, while I was driving the engine shut off, and the dashboard stated to look at gauges. Any warning lightscheck engine lightsanything? I have had myself and two other mechanics working on this thing.. Cars have become way overly complicated and in so become very untrustworthy. The most common reasons a car shuts off while driving are a bad crankshaft position sensor or fuel supply problems. I bought it about a year ago from someone and they were swapping the motors out at the time the car ran fine just had a knock in the motor is what I was told. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnosis. I thought that the vehicle reacted rather sporadically rather than notifying me of an issue, and there should have been a recall if these engines can't even go 60,000-100,000 miles without becoming a hazard. Because of the many possible causes, it is important to diagnose it properly. This happens frequently almost daily in the summer. ". Well, I moved houses on the other side of town and had to move it and could not afford a tow so I drove it for about a mile or so and it shut off once at the red light when I had to sit and wait but when it shuts off it will start back up. The engine light went full and I lost power completely, with barely enough notice to pull off the highway. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. At the time I chalked it up to being low on gas, although according to the gauge I still had a few gallons left.
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I always have to be extra careful.
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