The failure recurred after the repairs. A blower motor resistor is the electric component that controls your vehicle HVAC system's fan speed. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle started to lunge forward and backward before stalling. 05 500 Limited, AWD, CVT Amp and 2, 12 inch boomers in the trunk. Jun 23, 2011. nicholasmor1 said: my new 2011 F550 that only has 4500 miles on it shuts off while driving. After stopping the car, I waited a few seconds and restarted it. Since I have been reading up on the issue I noticed that there was a letter sent out to owners of my model which I did not receive. 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 failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 160,000. The crankshaft position sensor's role is monitoring the engine's many moving parts including the crankshaft, engine valves, and pistons. Once the vehicle was restarted, it began to jerk when accelerated. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. When shopping for a new suv I likely won't even consider a Ford. Had fuel filter replaced. 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. Then at pharmacy drive thru w car I. Looking at it, I could see it was the security light on the bottom side of the mirror; it was completely melted and fused to the mirror housing- a bubbly mess of plastic. Every time, the car comes to stop or dies on me. 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. all problems of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred
Had to have it towed. The problem was supposed to be addressed for free per r12n03. Last time this occurred car required towing to local Ford dealer. again other Ford Five Hundred owners also experienced these issues! I have a 2002 f250 5.4 and while I am driving it just cuts off. They said it was bad ignition coil packs. Right now, we have spent about $650 at the dealer for " diagnostic tests, PCM reload with data, wiring harness replacement and another volt/ohm check, $200 wiring harness cable, $850 new PCM module and we obviously still are not done yet. I coasted to a stop and restarted the car. Tried to start 2 times for about 10 sec. Then the car stalled out and would not restart for a long period of time. You dont have lots of cute thingies on the keychain do you? " The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the vacuum operative valve behind the throttle body was replaced. My 2006 Ford Five Hundred is surging there's no power it stumbles shuts off. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning and shifted into reversed independently. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. They could not get any codes out of it so then the guessing game started. Very disappointed in car & it being TOTALLY unreliable. Now it cuts off while driving and reverse light on while dash is out 0 replies Report Answer Get it fixed today at a shop near you The vehicle would then be towed to an authorized dealer where they were always unable to diagnose the failure. This is a fantastic car! In this case, it's usually fuel. Drive foot on brake, rpms shot up engine reeves cat lunged forward I pressed harder in brake almost hit person. While driving approximately 40 mph, all of the gauges on the instrument cluster stopped functioning and displayed readings of zero. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Bought car used, 117,551 miles 8/08/18. [DROF_3380] 02 Ford Excursion Fuse Diagram Fuse Diagram - OSSIE. Part of an ongoing series of issues with this vehicle (see earlier reports), initial symptom was the dash lights & needles shutting off intermittently (but now for extended periods). The Engine Will Turn Over But It Will 1994 Motorhome Fuel Pump In Tank Is Bad. All of a sudden my car stopped running while in gear. 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. Its free and only takes a minute, Return to 2000-2007 Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable (4th Generation), Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. After placing fuel in the vehicle, white smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. It was very scary. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred. Update from Apr 24, 2015: I want this moved to computer_PCM_failure (91 complaints) instead of in the engine section. Then later down the road it will do it again. The fire destroyed the left front engine area. Ask your Ford dealer. No warning what so ever. Then google each code (and/or post them here) to gain additional information as to why the engine is shutting down. I just bought the vehicle 6 days prior to the problem. I have taken in to dealership and explained these "symptoms" but they just say they don't know what it could be and will have to check it out while it is happening. At first I thought it may be the battery, which would also cause the car to die. Had This Problem Approx 1 Yr Ago. I was stopped at an intersection. I was in drive but foot on brake! WOW!! I always have to be extra careful. I think corrective action should be taken towards a resolution. I really feel a class action suit or recall is needed. Is there anyone else that has had this problem. I was able to restart it and drove it about a 100 yards and parked it in my driveway.The next day I was at my childrens school waiting to pick them up idling in park and the car died. Cpsc: i1390188a. 5 screws if I remember correctly. Once stalled out the computer displayed the following error "fail safe engine". Vehicle then began showing random warning lights including "check engine", which was diagnosed first time as low fuel level sensors a & b. I am now relatively convinced that I will not be persuaded to buy another Ford in the foreseeable future, until they learn that they must keep pace with foreign competition on quality and engineering. 2022, CarProblemZoo.com All rights reserved. I put it in park and turned off the vehicle; opened the trunk; and looked up startled when a guy sitting nearby said that my car was smoking and on fire (about 10 seconds since I switched the car off and got out). This process repeats on and off over time. after I was happy that it had crunk up an was running again, so I changed it imediately and crank it up and same thing happens again. Please watch out if you are next to a Ford 500. 20258 2003-2008 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODIES (ETB)EQUIPPED VEHICLES - HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM . The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 134,000. I cannot believe they knew about this issue and moved on. Cluster panel just shuts off while running and can't use air, radio, windows, locks, seats, etc. . Since that time I'd disconnected the battery on a suggestion of a mechanic friend and all the issues disappeared for a few weeks. A service station diagnosed the problem and found an electrical short in a computer module which controls the radiator fan. Only light on dash was the airbag light. Continued to drive and the instrument cluster began working a few moments later. About 10 minutes later after a full stop the vehicle had another acceleration while foot on brake and the vehicle stalled out. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Morning after I installed pump, started & shut off again. It would come and go throughout the years but got much worse recently. If this is happening to Explorers, Freestyles, Mustangs and many other makes and models maybe the throttle body assembly was made by the same mfg. Every time the charge it, the car just drains it. I have also had an idling problem. The manufacturer was notified who advised that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no other assistance. 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. The VIN was unavailable. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Finally got on the highway and got home. I feel the cost of replacement (as well as a diagnosis fee) should not be absorbed by the consumer for something that is not normal maintenance for the vehicle!. The car was driven from Florida to Philadelphia with no problems and it had its regular inspections. I was in a lot of traffic, 2 lanes and I was in the left lane. I know your car is a 2007 , but is it possible it was older stock when registered and is affected with this ? Still occurs. Worst car ive ever bought second major incident that has happend since I got yhe car. Started while going down the expressway now constant. This is dangerous; unable to tell speed! Four coils are bad and it burned the circuit board or whatever you call it. a sodering defect or electrical short draining battery, it's obviously a vehicle defect. Back of me car did same thing. Engine light, oil light and something else came on. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the wrench warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle stalled. Escape had not exhibited any issues going home. Here is the fix, ford has to fuel pumps, under the rear seat there two openings, driver side is called a left pump, not available at any parts store, dealer or salvage. I have looked my car up to see if it has a recall but none are given. To perform this procedure, a Toyota hand-held . It will surge forward when turning into a parking spot and in many other instances. Suddenly on the road I experienced loud engine chugging over 45mph, a blinking check engine light (could barely be seen then it was off again), and so I immediately attempted to coast home (less than a mile away) to have a mechanic check it out during business hours. I purchased the car used with the understanding that it had some issues with a misfire. I had my air conditioner on and we were only traveling at 5-10 mph. While driving about two weeks ago, the little wrench light came on and I lost power. Without much confidence, they returned the car to me and said they could not replicate the problem. and started it again. It often happens on the highway, but also on residential streets and at all speeds. This is dangerous and should be an electrical recall. The 2005 Five Hundred and Merc Montego use the same instrument cluster which has been found to have issues. Or maybe your engine just randomly turns off for no reason. There are countless others who have filed complaints and concerns regarding this very issue. Just driving along at around 45-50 mph and the vehicle just dies and steering locks up. no driving conditions are the same while doing so ( i.e. Car drives on its own! The mechanic stated that the transmission needed top be replaced. COME ON CAR COMPLAINTS MAKE THEM HELP US. About a month later, I was coming home from WalMart and was at a stop when the car cut off. Not only was it annoying, but I could not see my speed nor my gas gauge. [By the way it was also sputtering}. Ask your Ford dealer. Car stalls while driving. Anyone know of recalls to this problem? FORD is TOTALLY AWARE of this issue, even the service manager, Marcus looked up the warranty ( 80K and 8 years he told me ) on it and of course we bought ours in Sept. 2004 I believe and it is now October 2012 about 30 DAYS out of the " warranty period ", CONVENIENTLY I MIGHT ADD! I had my Ford 500 3mos, at first all dash board lights would go outand maybe come back on the same day. I Have A 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Xls. It is completely random and you never know when or if it will happen. However, I'm not really surprised about that. Battery just goes dead over night. The ecu was replaced approximately three times but the failure persisted. Initially said it was the throttle senor for a cost of $300. . Also lost power steering, and abs breaks. I would like Ford to take some responsibility as this seems to be happening to most 500's and it is well known by many but not acknowledged by Ford. I again did the battery disconnect last night, and the car is operating normal today, but I'm sure it will recur shortly. When stopped at a light for instance the idle speed becomes low and sometimes stalls. The contact was able to shut off and restart the vehicle in order to operate normally. Me and my seven year old daughter was in the car. 2005 ford five hundred. CK Engine light came on SOLID this time and as I started to pull off the highway onto the shoulder, once again the engine died. Engine Stalls/Shuts Off While Driving 2005 Ford Explorer This problem may be covered under warranty. The failure and current mileage was 138,000. Glad it's being fixed. The failure mileage was 83,000. If mine wasnt on while starting, the truck would idlr high and feel like trans was slipping while depressing gas made the truck nearly die. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection. 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. While driving one day, my cluster panel went dark. I need your help before I waste thousands of dollars for me to just junk this big paper weight. I'm Sick, Frustrated, angry, about to lose my job, what else? They get two codes that come up which they then in turn say that it is the throttle actuator and or the throttle sensor and/or the throttle body that needs replaced. register to join our community Hello, I have a huge problem with my car. Your Focus's engine needs three things to run properly; air, fuel, and spark. Since I bought my car in 2007 I am on my 4th battery. Dealer wants $950 to replace throttle body. This fixed the car and have no issues or lights. 4.6L) 2011-2014 V6 Mustang Pre-2005 V6 Mustang . It was a very scary situation. Turned off the engine. I can't keep buying and replacing coils on this thing since it's not paid off and in my bankruptcy I can't trade it in either. This was the first of many times this occurred! Then the next day I got the wrench and a check engine light. on October 19, 2016. Had to put my hazards on and try to restart car, restarted and then as soon as I put it into drive it stalled again. It took at least three tries to get the truck restarted. Then google each code (and/or post them here) to gain additional information as to why the engine is shutting down.