The fire department extinguished the fire; however, the fire erupted again and would not stop until the battery was disconnected. Engine light, oil light and something else came on. I was on freeway and could have been severely injured if I was hit. Since I bought my car in 2007 I am on my 4th battery. It started back up and ran fine. Once the vehicle was restarted, it began to jerk when accelerated. Ford should have a recall on this issue! 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. Can seem to run fine, be in the middle of an intersection and the car shut off and wouldnt restar good thing I can drive and knew what to do or I would have crashed numerous times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. I took to auto zone the day it went haywire & they advised me its a possible recall several ppl said the same issue with their Ford. When we try to restart the car it will sputter and die again. Drove it for a day and then had the same problem in traffic when at low rpm, with children in car at intersection car stalled out! 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. Car Won't Start When I Turn The Key I Here It Start And Then It Stalls Out. I had my foot on the brake, I was about to stop. 1)The car loses power and shuts down temporarily while driving. Any warning lightscheck engine lightsanything? I had this car repaired twice at a professional mechanic shop that cost me thousands of dollars. One restarted it returned to normal but the wrench icon light was on the dash. Aftermarket is not to be trusted. This happens frequently almost daily in the summer. Well anyway, come to find out later that 2 coils were cracked, which in turn fried the PCM, Then I find out my Catalytic Converter has to be replaced, then I need a new Mass Air Flow Sensor. Ford Five Hundred owners have reported 85 Instrument cluster intermittently went dark and/or gauges went to zero/off positions, we pulled over to see if exterior lights worked and all did, as well as blinkers and flashers, but we noted that reverse lights were now on. See Ask your Ford dealer. There was bumper to bumper traffic on a hot day. The transmission disengages at various speeds even on the interstate at 55+ mph causing it to lose power. It can also happen due to a bad alternator, ignition lock, or an empty fuel tank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The car will just shut down all lights except headlights and it will still run. So many people have blown thousands on parts because of this. Also lost power steering, and abs breaks. 20258 2003-2008 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODIES (ETB)EQUIPPED VEHICLES - HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM . My next stop was to get two propane tanks filled. Without touching the gas my 2005 Ford Five Hundred lunged at the building as if the throttle was stuck wide open! brakes, steering (cant say about lights as my experiences were in the daylight only). The vehicle was restarted but the failure continued to recur. I looked on here and it seems a lot of Escapes have the same problem. This could be a very serious situation if someone is within 15ft when the car goes out of control all by itself and the driver is not ready. Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The first time was during deceleration from about 40 mph, and the second was during mild acceleration. This has been happening every week or so for nearly a year, and no one can tell us what's wrong. I was driving 35mph and all of a sudden my car had no power, I gave it gas and it would growl but no power. Ford knew that they put the wrong spark plugs in a number of 2005 & 2006 models including mine. Apparently this is a ongoing problem with these vehicles. Filled up with gas on Friday evening. I have also found numerous other complaints on various blogs, forums, and other sites. Noticed a million other complaints the same should this not be investigated? 10/17 will bring once they get them installed and try starting it one more time. Kinda dangerous if you ask me! The batt light goes on and the entire instrument cluster (spedo fuel turbo temp etc ) shuts off .. when it's off the climate control won't work and the sun roof won't work . An employee of the store that was on the back, left side of the car pointed towards and said, look! The suv was towed to my mechanic. Inside the cover are two large. I Have A 1994 Ford Explorer Xlt 4wd 6 Cyl, That Is Not Wanting To Start, It Has 1/4 Tank Of Gas; The Engine Tries To Kick Over But It Is https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor, https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement. I do not think it should be my responsibility to pay for this since the part was recalled !!! 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). Especially during street/city driving, car suddenly kicks forward then failsafe and will sometimes stall out in middle of street. I had to carpool for about a week, and the warranty did not cover the problem. When the car comes to a natural stop and you were lucky enough to survive the situation, Shift the gear from D to P and turn the ignition you are back on the road again.. every now and then truck shuts off while driving. Posted on Jun 09, 2009 Chuck Lenhardt Jan 26, 2022 After reading these comments, I fear driving it, if it starts. [DROF_3380] 02 Ford Excursion Fuse Diagram Fuse Diagram - OSSIE. #1 Yesterday, on 2 separate occasions, my car shut off completely while I was driving it. Expect the throttle body needs to be replaced but don't want to spend any more money on "diagnostics" when Ford knows this is a problem part and they need to stand behind it!!!!! This problem resulted in a $700 repair bill. Thanks FORD, I certainly wont believe in American made cars..Made a point to buy American, what a let downYes Ford should be held responsible for not backing the manufacturing and letting down a lot of trusting people. While at idle my car would sputter. I wasing a were there was a recall on my care untell someone told me. Driving Procedure: Release pressure in the fuel tank by removing and re-installing fuel cap. Kw. I was going to have the car towed, but I was told by a mechanic that he cannot diagnose the problem unless the warning lights ieengine are on. So, OPTION B.spend $200 for the used cable, let the Ford tech. To restart, must shut car off, key out and it will restart. Limp mode. Signal lights melted and quit working. Had fuel filter replaced. I was stopped at an intersection. ficm voltage is 47.5. has new ipr and hpop also. Maintenance/Repairs ford lynniep January 3, 2014, 2:58am #1 I was driving to work this morning. Towed it to the dealer and the dealer spent over 6 hours to come to the conclusion that throttle body needed to be cleaned and pcm reprogrammed/updated. It has happened while slowing into a parking space, backing up, pulling away from stopping at a light or stop sign. Still occurs. 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 Life of a Man 2.96K subscribers Subscribe 645 Share 203K views 5 years ago Quick video to show a temp fix. . I always have to be extra careful. If your motor runs fine and suddenly dies, one of these three things is abruptly taken away. I replaced the fuel filter one time that is underneath the car. Having already planned to get a new vehicle in the near future, I went to the Toyota dealership the same day and left with a 4Runner. Recalls need to be put into place before someone dies! 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. 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 I have owned my 2006 Ford 500 for 5 yrs and have had and issue for the last 2 yrs. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 30 mph. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. 2. I bought from original owner, low mileage (they upgraded). 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. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle became inoperable unable to shift into gear. In this case, it's usually fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. While driving approximately 70 mph, all of the gauges on the instrument cluster stopped functioning and displayed readings of zero. So now I'm still paying the loan on it while it sits in shop waiting for the part. Seemed just fine. The failure occurred intermittently while driving at any speed. . They basically didn't know what was going on with the exception of first replacing the PCM for $1200 at Fords cost. Just driving along at around 45-50 mph and the vehicle just dies and steering locks up. This has happened multiple times (meaning more than 5 times) during the summer of 2011. Also please check out the There are new contracts in place, but parts are not made overnight. I had to pull over and shut the car off. Drove for approx 10 miles and then it started running rough again and appeared to be losing power. In addition, the vehicle would suddenly stall and the fail safe engine sensor indicator illuminated on several occasions. Gauges drop check engine light comes on then wrench light then one shaped like a car n starts loosen power. problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most expensive option available on the Five Hundred is all-wheel drive, but for $1,700 you get sure-footed traction for inclement weather and for mild off-pavement excursions as well as a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, that provides seamless operation and 19 mpg in town and 26 on the open road. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to jerk violently and responded as though it would stall. When shopping for a new suv I likely won't even consider a Ford. . They could not get any codes out of it so then the guessing game started. I bought this car in May of 2009. Stalled out while at low rpm and would not restart. Its free and only takes a minute, Return to 2000-2007 Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable (4th Generation), Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred ltd. This needs to be investigated immediately before something terrible happens to someone. My car is fine and then I go to start the car it won't start. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Five Hundred, all problems of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, all problems of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred, all problems of the 2007 Ford Five Hundred, Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems. good luck OEM pedal sensor or aftermarket? The contact owns a 2006 Ford Five Hundred. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning and shifted into reversed independently. this is on a 2007 Ford 500, low miles. I brought it back to where I bought it and they said computer was fried. Thanks for the update. This is a flaw w Ford 500 2005 throttle body many complaints and test does never issues recall, unsafe. Drive foot on brake, rpms shot up engine reeves cat lunged forward I pressed harder in brake almost hit person. Dealer wants $950 to replace throttle body. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder, turned off and then restarted after several minutes, as it resumed normal operation. if I do not have foot on gas on break it will continue to move. This, as well as no speedometer to me is very dangerous. The dealer cleaned the throttle body to remedy the failure, but the failure recurred approximately one year later. The vehicles electronics completely shut off while driving at freeway speeds. After stopping the car, I waited a few seconds and restarted it. I have a 2006 mustang that within the last six months has started to shut off while I'm driving. Continued to drive and the instrument cluster began working a few moments later. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. 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. Park the truck nose down. 2005 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred Throttle Body Problems DIY Auto Homeschool 18.7K subscribers Subscribe 1.2K Share 96K views 3 years ago In this video, we are dealing with throttle body issues on. The contact merged the vehicle to the shoulder, turned the engine on and off and the vehicle started immediately. I got back in the car turned the ignition and after a few seconds it started and I could tell it was only running on 4 cylinders instead of 6. 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. Replaced rail sensor (code it threw) fuel relay, fuel filter, and fuel pump. Bought car used, 117,551 miles 8/08/18. Blinkers do not work. You must be able to get it stopped on the side of the road and shut the car off and then restart it to correct the problem for a short period of time. Then instrument panel speedometer goes black, if you got the dash it comes back on the battery got completely drained bought a new one. Took it to auto parts store and got a P2104 code for Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. Have changed the throttle body and accelerator, n both sensors. Instrument panel shuts off intermittently. Ford Forum is a community to discuss all things Ford. wow~ this is one i've never heard before. When I am in park or neutral my motor makes a ticking noise. The contact opened the hood and flames emerged from the engine and the smoke turned black. The RES control will not work if the CNCL vehicle speed is not faster than 30 mph (48 km/h). Unless of course while I am driving up or down a steep hill. Back of me car did same thing. It may be an electrical issue causing your Mustang to shut off, so your Ford dealer will be able to diagnose it. Now saying it's the pcm shutting the car off. Although the car is ten years old now, it is really very low in mileage so as to face this kind of problem. 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - 6.0 randomly shuts off - 04 with 170k miles. JavaScript is disabled. While driving all controls are lost, e.g. This is very dangerous as you could unexpectedly hit someone walking around the car at a stop sign or crosswalk. Engine Shutdown While Driving 2005 Ford Escape (Page 1 of 2) This problem may be covered under warranty. If I am on the freeway running 70 mph, get off the ramp and the engine stalls. It would come and go throughout the years but got much worse recently. All of a sudden my car stopped running while in gear. Happened a second time while picking up children from daycare. The approximate failure mileage was a 139,000. I Was Driving One Day And My 1994 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 Suddenly Lost All Power And Would Not Start After. Pull over, read owner's manual. last month in January my Five Hundred had other issues. . No wonder there has been one the parking lot where my co-worker picks me up.. w/flat tire for a month. to no avail. This is dangerous and should be an electrical recall. I was in heavy traffic and the car just stalled out on me while sitting at a light. I know your car is a 2007 , but is it possible it was older stock when registered and is affected with this ? I coasted to a stop and restarted the car. Speedometer doesn't register, I can't tell when I need gas. My mechanic called the dealership expecting Ford had a recall or would do something to help since it's clearly a problem with this particular year. HELP. If the key is not removed, it will not restart. by racingrush Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:59 am, Post register to join our community I think it's worth noting that this car had been treated well with oil changes every 3,000 miles and regular maintenance and checkups. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Ask your Ford dealer. He can have the computer rebuilt and guaranteed for life if all 6 coils are replaced according to FORD. So yet 1 more call to my daughter for 4 coils at her discounted employee pricing. Four coils are bad and it burned the circuit board or whatever you call it. I had my Ford 500 3mos, at first all dash board lights would go outand maybe come back on the same day. The failure occurred sporadically when driving at low and high speeds. Since it will have to be programmed however, I will have to take it to Ford which is a pain in itself. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Car shuts off while driving down the road. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The previous two other times I was going full speed on the freeway, when the engine just shut-off. I have half my oil life left. The car rolls under its mass. CK Engine light came on and started flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the vacuum operative valve behind the throttle body was replaced. I didn't even make it home. Jun 6, 2012. Go to another state & leave it there. I was driving to work this morning. Upon initial inspection I fount the car was throwing the code p0351 I cleared all faults and problem went away weks went by and problem started again but more sever during normal operation the car started shaking and shifting erratic I then came upon some k formation as to a recall Ford put in place stating improper calibration of pcm and tcm cause unnecessary interaction I the electrical system and malfunction of the vehicle. Then google each code (and/or post them here) to gain additional information as to why the engine is shutting down. Days lights flicker. bumpy road ) its now done it 5 times, Ford looked at it once and drove it for 20 miles, said they couldnt recreate the problem, has anyone experianced anything of . It was very cold and snowy out. No warning whatsoever. I have also had an idling problem. DANGEROUS!!! It's only right that Ford take care of their customer since this is a common problem and a big mistake on its part. But the alternate is putting our 14.2 at idle.when this issue happens every accessory shuts down except headlights and the engine. I am hesitant to take it to a dealer as this sounds like a significant electronics issue, and I have already read up on the Ford TSB 06-17-9 that is documented online, not all of which aligns with my issues. 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 If you are in drive and put it into park the rpm will also surge as high as 2500. . See Last time this occurred car required towing to local Ford dealer. Worst car ive ever bought second major incident that has happend since I got yhe car. This happened 3-4 times until I could move to the next light and stop and go through the whole process all over again. . All of a sudden my car stopped running while in gear. I purchased the car used with the understanding that it had some issues with a misfire. I was in a lot of traffic, 2 lanes and I was in the left lane. Time will pass and it will eventually come back on, after a couple weeks. Pull the EGR valve and leave it like that overnight. 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 . Car stalls while driving. When you start the car and let it set it will run for a few minutes then shut off. This is dangerous and should be an electrical recall. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The engine light went full and I lost power completely, with barely enough notice to pull off the highway. 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. Shutting off while driving! The most common reason your car shuts off when driving is a lack of fuel. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five hundred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. truck runs fine. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=443736&cc=1431199. 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. . Waited 2 min. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 134,000. Until this point I had considered a Ford F-150 as a viable option for a new car. happened last month i chnaged throttle body and had had pcm updated still going limp and wrench light still comes. The Ford dealership drove it and ran diagnostics on it for weeks at a time and found nothing to tell them anything. So, OPTION A..get a junkyard to cut off the end for $50 and splice/heat shrink on to existing cable. I live in spokane washington, but I had to have the battery replaced once while I was on vacation in montana. Once again..$120 EACH or about $750 at their prices. I had the car a year and have not got to drive it. I had my air conditioner on and we were only traveling at 5-10 mph. In addition, the vehicle would suddenly stall and the fail safe engine sensor indicator illuminated on several occasions. 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. At the very least, get a hold of a diagnostic scanner, plug it into the OBD-II connector (located under the dash to the left of the steering column), and get any codes that are stored. All site content Copyright 2004-var year=new Date(); year=year.getYear(); if (year<1900) year+=1900; document.write(year); FordTaurus.net We are in no way affiliated with Ford Motor Company. Shuts Off While Driving An engine that stalls while driving and then starts back up again, either immediately or after a short time is different from an engine that just wont start or if the. it could have resulted in the rapid spread of a fire that would quickly overtake the vehicle. It smelled of acrid, melted plastic and burned electronics. On the dash board "fail safe engine mode" appears on my console. There are countless reviews on this problem, it should not be left up to the consumer to take on such a significant expense. There are times when it happens every day, and there are times when it doesn't happen for a month. Was told it would cost at least $2,000 to repair, and a second quote from another mechanic agreed. My car has roughly 62,000 miles on it. See We thought is may have been the gas. So now were waiting to see what Sat. Every time, the car comes to stop or dies on me. Then the next day I got the wrench and a check engine light. I have no other car and a small child who requires medical attention on weekly basis and this was NOT an expense I had in mind. No lights and not running rough. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnosis. Me and my seven year old daughter was in the car. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the wrench warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle stalled. 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!. I am so glad my baby and kindergartener weren't in the car at this time! I could barely get it to go any faster than 25 MPH. There was no power steering and I believe I could have had an accident if I wasn't strong enough to turn the steering wheel in order to get off the road. Also, when using cruise control, the whole car shakes and stutters slightly when going up or down very slight inclines. If you get one from the salvage get them from the same car. I also let them know that my family has worked at Ford for generations now and I would hope they would at least look at it and do something about this extreme danger. They issued memo's to their stores, (which I have copies of) but NEVER sent a letter to the owners. Escape started running rough again and power loss was noticeable. and started it again. They have to bleed off a certain amount of propane each time when finished filling a tank. Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Our harness is an upgraded, direct replacement for the GM 15862656 and the AC Delco PT2195. Ford should be very glad that there was not an accident at 70 mph. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. HELP! But on a hot day (90+) when moving from a stopped position out of a parking spot or around a corner, when you lightly have the brake pedal depressed if you turn the wheel slightly (ie backing out of a tight parking space) the car will lunge violently and aggressively in what ever direction you are traveling, sometimes so aggressively it will stall the vehicle out and then go into a failsafe mode. A service station diagnosed the problem and found an electrical short in a computer module which controls the radiator fan. .Started up to drive home started & chugged, stepping on gas has no effect. Page 1 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 2007 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Page 2: Table Of Contents I had no where to turn off, no power steering, and very little braking power. Cost $1800. It was very shaky. The failure recurred after the repairs. This happens at different times of day and seems to be more often when it is warmer. Took it to the mechanic the next day and they read me a long list of error codes that had been experienced, and all of them went back to this PCM problem, apparently, as described in TSB 10-18-10. Morning after I installed pump, started & shut off again. The vehicle would then be towed to an authorized dealer where they were always unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle that I have is a 2005 Ford F-150 4x4 with a 5.4 litre engine. The contact continued to drive and the instrument cluster began working a few moments later. Cant afford to keep struggling with issues. However, none of these parts are available due to being on backorder. Looking forward to the class action to recover the cost of repairs. About a month later, I was coming home from WalMart and was at a stop when the car cut off. We have since talked to several Ford dealers including Ford motor company , they all said it was our responsibility to fix the problem. While driving dash lights, speedometer, tachometer, gas level, and temperature go out for several minutes at a time. I have changed the fuel filter and that has helped in for a week or so then it does it again. It was very scary. all problems of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred Ask your Ford dealer. It does appear that it only happens when the accelerator is not depressed and will sometimes stay running if you hit the Gas Pedal as soon as it starts to happen. I have a 2007 Ford Five Hundred with 21K miles. I do not think it should be my responsibility to pay for this since the part was recalled !!! When this happens the reverse lights come on even when in drive. I reported it to Ford, and got a nice complaint number. The fail safe mode warning light started to illuminate. at idle, it went away and everything was fine. I have to be extra careful while driving as I am afraid for acceleration and stalling out in the middle of the road. One day in June I was pulling up to a store parking space rolling roughly 5mph. finally got it started by holding brake and pushing on accelerator while putting it into drive so that it would not stall out. was told by a mechanic that he cannot diagnose the problem unless . The repair of the whole cluster panel is not cheap. Would not start, had towed to mechanic. It often happens on the highway, but also on residential streets and at all speeds. 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.

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