I have changed the fuel filter and that has helped in for a week or so then it does it again. I had the car a year and have not got to drive it. Since it will have to be programmed however, I will have to take it to Ford which is a pain in itself. It will surge making slow turns and surge when put into drive. Jun 6, 2012. It began with the 12 volt not working. I mean it can't be normal wear and tear or for that matter why did I have notice of a problem from my system check. The fail safe mode warning light started to illuminate. Post We have since talked to several Ford dealers including Ford motor company , they all said it was our responsibility to fix the problem. Out of Fuel. 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. His report: computer fried, wiring harness burnt. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. When you change the normal fuel pump you have to change the left pump too. Unless of course while I am driving up or down a steep hill. This happened 3-4 times until I could move to the next light and stop and go through the whole process all over again. 2005 ford 500 wrench light, changed throttle body, updated PCM still going limp on me 16 Answers. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Engine Shutdown While Driving 2005 Ford Escape (Page 1 of 2) This problem may be covered under warranty. The crankshaft position sensor's role is monitoring the engine's many moving parts including the crankshaft, engine valves, and pistons. I was on freeway and could have been severely injured if I was hit. 4.6L) 2011-2014 V6 Mustang Pre-2005 V6 Mustang . When I drove it to my mechanic, it did the same thing but began flickering on and off the whole way there. Was going to take it to the mechanic on Monday and the car just died. Something has to be draining the battery but we cannot figure out what it is. Today, while driving it died. I wasing a were there was a recall on my care untell someone told me. Reverse lights and brake lights constantly on on the exterior of the vehichle. I was driving to work this morning. 2. While driving the dash board goes dead and all of the gauges go to zero. The car was driven from Florida to Philadelphia with no problems and it had its regular inspections. I can be doing 10mph n go to turn a corner n it shuts off. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection. 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! Time will pass and it will eventually come back on, after a couple weeks. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the vacuum operative valve behind the throttle body was replaced. This was the first of many times this occurred! Ask your Ford dealer. Any warning lightscheck engine lightsanything? The underside of the mirror had caught fire and started burning for a bit before the fuse finally blew. He quickly discovered it was a computer problem and it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. It was very cold and snowy out. I need your help before I waste thousands of dollars for me to just junk this big paper weight. . The VIN was not available. We don't sell/share your email. I have also found numerous other complaints on various blogs, forums, and other sites. Ford knew that they put the wrong spark plugs in a number of 2005 & 2006 models including mine. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. #1 Yesterday, on 2 separate occasions, my car shut off completely while I was driving it. I bought this car in May of 2009. Thought it was a fluke. The approximate failure mileage was a 139,000. I had a bad no-start situation because the key was only working when inserted just the right way. However, I was able to get off the road and make a right turn at the next road and pull over. I've seen more electrial issues that turned out to be a weak battery. However, I'm not really surprised about that. . I had no warning was in bad traffic from a collision just up ahead when the car just died. There are countless reviews on this problem, it should not be left up to the consumer to take on such a significant expense. I guess i would look at the throttle pos sensor and all wires(if accessable) to and from pedal sensor. 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. Also lost power steering, and abs breaks. well 2-3 months later I get it to crank with a phone call from a mechanic I paid to call, and boom my brand new ignition coil pops up in smoke under the hood. Without much confidence, they returned the car to me and said they could not replicate the problem. DANGEROUS!!! That is costing me 1600.00 dollars. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Had to have it towed. The failure recurred five times. The first time was during deceleration from about 40 mph, and the second was during mild acceleration. 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. While driving about two weeks ago, the little wrench light came on and I lost power. Search: 2005 Chevy Silverado Blower Motor Resistor. Luckily there were no other cars near me. If the key is not removed, it will not restart. I got it back and it was still sputtering and then the check engine light came on again. 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. A service station diagnosed the problem and found an electrical short in a computer module which controls the radiator fan. The vehicles electronics completely shut off while driving at freeway speeds. Please issue a recall on the instrument panel replacement. The oil has been changed, air filter, radiator fluid, battery good. The transmission disengages at various speeds even on the interstate at 55+ mph causing it to lose power. . I do not think it should be my responsibility to pay for this since the part was recalled !!! I was driving in town going about 40 mph when the car lost all power, then engine failsafe mode displayed on the information center and a little wrench was also displayed. Engine light, oil light and something else came on. Who buys a car to keep dumping cash into it & burdening people for rides?????? Now the hard part is how they hook in the gas tank, fuel lines connect the together inside the tank and then connect to the evac system under the car on the passenger side. When I first start my car its slow to give power, often when I drive it on the street itll just lose complete power and die down. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Other times, it would not work at all. . I Have A 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Xls. 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.. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently and there was a sudden increase of engine rpms. 1)The car loses power and shuts down temporarily while driving. Cruise does not work. Yesterday the check engine light came back, and the car was running poorly (creeping when first off brakes, not up shifting), when the dash was operable it showed alternating check engine/check transmission warnings, and vehicle was surging/lagging noticeably at highway speeds. I guess you have to change both pumps so that the left pump will know what the right pump is doing. The car vibrated and the engine ran jerky not smooth, and sputtered as I drove it about 2 miles to my house. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. .Started up to drive home started & chugged, stepping on gas has no effect. I own a 2005 Ford Five Hundred there was a recall in 2012 on the throttle body, a Ford dealer supposably cleaned the throttle body, well now its not driveable. I am having this repaired at the moment. Update from Aug 8, 2014: we received our repair slip estimated at 6,000.00 For Computer, 6 coils , 6 spark plugs , 3 cats , gaskets and labor. However, none of these parts are available due to being on backorder. 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. I managed to get it to my mechanic. per internet research this is happening in several Ford models and stems from a bad solder joint. Days lights flicker. problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). Try disconnecting the battery for a few seconds and see if that makes a difference. I was stopped at an intersection. Please watch out if you are next to a Ford 500. This car has had so many issues, never again will I buy a FORD!! I had my air conditioner on and we were only traveling at 5-10 mph. I ran a scan tool on it figuring maybe the fuel filter or ground wire maybe but nothing showed up that would cause the car to quit running like this. Finally got on the highway and got home. Its free and only takes a minute, Return to 2000-2007 Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable (4th Generation), Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. It isn't far fetched that this electrical issue with failed safeguards could have resulted in far more injury than my slightly burned fingers. 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred Asked by Shanae8 in Chesterfield, VA on August 01, 2016 I had my Ford 500 3mos, at first all dash board lights would go outand maybe come back on the same day. Very disappointed in car & it being TOTALLY unreliable. All the issues pointed @ a PATS problem. 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. 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. . 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. This is dangerous as it almost caused an accident by jerking backward immediately when I shifted to reverse when I was in the parking lot- my foot was on the brake and the car still excelled. The vehicle had random acceleration while at full stopped. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic for diagnosis. Maintenance/Repairs ford lynniep January 3, 2014, 2:58am #1 I was driving to work this morning. This problem caused my car to quit while driving down the road, it could have ended in and accident. The vehicle will stall and jerk. Ford Five Hundred owners have reported 25 I brought it back to where I bought it and they said computer was fried. Lucky for us, my daughter works for Ford. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the vacuum operative valve behind the throttle body was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a full diagnosis of the failure. What if I was at a gas station when this happened when their happened to be some petrol-vapor present. I have looked my car up to see if it has a recall but none are given. ". But the alternate is putting our 14.2 at idle.when this issue happens every accessory shuts down except headlights and the engine. Then I wrote them a letter and here is the last line of the letter they sent me " Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Co. We are sorry that we were not able to meet your expectations. This happens frequently almost daily in the summer. 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 Once the vehicle was restarted, it began to jerk when accelerated. 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 continued to drive and the instrument cluster began working a few moments later. Cluster panel just shuts off while running and can't use air, radio, windows, locks, seats, etc. That shop showed me a Ford technical Service Bulletin on this issue but the dealership refused to help, The check engine light came on the next day.but I was out of money. And that will cause a big wreck and maybe kill myself or worst someone else. 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 This car is still under warranty and had all its 5K maintenance serviced from the FORD workshop!!! I have half my oil life left. The vehicle had not been repaired. 2000-2007 Ford Taurus & Mercury Sable (4th Generation), 2006 Ford Five Hundred Limited Shuts Off While Driving, Re: 2006 Ford Five Hundred Limited Shuts Off While Driving. When I Start It It Sputters. I had my Ford 500 3mos, at first all dash board lights would go outand maybe come back on the same day. Starts doing this as soon as the car is started. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 30 mph. Pulled in drop off a donation at a second hand store. Find solutions to your toyota ecu reset procedure question. Suppose I was going 60mph, I would have lost control of the vehicle. You cant steer, you cant brake!!! The contact merged the vehicle to the shoulder, turned the engine on and off and the vehicle started immediately. Cant afford to keep struggling with issues. All the alarms went off and the check engine light came on before the power failed. The car now sits in my driveway where it was towed to and sits for safety reasons. An estimate for me was $900 from my mechanic. If you get one from the salvage get them from the same car. This happens sitting still or driving. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=443736&cc=1431199. This process repeats on and off over time. So yet 1 more call to my daughter for 4 coils at her discounted employee pricing. I then pull over wait for 10 seconds to 2 min and it starts back up. The big three used many vendors in common, and when they closed we can't get Ford parts made. Service Engine light then came on and so I got it started again and took it immediately to the nearest auto shop. 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. Please note that whenever the vehicle is on park and put into reverse, the higher acceleration takes place. The extended warranty company also refused to honor the warranty also. WOW!! Also please check out the So far we are at $5000 just for the parts. This is dangerous and should be an electrical recall. I reported it to Ford, and got a nice complaint number. 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. Every time the charge it, the car just drains it. While braking, the car will lurch and I mean really jump forward (or also in reverse) while rpm's surge/rev extremely high causing me to press very,very hard on the brakes at times slamming down to keep the car from going out of control by itself. Unsubscribe any time. There are hundreds other complaints. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 121,000. back to engine Complaints 2K Crash Tests 3 Recalls 5. Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. This is the third time that this has happened. Wont shift from first gear after cluster panel shuts off. They swapped it with a 2006 five hundred motor. 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!. There is something mechanically wrong with this car. The car will just shut down all lights except headlights and it will still run. Once they got the engine codes " reloaded " and tried to start it..guess what4 coils were blown out and the car would barely run. all problems of the 2007 Ford Five Hundred Designation of fuses and relays in Ford F250, F350, F450, F550 from 2002 to 2008. f150 fuse 2004 box ford lariat start turn starter diagram wiring lights question ask own [DIAGRAM] 2012 Ford Explorer Fuse Box Diagram FULL Version HD Quality geinokaigi. This happens at different times of day and seems to be more often when it is warmer. Then at pharmacy drive thru w car I. We thought is may have been the gas. ficm voltage is 47.5. has new ipr and hpop also. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Isn't Ford a big enough company to take care of this instead of ignoring it? It is easy to replace. The Ford dealership, where I purchased the car, diagnosed the problem.