The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. This process repeats on and off over time. I always have to be extra careful. They have to bleed off a certain amount of propane each time when finished filling a tank. It's in perfect condition except for one thing. Anyone know of recalls to this problem? However, I'm not really surprised about that. They said it was bad ignition coil packs. 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 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. Our car stalls while driving. 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. If the computer loses the signal from this sensor, the computer sees no reason to operate the ignition and fuel systems so the engine shuts off. In addition, the vehicle would suddenly stall and the fail safe engine sensor indicator illuminated on several occasions. The instrument cluster goes off sometimes and doesn't come back on. On day 6 I accelerated to 50mph and the dash lit up like a christmas tree and just stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body sensor failed . Car was towed to Bob Allen Ford in Overland Park, KS. The car is essentially un-drivable, because we cannot count on it to get to us work on time or safely. While driving approximately 40 mph, all of the gauges on the instrument cluster stopped functioning and displayed readings of zero. turn it off the it restarts everytime. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. So now were waiting to see what Sat. Car shuts off while driving down the road. Pulled over and shut car off and restarted it again a few minutes later and everything was fine. Vehicle then began showing random warning lights including "check engine", which was diagnosed first time as low fuel level sensors a & b. . Stalled out while at low rpm and would not restart. The car now sits in my driveway where it was towed to and sits for safety reasons. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to jerk violently and responded as though it would stall. And that will cause a big wreck and maybe kill myself or worst someone else. I have a 2006 mustang that within the last six months has started to shut off while I'm driving. It has recurred a few times, its most noticeable after dark as dash lights go black. I do not think it should be my responsibility to pay for this since the part was recalled !!! There was little warning. If it comes on, try to only start the truck while cluster is on. 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. They could not get any codes out of it so then the guessing game started. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Jun 6, 2012. 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 see someone already pointed out no recall on this problem. 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! The vehicle was not repaired. truck runs fine. . Now saying it's the pcm shutting the car off. 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. [By the way it was also sputtering}. No lights and not running rough. Weird. No lights, no dash lights, no radio, no a/c, no wipers and the car was in drive at 40 mph. Still have a short somewhere . Next evening, turned on ignition and the Escape starts running rough in the driveway. 10/17 will bring once they get them installed and try starting it one more time. wow~ this is one i've never heard before. 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. 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. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed and was blowing hot air. Who buys a car to keep dumping cash into it & burdening people for rides?????? Signal lights melted and quit working. It has done this in parking lots and while driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the wrench warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle stalled. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the power train wrench icon illuminated. good luck OEM pedal sensor or aftermarket? 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 Ford dealership, where I purchased the car, diagnosed the problem. I'm Sick, Frustrated, angry, about to lose my job, what else? No warning what so ever. It's only right that Ford take care of their customer since this is a common problem and a big mistake on its part. Complete Electrical Failure While DrivingHELP HELP - Ford Taurus Forum 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. Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. I had no where to turn off, no power steering, and very little braking power. I have a 2007 Ford Five Hundred with 21K miles. Pull over, read owner's manual. 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!!!!. I was not driving fast < 30 MPH. The contact owns a 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Tried to start 2 times for about 10 sec. Faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor One of the most common reasons for the issue of car shuts off while driving is a faulty crankshaft position sensor. Was told it would cost at least $2,000 to repair, and a second quote from another mechanic agreed. this has happened to many Ford Five Hundred owners! Would not start, had towed to mechanic. Cant afford to keep struggling with issues. Me and my seven year old daughter was in the car. Now it cuts off while driving and reverse light on while dash is out, See More 2005 Ford Five Hundred Questions, Why is my rear passenger side tire sitting wrong after I changed my breaks, what causes fuel pressure sensor to fail repeated, why are my electronics in my 2006 ford five hundred diming and going bright again when i press the throttle, Battery Cable Battery Terminal End Service, Powertrain Control System Diagnosis & Testing. Still occurs. I restarted the engine and 'limped' homein second gear. What if I was at a gas station when this happened when their happened to be some petrol-vapor present. Got it installed, volt/ohm tested the harness and also tested the new PCM and everything looked good. When I Start It It Sputters. I guess i would look at the throttle pos sensor and all wires(if accessable) to and from pedal sensor. I didn't even make it home. The car vibrated and the engine ran jerky not smooth, and sputtered as I drove it about 2 miles to my house. 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. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 121,000. 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. Since it will have to be programmed however, I will have to take it to Ford which is a pain in itself. PCM ( power control module ) was fried according to service manager after spending a day " diagnosing " and running volt/ohm checks on everything. 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. Wad driving fine for 5 days. This problem caused my car to quit while driving down the road, it could have ended in and accident. To restart, must shut car off, key out and it will restart. That is costing me 1600.00 dollars. This car is still under warranty and had all its 5K maintenance serviced from the FORD workshop!!! I had to push the break as hard as I could to keep it from crashing into the store! Update from Apr 24, 2015: I want this moved to computer_PCM_failure (91 complaints) instead of in the engine section. Then google each code (and/or post them here) to gain additional information as to why the engine is shutting down. I am having this repaired at the moment. 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. It started back up and ran fine. And as long as it is a hot day I can duplicate the results continuously, and would be more than willing to show this to someone else if possible. The failure recurred five times. CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very. all problems of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred About 10 minutes later after a full stop the vehicle had another acceleration while foot on brake and the vehicle stalled out. 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!. no warning lights at time. Learn More Get it fixed today at a shop near you Good news! Still no fix. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Sometimes the abs light comes on before it shuts off. 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. Without touching the gas my 2005 Ford Five Hundred lunged at the building as if the throttle was stuck wide open! . With no power steering, I had to pull over quickly in lunchtime traffic. Starts doing this as soon as the car is started. Ask your Ford dealer. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. 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 FORD FIVE HUNDRED 90,000 MILES Car stalls while driving. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. . Five Hundred Instrument Cluster Goes On and Off | Ford Forums This guide will show you the quickest and easiest way to rest the ECU in a Toyota. The mechanic stated that the transmission needed top be replaced. It should never be in control of moving by itself when the brakes are applied. The problem might be with a defective crankshaft position sensor. If your motor runs fine and suddenly dies, one of these three things is abruptly taken away. However, none of these parts are available due to being on backorder. Luckily there were no other cars near me. It should be a recall major safety violation. Then at pharmacy drive thru w car I. All I could think about was to move over into the right lane and get off the road somehow. Cluster panel just shuts off while running and can't use air, radio, windows, locks, seats, etc. Had to have it towed. An estimate for me was $900 from my mechanic. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder, turned off and then restarted after several minutes, as it resumed normal operation. 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. I have also had an idling problem. 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 oil has been changed, air filter, radiator fluid, battery good. The car rolls under its mass. statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Five Hundred, all problems of the 2006 Ford Five Hundred, all problems of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred, all problems of the 2007 Ford Five Hundred. Fuel Pump Problems: Car Stalls While Driving. Code Is P0191, - 2CarPros Morning after I installed pump, started & shut off again. 2006 Ford Mustang Shuts Off While Driving? Worst car ive ever bought second major incident that has happend since I got yhe car. Till car stops, but it restarts when plugged back in without turning car off or removing key - therefore it must be a different failure. This needs to be investigated immediately before something terrible happens to someone. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. Gauges drop check engine light comes on then wrench light then one shaped like a car n starts loosen power. 2005 ford five hundred. 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. It can also happen due to a bad alternator, ignition lock, or an empty fuel tank. 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 failure mileage was 68,780. I only had it a month and the check engine light came on. I Have A 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Pull the EGR valve and leave it like that overnight. It may be an electrical issue causing your Mustang to shut off, so your Ford dealer will be able to diagnose it. Put in new fuse it blew. 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. 2005 Ford Escape Engine Shutdown While Driving: 27 Complaints I fully suspect a set of wiring and spark plugs will also turn up in this " open checkbook event " just as apparently most everyone else has had for the " FIX " to this NASTY problem with the '05 FORD Escape. 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). it could have resulted in the rapid spread of a fire that would quickly overtake the vehicle. My wife, son and I were driving. Shutting off while driving! So now I'm still paying the loan on it while it sits in shop waiting for the part. Something has to be draining the battery but we cannot figure out what it is. I Have A 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Xls. Our harness is an upgraded, direct replacement for the GM 15862656 and the AC Delco PT2195. 4.6L) 2011-2014 V6 Mustang Pre-2005 V6 Mustang . However, the car was still running. I need your help before I waste thousands of dollars for me to just junk this big paper weight. Had throttle body replaced still had similar problems progressing little did I know when throttle body is replaced has to be reprogrammed by Ford! 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. Engine Shutdown While Driving 2005 Ford Escape (Page 1 of 2) This problem may be covered under warranty. Has this guy ever hear of stored fault codes? The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the fail safe mode activated, causing the vehicle to stall. 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!!!!! . The technician stated that the motor mount would need to be replaced. Car Shuts Off While Driving: Hello, I Have a Huge Problem with My I was on freeway and could have been severely injured if I was hit. #1 Yesterday, on 2 separate occasions, my car shut off completely while I was driving it. Happened a third time at the store. Once they got the engine codes " reloaded " and tried to start it..guess what4 coils were blown out and the car would barely run. Pmb. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 126,000. At first I thought it may be the battery, which would also cause the car to die. My car has roughly 62,000 miles on it. . Ford Five Hundred general Electrical System Problems - part 1 I live in spokane washington, but I had to have the battery replaced once while I was on vacation in montana. When I am in park or neutral my motor makes a ticking noise. I was in drive but foot on brake! Car stalled out 2 times on the way to the dealer. If I wanted the new computer the part alone is 1100.00 and probably would have gone through the coils again.