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Engine Fail Safe Mode

Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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Engine Fail Safe Mode

Twice in two weeks while driving a beep occurs and "Engine Fail Safe" mode on dash appears then coast to side of road (no power). Turn off engine, wait a minute and restart and resume driving. Today the engine light is on, guess I need to call Ford and bring it in.

Has anyone else experienced this problem before?

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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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Oh I forgot, its a 05' SC Lariat w/5.4 V8.....
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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Could be anything. Report back with the engine code that caused the engine light and we'll be able to provide more help.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Could be anything. Report back with the engine code that caused the engine light and we'll be able to provide more help.
Guess I need to bring it for that??

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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Guess I need to bring it for that??

Thanks,

RW.

Most autoparts stores (Napa, Advance, etc) will pull the CEL codes for you free of charge. Should help you avoid the dealership.
 
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Mine has done it before it always codes for something with the intake. It has done it like a few times a year but always when its cold out
 
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