Random Power/Engine Kill while Driving
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Random Power/Engine Kill while Driving
Dropping SO off at work last night in the snow and slop of North East and turned down a side road and truck decided all electronics would turn off, power steering/brakes/radio/engine, but still had headlights and dash. Battery Light came on.
Started truck backup and ran fine the rest of the way (15min)
Restarted the truck to run home and voltage was low 11-change to mid-12s. Drove about 5 min and same thing happened, lost power, still had headlights and dash lights and the battery light came on. Restarted it, got up to running speed and worked back up to mid 13's (13.5-13.78).
Both restarts after event were fine with no hesitation, and lights weren't fading as if alternator. Also, no codes thrown. Was thinking bad ground somewhere would do this?
Any help would be appreciated as this is my first post. By the way, it's a 2005 Ford F-350 w/ 6.0.
Started truck backup and ran fine the rest of the way (15min)
Restarted the truck to run home and voltage was low 11-change to mid-12s. Drove about 5 min and same thing happened, lost power, still had headlights and dash lights and the battery light came on. Restarted it, got up to running speed and worked back up to mid 13's (13.5-13.78).
Both restarts after event were fine with no hesitation, and lights weren't fading as if alternator. Also, no codes thrown. Was thinking bad ground somewhere would do this?
Any help would be appreciated as this is my first post. By the way, it's a 2005 Ford F-350 w/ 6.0.
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Dropping SO off at work last night in the snow and slop of North East and turned down a side road and truck decided all electronics would turn off, power steering/brakes/radio/engine, but still had headlights and dash. ................... Was thinking bad ground somewhere would do this?
Any help would be appreciated as this is my first post. By the way, it's a 2005 Ford F-350 w/ 6.0.
Any help would be appreciated as this is my first post. By the way, it's a 2005 Ford F-350 w/ 6.0.
Your problem is indicative of either loose/corroded battery cables, ground connections either at the batteries or ground straps or both etc.
You need to fix this ASAP or you will likely damage/destroy the FICM.
Regards,
Rick
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