Kind of shocked ... Advice ?

[konablue11gt]

Just took a 150 mile drive to visit daughter in law went to a light and gassed it a bit and it started to die.. Threw a wrench code (don't have SCT with me) then died .. Car turns over but doesn't fire ... Any ideas ? I know this is generalized as hell

 

[skwerl]

See if a local vato zone can read the codes for you. Most offer that as a free service. Otherwise you're looking at getting it towed to an unknown repair shop and being at their mercy.

 

[konablue11gt]

Yeah looking at tow service now ... Shit

 

[Fastbreak]

AAA is the best investment I've ever made.

 

[BruceH]

Just took a 150 mile drive to visit daughter in law went to a light and gassed it a bit and it started to die.. Threw a wrench code (don't have SCT with me) then died .. Car turns over but doesn't fire ... Any ideas ? I know this is generalized as hell

You can still clear the wrench code by disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes. I'd try that before calling for a tow.

 

[fdjizm]

Clearing the code is not going to make the car start working (unless you have some kind of magical luck!)

 

[AbdullaGT500]

Clearing the code is not going to make the car start working (unless you have some kind of magical luck!)

Actually, I've had that happen before and clearing the code did make it start again. However, it will likely do the same thing again once you start driving.

 

[mikeyfitz]

Sounds like it went into limp mode cause of da boost

 

[BruceH]

Clearing the code is not going to make the car start working (unless you have some kind of magical luck!)

Sometimes it will as it also clears adaptive memory. This is why reloading a tune will sometimes clear up a funky running motor. It's worth a shot to get the car home.

 

[konablue11gt]

Lol I'm getting it towed back to Evansville ... There is no decent repair shop here at all ... I'll throw the SCT on in the morning ... Hopefully it will read a code .. My aeroforce didn't

If the code doesnt show up I'll try the battery thing too

 

[stkjock]

did you look under the hood at all?


check the filter, intake tube and any couplers


if the Aeroforce didn't the SCT will not either

 

[jayman33]

Blow any fuses? Ground anything out?

 

[konablue11gt]

Under hood looks normal checked hoses ,filter all that ... I will check fuses now didn't do that

 

[06silverbullet]

thats why i always have an arsenal in my trunk: toolset, air compressor, tire chains, sct and medic bag.

 

[konablue11gt]

thats why i always have an arsenal in my trunk: toolset, air compressor, tire chains, sct and medic bag.

Trust me from this day forward so will I ....

 

[skwerl]

Whatever the tow bill was, be thankful it wasn't a 28K lb bucket truck. My tow bills usually run about $400-$500 (only 4x in 7 years).

 

[konablue11gt]

It's gonna be an 800 dollar bill but there is no way I'll leave this car around here

 

[gil_t2]

Why didn't you call Ford's road service, it is part of your warranty. They will take you to a Ford dealer.

 

[skwerl]

With a blower and tune, there's no way anyone could expect to still have a warranty on it.

 

[gil_t2]

With a blower and tune, there's no way anyone could expect to still have a warranty on it.

That has nothing to do with the road service part, they will do flat tires, out of gas, lock outs, wrecks, tow you all most anywere, with in reason. you don't even have to go to the dealer.