Wonky computer or?

[Kiteman]

I have a 2012 Expedition Limited 4WD. Had a weird experience yesterday - Getting off the freeway, when I tried to move, it acted like I was starting out in 3rd, barely moving. The screen was saying I needed gas (had 1/3 tank) and showed a bunch of dots and alternated a wrench symbol and a gas pump. was still able to drive a ways, then shut it off, let it sit a minute and restarted - was all OK. Ran a OBD2 scan with no errors.

My concern is we're getting ready to take a trip towing our trailer thru a remote area with little or no services - and no cell service.

Any ideas on what the cause might be - what to do?

Thanks!

 

[BigOleFordFan]

Sounds like a failing fuel pump or perhaps a clogged fuel line...but something is definitely wonky for sure

Probably needs a more in-depth scan to see what's actually happening, either with ForeScan or taking it to a dealer....

I definitely would NOT go into the wild blue yonder without getting this fixed....

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

I have a 2012 Expedition Limited 4WD. Had a weird experience yesterday - Getting off the freeway, when I tried to move, it acted like I was starting out in 3rd, barely moving. The screen was saying I needed gas (had 1/3 tank) and showed a bunch of dots and alternated a wrench symbol and a gas pump. was still able to drive a ways, then shut it off, let it sit a minute and restarted - was all OK. Ran a OBD2 scan with no errors.

My concern is we're getting ready to take a trip towing our trailer thru a remote area with little or no services - and no cell service.

Any ideas on what the cause might be - what to do?

Thanks!

First - check the vehicle for any stored trouble codes.

Then - check the battery terminal connectors and posts to ensure they are clean and tight. Check the condition of the battery. Age does not ensure that the battery is good.

 

[Kiteman]

Only have 2 trouble codes - for both CATs (replaced with new twice, errors cleared, keeps returning! Dealer cannot find anything wrong with the exhaust system!)

Thinking it's the computer or possibly the battery - just had it refuse to open doors to both keys, but was able to key unlock and start - then all worked fine!!?? Weird....

I will check the battery! Thanks for the tips!

 

[Kiteman]

Figured it might be e battery after the drivers window also wouldn't work!! Cleaned the terminals and greased them - all seems to work properly - so far!

Thanks for the tips!

 

[Kiteman]

Well, just cleaning the battery didn't solve it! Ended taking to my local Ford dealer - they got a 19N01 error. Turns out the culprit was a bad Molded Leadframe - which is in the transmission pan - plus an expensive connector. Long lead part, plus a couple days to replace - so just got it back today.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Well, just cleaning the battery didn't solve it! Ended taking to my local Ford dealer - they got a 19N01 error. Turns out the culprit was a bad Molded Leadframe - which is in the transmission pan - plus an expensive connector. Long lead part, plus a couple days to replace - so just got it back today.

You’re outside the campaign time limit, but Ford has been aware of this issue: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10183669-0001.pdf