HELP! Fail safe engine mode
04-17-2009, 08:28 AM
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HELP! Fail safe engine mode
So this morning my 05 GT wont start . - NEVER given me any problems.
I finally do get it started but only in FAIL SAFE ENGINE MODE. JUST LIMPS ALONG .
had battery cables off yesterday to reset computer - but i drove it all day yesterday after that & it ran fine ..
Any help ??
I finally do get it started but only in FAIL SAFE ENGINE MODE. JUST LIMPS ALONG .
had battery cables off yesterday to reset computer - but i drove it all day yesterday after that & it ran fine ..
Any help ??
04-18-2009, 01:50 PM
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Turned out to be a bad throttle pos sensor .. mechanic ( not a ford dealer ) says there are TSB related to this problem . Does anyone know if Ford will cover the repair ?- out of warranty obviosly as its an 05
04-18-2009, 03:04 PM
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TSBs are designed for the technician to use to help with repairs.
If it is out of warranty, I doubt a TSB will get it fixed for free.
It worked for the first 3 years of its life OK but went south
after the warranty ran out.
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