Warning lights popped up while driving and truck wouldn't engage drive

[jahaas13]

Thankfully this happened a half mile from my house and I was able to get home safely. Had a Dr's appointment this morning and ran a few errands on the way home. Truck was driving just fine. No issues at all. Last stop was a mile from home. Turned the truck on, put it in drive and started going.

As soon as I turned on to the main road it felt like something was slipping (I do live in northern VT and there was some snow on the sides of the road). I started accelerating up to speed (35 MPH) and I then felt the speed drop. Truck was still in D and I could hear the engine rev, but I was clearly coasting. I tried turning the shifter towards D, but it was already in D and the transmission wouldn't engage. Thankfully, no cars behind me. I coasted to the left turn lane and came to a complete stop. Put the truck in Park, then back to D. Started getting warning lights popping up in succession (see attached pics - did the same in the driveway when I turned it off and back on).

Was able to move in D and the truck didn't feel right at all. Felt like it wouldn't coast in D - the engine was always pushing it forward. Was able to get home safely. Logged into my Ford account (I removed the app ages ago) and it shows no active alerts, warnings, recalls, etc. Shows the vehicle as perfectly fine, and the date/time stamp was after I parked in the garage. Going head to the auto parts store around the corner shortly to see if any codes are throwing. Will also be calling the dealer.

Has anyone else experienced this? I did a quick search and didn't see much, outside of the hybrid battery issues from last year.

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[jahaas13]

Quick update. Took the car to Advanced Auto parts to have them check codes - truck is too new and their software is too old. No codes thrown, but engine light is still showing. Calling the dealer now.

 

[Meintc]

I hope its an easy fix.

 

[The Real Maverick]

I can only speculate without being there.

Based ONLY on the images provided, if accurate, could be a wheel speed / wheel slip or brake sensor.

Probably hard to diagnose but pretty simple to fix. Wishing you well.

Keep us posted.

 

[jahaas13]

The plot thickens. Was able to get a hold my local ford dealer's service dept. They are booking out til the 22nd. I spoke with the tech and explained what happened. Also let him know about the dreaded deep sleep issues with the hybrid battery - it's been bitter cold and, while the truck is parked in a garage, it's not heated and before Thursday, the last time I drove it was Monday night. He said it could be a combination of things, including one of the wheel sensors being covered with snow/ice that's causing the errors - they are all related. Could be related to the deep sleep. I'm going to drive it for a bit this afternoon and see if that helps anything. it's finally warming here (we're in the 20s now).

 

[Blue_Max]

When I saw this topic's title I guessed the vehicle in question would be a hybrid. So many weird things seem to happen with the hybrids.

 

[Darnon]

When I saw this topic's title I guessed the vehicle in question would be a hybrid. So many weird things seem to happen with the hybrids.

Yeah, EcoBoosts just blow their transmissions.

 

[The Real Maverick]

When I saw this topic's title I guessed the vehicle in question would be a hybrid. So many weird things seem to happen with the hybrids.

Ya, but they cost half as much to operate so we can buy them twice as often as EcoBoost owners.

 

[Ray-n-AVL]

I've seen the Pre-Collision Assist not available when snow/ice was covering the front camera. Have you charged the battery?

 

[PNWMaverick]

Spoiler: Spoiler

Thankfully this happened a half mile from my house and I was able to get home safely. Had a Dr's appointment this morning and ran a few errands on the way home. Truck was driving just fine. No issues at all. Last stop was a mile from home. Turned the truck on, put it in drive and started going.

As soon as I turned on to the main road it felt like something was slipping (I do live in northern VT and there was some snow on the sides of the road). I started accelerating up to speed (35 MPH) and I then felt the speed drop. Truck was still in D and I could hear the engine rev, but I was clearly coasting. I tried turning the shifter towards D, but it was already in D and the transmission wouldn't engage. Thankfully, no cars behind me. I coasted to the left turn lane and came to a complete stop. Put the truck in Park, then back to D. Started getting warning lights popping up in succession (see attached pics - did the same in the driveway when I turned it off and back on).

Was able to move in D and the truck didn't feel right at all. Felt like it wouldn't coast in D - the engine was always pushing it forward. Was able to get home safely. Logged into my Ford account (I removed the app ages ago) and it shows no active alerts, warnings, recalls, etc. Shows the vehicle as perfectly fine, and the date/time stamp was after I parked in the garage. Going head to the auto parts store around the corner shortly to see if any codes are throwing. Will also be calling the dealer.

Has anyone else experienced this? I did a quick search and didn't see much, outside of the hybrid battery issues from last year.

If you drive it anywhere it should be down to the dealer to have the code read. My local dealer is willing to read an active code without charging any fees. If you pull in with the code on DO NOT shut the truck off, instead leave it running so the code doesn't clear.

When I saw this topic's title I guessed the vehicle in question would be a hybrid. So many weird things seem to happen with the hybrids.

Oh, do tell! Early hybrids have trash CV axles (redesigns have been released) and an issue with deep sleep relating to not having the AGM battery the BMS is set for. Annoying but not catastrophic.

Ecoboosts have direct injector rattle that sounds like a marching band of tambourines are under the hood. Their transmissions seem to be dropping dead well before 100,000 miles at an alarming rate. I actually worry for my brother's EB Maverick.

Yeah, EcoBoosts just blow their transmissions.

Like confetti at a gender reveal.

I've seen the Pre-Collision Assist not available when snow/ice was covering the front camera. Have you charged the battery?

I hit a pterodactyl of a bug on the freeway a couple of years ago and the truck absolutely lost its mind because of where it hit. It thought we were about to be in an accident.

 

[d7602002]

Whether hybrid or EcoBoost issues will arise and it stinks when they do. When it happens to someone else it's a bummer, but when it happens to you it's freaking awful. Like the end of the world. I just hope that most issues like this are fixed before the warranties expire, or if you have an extended warranty that's fine, or in recalls, or in future generations of vehicle they solve these problems.

 

[Blue_Max]

Yeah, EcoBoosts just blow their transmissions.

Simple to diagnose and the repair path is obvious. Nothing mysterious about it.

 

[KevCuRaoi]

Thankfully this happened a half mile from my house and I was able to get home safely. Had a Dr's appointment this morning and ran a few errands on the way home. Truck was driving just fine. No issues at all. Last stop was a mile from home. Turned the truck on, put it in drive and started going.

As soon as I turned on to the main road it felt like something was slipping (I do live in northern VT and there was some snow on the sides of the road). I started accelerating up to speed (35 MPH) and I then felt the speed drop. Truck was still in D and I could hear the engine rev, but I was clearly coasting. I tried turning the shifter towards D, but it was already in D and the transmission wouldn't engage. Thankfully, no cars behind me. I coasted to the left turn lane and came to a complete stop. Put the truck in Park, then back to D. Started getting warning lights popping up in succession (see attached pics - did the same in the driveway when I turned it off and back on).

Was able to move in D and the truck didn't feel right at all. Felt like it wouldn't coast in D - the engine was always pushing it forward. Was able to get home safely. Logged into my Ford account (I removed the app ages ago) and it shows no active alerts, warnings, recalls, etc. Shows the vehicle as perfectly fine, and the date/time stamp was after I parked in the garage. Going head to the auto parts store around the corner shortly to see if any codes are throwing. Will also be calling the dealer.

Has anyone else experienced this? I did a quick search and didn't see much, outside of the hybrid battery issues from last year.

If you want to send me your VIN, I can see if any codes were stored that I can access remotely. If you activated Ford Pass in the past (even though you didn't use the app), I should be able to do that. I can send you a screen shot of what I can see if that will help you!

 

[jahaas13]

If you want to send me your VIN, I can see if any codes were stored that I can access remotely. If you activated Ford Pass in the past (even though you didn't use the app), I should be able to do that. I can send you a screen shot of what I can see if that will help you!

will send you a private message. thanks!!

 

[jahaas13]

I've seen the Pre-Collision Assist not available when snow/ice was covering the front camera. Have you charged the battery?

I have not charged the battery. After talking with the tech today, I do plan on driving it this evening to see if that helps charge it. Also meant to add that there is no snow/ice on the windshield. Camera area should be clear. I did just change wiper blades in December - had a hard time finding the right sizes. I'll check the passenger side to see if it's clearing the camera area properly.

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