Ecoboost runs 5 seconds and shuts down - rodents chewed through wires

[Master Blaster]

We had a 2013 2.0EB that had a defective high-pressure fuel sensor telling the computer that the pressures were 120psi higher than they actually were. It would hot-stall after about 20sec, right after I pulled into traffic. No codes were ever shown, as the computer thought all the pressures were ok. We had it in to the dealer 5 times for the problem over that period and they never figured it out. They replaced the two fuel filters for $280 each time, claiming that was the problem 3 times. After 5 years of this, we got upset with them and had the dealer check the real injection rail pressure, and they replaced the failed $120 sensor and the stalling never happened again.

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[Scott Asheville]

When the engine dies is it like when you shut it off or does it die off gradually?

It just stops. Kind of like turning the key off. The interesting thing is that turning the key to start again just cranks with no ignition. But turning the key to OFF and then turning to start - starts really smooth. And dies in 5 seconds.

For clarity. The engine purrs for 5 seconds. Elevated idle like you would expect at startup. And then just stops.

 

[scharris99]

Definitely get an OBDC readout. The check engine light and FordPass only show maybe 5% of what is actually logged. OBDC scanners probably show 20%. Forscan will get you into the majority of the actual info.

 

[Scott Asheville]

Talked with the dealership this morning. They're always nice people to work with. Alas, has to be towed to the dealership. Three weeks before they can even get a tech to diagnose it. I asked about that, and she said that like everyone else in the industry, they simply cannot find qualified technicians. So the delay is purely a mechanic shortage.

The good news is that at 3 years and 34,500 miles, it is still a powertrain warranty. Free towing to the dealership from my driveway (25 miles) using Ford Roadside Assistant. The bad news is no Maverick for at least a month. And of that, three weeks is just sitting there before they can even diagnose the problem.

Guess I get to add my tale of woe to the so, so many similar tales on MTC. My Maverick was awesome until the day it wasn't. Being a pretty mellow guy, my reaction is "that's a mild bummer".

 

[Blue_Max]

Talked with the dealership this morning. They're always nice people to work with. Alas, has to be towed to the dealership. Three weeks before they can even get a tech to diagnose it. I asked about that, and she said that like everyone else in the industry, they simply cannot find qualified technicians. So the delay is purely a mechanic shortage.

The good news is that at 3 years and 34,500 miles, it is still a powertrain warranty. Free towing to the dealership from my driveway (25 miles) using Ford Roadside Assistant. The bad news is no Maverick for at least a month. And of that, three weeks is just sitting there before they can even diagnose the problem.

Guess I get to add my tale of woe to the so, so many similar tales on MTC. My Maverick was awesome until the day it wasn't. Being a pretty mellow guy, my reaction is "that's a mild bummer".

You could get an OBD reader in much less than 3 weeks and maybe diagnose the problem on your own.
Is there another Ford dealer in the area? Warranty work can be done at any of them.

 

[colinl]

3 week lag to diagnose is just insane. do you have any other Ford dealerships within range?

if so I'd call them, get a firm commitment, and have it towed there.

if not, I'd try to escalate at the dealership. if (and probably when) that fails, then I'd bitch at Ford corporate through the 800 number for our dear friends over at marketing customer support. Too bad they're not still on the forum.. they could 'look into it' for you.

 

[scharris99]

I can confirm the lack of tech labor at dealerships around here. One local (non-Ford) dealer has 28 bays, but only 5 full-time mechanics.

 

[Medicman14]

Is it possible the you have an exhaust restriction?

 

[808Goose!]

It just stops. Kind of like turning the key off. The interesting thing is that turning the key to start again just cranks with no ignition. But turning the key to OFF and then turning to start - starts really smooth. And dies in 5 seconds.

For clarity. The engine purrs for 5 seconds. Elevated idle like you would expect at startup. And then just stops.

Please be sure to tell the dealership exactly what you described here. That's an important detail.

 

[CajunMick]

Was watching a TV program today where hot rodders adding FI on a Chevy V-8. Engine starts, won’t idle. Two issues…might help?
Fuel pump pressure.
Battery voltage. Alternator not putting out 13|14 volts. Computer can’t compute.

 

[CajunMick]

Could be a clogged fuel filter - they can be a forgotten link to many a stalling puzzles.

Cheers

True dat! Had a van, trip to beach ok. But on way back, van would stall ~3-5 miles, restart aTver the stall. Kept doing that till got home…stall, stop, start n drive till next stall. Me tearing into it, change fuel pump, carburetor and it kept doing same. Finally dropped fuel tank, pulled the sender unit, plastic strainer at end of pickup tube. Varnished up. Got new strainer, did road trip and no stalling! Spent few $100s and then a $5 strainer solves all.

 

[HeyBales]

Is there a way to see my codes without an ODBC reader? Don't see anything in FordPass. And I'm not sure the engine check light has any meaning, as it always lights as part of startup in normal operation. And since I only get 5 seconds of normal operation, I'm not even sure there is an engine check light.

Dealer service is closed. I posted my driveway service request and will know tomorrow. Still under warranty, so I'm not all that bothered. Also happily retired, so no particular urgency (we have two cars). I'm more curious than annoyed.

Bottom line. I'm not going to throw a hissy fit and badmouth Ford. Cars break.

Forscan can check pending codes in modules.
Check Engine light would not be lit for pending.

I'd be shocked anything causing this would be considered a pending code.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

I can confirm the lack of tech labor at dealerships around here. One local (non-Ford) dealer has 28 bays, but only 5 full-time mechanics.

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[Cancunbadlands]

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