Car won't start . . .

[DevilDog]

Went to take my car for a drive and it won't start. It's throwing all kinds of messages on the display, including Service Vehicle Soon. I grabbed my other fob just for grins and it started, but the minute I put it in reverse it died. I drove it last Saturday and it was fine. Car has 348 miles on it.

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[RJV15]

People seem to be complaining about the battery losing charge. Might be worth checking out with a volt meter.

 

[Zig]

Any fordpass messages or notices?

 

[DevilDog]

Any fordpass messages or notices?

The only alerts I have are two (2) Tire Pressure Monitor System Warnings. I put new wheels and tires on last week and haven't been able to train the new ones. Apparently, Ford changed the TPS on the '24's. Waiting for a tool to train them.

 

[Zig]

The only alerts I have are two (2) Tire Pressure Monitor System Warnings. I put new wheels and tires on last week and haven't been able to train the new ones. Apparently, Ford changed the TPS on the '24's. Waiting for a tool to train them.

Have you tried a forced reboot, I mean disconnect the batt for 2 mins. Would be discouraged but possibly encouraged if it’s battery related. A bad batch can be fixed a bad design more complicated.

 

[DevilDog]

Have you tried a forced reboot, I mean disconnect the batt for 2 mins. Would be discouraged but possibly encouraged if it’s battery related. A bad batch can be fixed a bad design more complicated.

Think I'm going to call the dealer and have it flat bedded there. I'll see what they say.

 

[DevilDog]

Called a tow truck shortly after my last post. Decided to try to start it one more time and guess what, it fired right up. Weirdest thing I've ever seen. Dash lit up like a Christmas tree, but everything went away after it started. No alerts on my phone. Drove it to the dealership and left it there. Hopefully, they can diagnose something.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Went to take my car for a drive and it won't start. It's throwing all kinds of messages on the display, including Service Vehicle Soon. I grabbed my other fob just for grins and it started, but the minute I put it in reverse it died. I drove it last Saturday and it was fine. Car has 348 miles on it.

Hi there! I can look into your Mustang's concern on my end. To get started, could you please send a private message over with the name/location of your local Ford dealer and your Mustang's VIN?

 

[jimgt2k24]

Does this look familiar?

 

[Zig]

Does this look familiar?

One of you guys just pulled up and ……..???????

 

[DevilDog]

Does this look familiar?

Yup. That's exactly it.

 

[Upacurb]

Wifes Explorer does the same thing- Ford been trying to fix it for years : (

 

[DevilDog]

Wifes Explorer does the same thing- Ford been trying to fix it for years : (

I'm guessing it's an electrical gremlin somewhere. Not sure what to think at this point. Ford has reached out to me, so I'm thankful for that. It is what it is. If having this issue with a "toy" is the worst thing to happen to me this week, I still consider myself a very blessed man.

 

[Stratman397]

Called a tow truck shortly after my last post. Decided to try to start it one more time and guess what, it fired right up. Weirdest thing I've ever seen. Dash lit up like a Christmas tree, but everything went away after it started. No alerts on my phone. Drove it to the dealership and left it there. Hopefully, they can diagnose something.

That’s usually what it takes is just to sit there. It seems to reset itself then, but no one should be having these kinds of problems!

 

[Stratman397]

Wifes Explorer does the same thing- Ford been trying to fix it for years : (

I told you she needs a jeep grand Cherokee. Maybe early Christmas presents?

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