Hi all.
Short story: 2011 Exped that stalls randomly. Sometimes daily, sometimes months between events. Scary for the wife and kids (and me, therefore). Only code I've seen is:P0130 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1.
Short story extra info:
Bought it from a Dodge dealership and the first stall happened w/i the 3500-mi warranty period but all they want to do is drive it till the problem happens again. It hasn't happened so they say they've done all they can do.... help! We're leaving on a long trip Friday morning and it's been stalling again. I've read all over the internet and there seems to be no consistent fix.
Longer story:
We have a 2011 EL Ltd E̶c̶o̶B̶o̶o̶s̶t̶ that we bought used one year ago from a Dodge dealership. Shortly after (w/i the 3500-mi warranty), it stalled on us while idling outside a gas station. The next day, it stalled on us as we rolled through an intersection in a small town. We were basically coasting, so low idle. That evening, it wouldn't start after filling up. The only way it seemed to start is if I pumped the pedal (WHICH I KNOW MAKES NO SENSE and probably had no effect).
A check-engine light doesn't always come on and if it does, it usually is cleared before we get to a place to check it. (see short story above for code)
What it feels like: I'm driving along and the gas pedal goes slack if you know what i mean, the RPMs start fluctuating up and down but there is no response to the pushing the pedal. I put it in neutral and coast, and I've never been able to keep it going. It always stalls after a few seconds. Sometimes it will start right back up. Other times, I'll sit there and try a few times. It's never left us completely stranded, but it is a dangerous situation to have. (I recently drove through the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in my work truck and shuddered to think of the stalling happening there with vehicles behind and only a couple feet clearance on both sides with the wall and oncoming traffic...)
Normally, I'm Mr. Fixit when it comes to vehicles. This helpless feeling sucks. I'm worried to take it to a different dealership/repair shop and just throw money at fixes w/o truly knowing what it is.
Is there a chance that a Ford dealership can actually diagnose the issue with it's diagnostic equipment?
I'm praying for a solution. Please help. Thanks.
Short story: 2011 Exped that stalls randomly. Sometimes daily, sometimes months between events. Scary for the wife and kids (and me, therefore). Only code I've seen is:P0130 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1.
Short story extra info:
Bought it from a Dodge dealership and the first stall happened w/i the 3500-mi warranty period but all they want to do is drive it till the problem happens again. It hasn't happened so they say they've done all they can do.... help! We're leaving on a long trip Friday morning and it's been stalling again. I've read all over the internet and there seems to be no consistent fix.
Longer story:
We have a 2011 EL Ltd E̶c̶o̶B̶o̶o̶s̶t̶ that we bought used one year ago from a Dodge dealership. Shortly after (w/i the 3500-mi warranty), it stalled on us while idling outside a gas station. The next day, it stalled on us as we rolled through an intersection in a small town. We were basically coasting, so low idle. That evening, it wouldn't start after filling up. The only way it seemed to start is if I pumped the pedal (WHICH I KNOW MAKES NO SENSE and probably had no effect).
A check-engine light doesn't always come on and if it does, it usually is cleared before we get to a place to check it. (see short story above for code)
What it feels like: I'm driving along and the gas pedal goes slack if you know what i mean, the RPMs start fluctuating up and down but there is no response to the pushing the pedal. I put it in neutral and coast, and I've never been able to keep it going. It always stalls after a few seconds. Sometimes it will start right back up. Other times, I'll sit there and try a few times. It's never left us completely stranded, but it is a dangerous situation to have. (I recently drove through the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in my work truck and shuddered to think of the stalling happening there with vehicles behind and only a couple feet clearance on both sides with the wall and oncoming traffic...)
Normally, I'm Mr. Fixit when it comes to vehicles. This helpless feeling sucks. I'm worried to take it to a different dealership/repair shop and just throw money at fixes w/o truly knowing what it is.
Is there a chance that a Ford dealership can actually diagnose the issue with it's diagnostic equipment?
I'm praying for a solution. Please help. Thanks.
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