crank no start (-------) on the odometer and pats code 16

[chubbzilla]

i was sitting in park with the car running a couple weeks ago and my 2000 expedition just shut off i went to crank it up and crank no start and noticed dashes on the odometer and my theft light blinking really fast and i noticed after awhile in would blink once pause and blink 6 more times i change the pcm relay and the pcm diode ive checked all the fuses i dont know much about cars at all but ive also check the negative battery cable i dont know what else to do was wondering if someone could help or if this has happen to them

 

[GaryH]

I don't know if this video will help, but it sounds like the same problem you are having.

EP83-98 Ford Expedition Theft Light Flashing/No Start

This is a quick fix to prevent Theft light flashing and causing a no start condition. When it’s cold it still happens so the next video on the subject I hope...

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Or another possible fix

Expedition theft light flashing. Starts but won't run. Getting computer to recognize chip key again.

This is how I got the computer in my 1997 Expedition to recognize the chip key WITHOUT using a scan/ programing tool, hiring a locksmith, or taking it to the...

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[chubbzilla]

thanks ill give the first video a try i just wish there was a video for the pats flash code 1-6

 

[JerryT]

i was sitting in park with the car running a couple weeks ago and my 2000 expedition just shut off i went to crank it up and crank no start and noticed dashes on the odometer and my theft light blinking really fast and i noticed after awhile in would blink once pause and blink 6 more times i change the pcm relay and the pcm diode ive checked all the fuses i dont know much about cars at all but ive also check the negative battery cable i dont know what else to do was wondering if someone could help or if this has happen to them

Sounds like a bad battery or corroded battery cables. If you are measuring 11.9 volts or less then your battery needs to be replaced. A bad battery will throw all kinds of codes on Fords.

 

[Petesexpy]

Sounds like a bad battery or corroded battery cables. If you are measuring 11.9 volts or less then your battery needs to be replaced. A bad battery will throw all kinds of codes on Fords.

I was just about to say the same. Also, bad ground will create all kinds of havoc.

 

[chubbzilla]

but would a bad battery cause it to just die while running sitting in park?

 

[Petesexpy]

but would a bad battery cause it to just die while running sitting in park?

No, it would not. Only a bad alternator would, but that would trigger the "battery" warning light.

 

[chubbzilla]

i checked the battery and its good also no corroded cables any other sugestions its about to be winter and i need it running due to the snow

 

[Petesexpy]

Did you check ground cables? Also, check body module.

 

[13Shadows]

When mine did that it turned out to be the pcm went out. I had to buy one from flagship1 programmed with my vin. When I installed it the dashes were finally gone and it started.