Limp Mode, Fuel Leak, Burning Smell, & Neutral Tow

[mhExped]

Finally got a call last Friday that the repairs to the fuel injector had been made and the car had been thoroughly inspected/tested and was good to go.

Picked it up from the dealer's lot Saturday. Drove it about 3 miles home. Then, drove it about 4 miles on my way to run some errands before the check engine light came back on.

Straight back to the dealer it went. :-(

Didn't go into limp mode this time (I guess that's a plus).

The FordPass app reported some error related to the catalytic converter sensing poor conditions or something.

Only other bit of info that seemed potentially relevant was I noticed a considerable amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust when I started it up on the dealer's lot before initially driving it home. Maybe "considerable" conveys the wrong idea, but certainly enough for me to take notice at the time.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Finally got a call last Friday that the repairs to the fuel injector had been made and the car had been thoroughly inspected/tested and was good to go.

Picked it up from the dealer's lot Saturday. Drove it about 3 miles home. Then, drove it about 4 miles on my way to run some errands before the check engine light came back on.

Straight back to the dealer it went. :-(

Didn't go into limp mode this time (I guess that's a plus).

The FordPass app reported some error related to the catalytic converter sensing poor conditions or something.

Only other bit of info that seemed potentially relevant was I noticed a considerable amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust when I started it up on the dealer's lot before initially driving it home. Maybe "considerable" conveys the wrong idea, but certainly enough for me to take notice at the time.

Wow - at the Ford dealer for almost three weeks, and you only drove it four miles and it malfunctions again.

I wish you good luck - but it sounds like the dealer took their time and did a bad repair job.

 

[Soliyou]

The cat probably got very hot due the unburnt fuel and failed. This easy to replace. The important thing is that the engine doesn’t have ticks or knocks.

 

[mhExped]

The cat probably got very hot due the unburnt fuel and failed.

Yep, was told by dealer "they" (there's more than one in these cars?) are being replaced - waiting on parts.

After consulting with the regional service rep, they're going to keep the car and put some miles on it after replacing to try and see what else may pop up and need addressing.