Problem

DBVIII · 07-16-2011, 09:19 PM

So I'm having an extremely weird problem. I bought my truck in may and never had a problem with it. The truck had remote start, but that was the only aftermarket thing on the truck. I drove from south dakota all the way to california and never had a problem. Once I got down here things got weird. When I turn the truck on it starts just fine. I start to drive, and the truck will shut off all the electronics on the inside and turn on random warning indications. After a few seconds, all of the electronics will come back on. It may do that a couple times and then be fine. Its even killed my truck a couple times. But once its done it, it usually runs fine. If I use the window switches, headlights, or blinkers, it does the same thing. I removed the remote start, and didn't have the problem for about a week, and then it did it for a few days, stopped for a week, and now I'm having the problem again. Does anyone have any idea of what might be wrong or how to fix it?

Speedytech7 · 07-16-2011, 09:51 PM

I know when I replaced my battery, i realized the connections were super lame on the stock connectors, i think you have a battery connection issue. try tightening the connectors or buying aftermarket connectors and replacing the stock ones.

GreenMando · 07-17-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedytech7

I know when I replaced my battery, i realized the connections were super lame on the stock connectors, i think you have a battery connection issue. try tightening the connectors or buying aftermarket connectors and replacing the stock ones.

That was my first thought was battery connections.

DBVIII · 07-17-2011, 05:17 PM

The problem with that theory its that the headlights and such are still running when I have said problem. Me and a friend were diagnosing it today while reading through the owners manual and think we have it narrowed down to a problem with the interior fuse panel, as all of the stuff that has/causes the problem is located on that panel, including the fuel pump relay, which would cause the truck to stall

wanna1 · 07-19-2011, 10:09 AM

I would also check all the chassis grounds. Intermittent grounding can cause some VERY WEIRD electrical problems - I speak from experience.

MichiTracR · 07-19-2011, 11:42 AM

I've had the same thing happen to me in the past as well. After some research, it seems that this isn't very uncommon and is due (at least in part/some cases) to a glitch in the cluster. The first few symptome were just weird indicators, but then finally the truck wouldn't start. A simple battery disconnect/reconnect resets things, and it hasn't happened since.

10uhcST · 07-24-2011, 11:32 AM

it may also be a weak battery that is really weak after starting it. newer model vehicles with all the electronic "stuff" can act weird when the power supply is not stable or inconsistent.

xero2099 · 07-24-2011, 11:59 AM

I would get the battery tested first then i would check to make sure the terminals for the battery are clean as well i had similar issues with an older car where randomly it wouldn't start and i would have to jump start it it turned out that one of the battery connections was very loose

DBVIII · 07-24-2011, 12:06 PM

The battery is brand new when I bought the truck about 3 months ago, its a motorcraft battery. I was told by a mechanic that it is most likely a diode on the back side of the ignition that may wiggle loose and cause the exact problems I'm experiencing. And also a warning to anyone, if you find yourself in santa maria california, do NOT take your vehicle to santa maria ford lincoln. Just my two cents.

07-16-2011, 09:19 PM	#1
DBVIII Wannabe Elite Explorer Hartford, SD 2007 Sport Trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 29 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Problem So I'm having an extremely weird problem. I bought my truck in may and never had a problem with it. The truck had remote start, but that was the only aftermarket thing on the truck. I drove from south dakota all the way to california and never had a problem. Once I got down here things got weird. When I turn the truck on it starts just fine. I start to drive, and the truck will shut off all the electronics on the inside and turn on random warning indications. After a few seconds, all of the electronics will come back on. It may do that a couple times and then be fine. Its even killed my truck a couple times. But once its done it, it usually runs fine. If I use the window switches, headlights, or blinkers, it does the same thing. I removed the remote start, and didn't have the problem for about a week, and then it did it for a few days, stopped for a week, and now I'm having the problem again. Does anyone have any idea of what might be wrong or how to fix it?

07-16-2011, 09:51 PM	#2
Speedytech7 Wannabe Elite Explorer Seattle 1997 Ford Explorer XLT Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	Perhaps Battery I know when I replaced my battery, i realized the connections were super lame on the stock connectors, i think you have a battery connection issue. try tightening the connectors or buying aftermarket connectors and replacing the stock ones.

07-17-2011, 05:17 PM	#4
DBVIII Wannabe Elite Explorer Hartford, SD 2007 Sport Trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 29 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The problem with that theory its that the headlights and such are still running when I have said problem. Me and a friend were diagnosing it today while reading through the owners manual and think we have it narrowed down to a problem with the interior fuse panel, as all of the stuff that has/causes the problem is located on that panel, including the fuel pump relay, which would cause the truck to stall

07-19-2011, 10:09 AM	#5
wanna1 Wannabe Elite Explorer 2007 XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 59 Vehicle Specs	I would also check all the chassis grounds. Intermittent grounding can cause some VERY WEIRD electrical problems - I speak from experience.

07-19-2011, 11:42 AM	#6
MichiTracR Wannabe Elite Explorer Michigan 2007 Sport Trac Limited Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 25 Vehicle Specs	I've had the same thing happen to me in the past as well. After some research, it seems that this isn't very uncommon and is due (at least in part/some cases) to a glitch in the cluster. The first few symptome were just weird indicators, but then finally the truck wouldn't start. A simple battery disconnect/reconnect resets things, and it hasn't happened since.

07-24-2011, 11:32 AM	#7
10uhcST Wannabe Elite Explorer E TN 2007 ST XLT 2WD Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 33 Vehicle Specs	it may also be a weak battery that is really weak after starting it. newer model vehicles with all the electronic "stuff" can act weird when the power supply is not stable or inconsistent.

07-24-2011, 11:59 AM	#8
xero2099 Wannabe Elite Explorer Somerville, MA 08 Sport Trac xlt v6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 85 Vehicle Specs	I would get the battery tested first then i would check to make sure the terminals for the battery are clean as well i had similar issues with an older car where randomly it wouldn't start and i would have to jump start it it turned out that one of the battery connections was very loose

07-24-2011, 12:06 PM	#9
DBVIII Wannabe Elite Explorer Hartford, SD 2007 Sport Trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 29 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The battery is brand new when I bought the truck about 3 months ago, its a motorcraft battery. I was told by a mechanic that it is most likely a diode on the back side of the ignition that may wiggle loose and cause the exact problems I'm experiencing. And also a warning to anyone, if you find yourself in santa maria california, do NOT take your vehicle to santa maria ford lincoln. Just my two cents.