Electronic Control Module issue (ECM) 2012

[bobbatroz]

Hi friends,

Last night my Explorer 2012 for the first time, suddenly slowed down the speed and could barely made it to home. There was a light on my dashboard that was identified as the ECM in the owner’s manual. I drove it today and did not happen again. Is there any recall for that failure? What does it make this happen?

Thank you.

 

[peterk9]

What was the light that came ON? Have you had the vehicle checked for a possible trouble code?

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Peter

 

[bobbatroz]

What was the light that came ON? Have you had the vehicle checked for a possible trouble code?

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Peter

engine control module

 

[bobbatroz]

I am so scared that this could hapen again, especially since I travel often from cities. I wonder if there is something that makes this happen, so I can try to avoid it, for example, speed up to X limit or the AC, etc.

I am also wondering if there is a recall or a waranty for this problem. I found somewhere online that there are more vehicles with this same problem.

Any info about this, my friends?

 

[bobbatroz]

What was the light that came ON? Have you had the vehicle checked for a possible trouble code?

Google Search

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Peter

 

[bobbatroz]

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I have not get it checked. It is expensive to take it to the dealer to get it diagnosed.

 

[peterk9]

Sometimes an auto parts/supply store will give you a free scan. I've read posts here that mentioned it. I knew what ECM was but posted the link that described pretty much what you experienced. There is no recall on this that I am aware of and not likely any warranty since the Explorer is actually about 10 years old now.

Peter

 

[bobbatroz]

Sometimes an auto parts/supply store will give you a free scan. I've read posts here that mentioned it. I knew what ECM was but posted the link that described pretty much what you experienced. There is no recall on this that I am aware of and not likely any warranty since the Explorer is actually about 10 years old now.

Peter

Oh no! So, I must be prepared for that expense.

Now, I think it can only be scan it IF the light is ON, right? It dissapeared but I am affraid it could happen at any time. And so far what I experienced, the car will not go anywhere.

 

[bobbatroz]

Oh no! So, I must be prepared for that expense.

Now, I think it can only be scan it IF the light is ON, right? It dissapeared but I am affraid it could happen at any time. And so far what I experienced, the car will not go anywhere.

Where can I phisically find this part in my vehicle? In a Explorer 2012?

 

[JAPeterson]

Once the light comes on it is stored in the ECM even if it goes out.

So a parts store such as Autozone, Advance Auto, and others should be able to connect a reader onto the OBD II port and find out what it is. Then get the code, it should be one letter and 4 numbers such as P1234. You can then do a search for that code on the www or come back here and post what it is.

 

[Toddman41]

Look the code up on Google, it will give a description of the CEL.

 

[bobbatroz]

Once the light comes on it is stored in the ECM even if it goes out.

So a parts store such as Autozone, Advance Auto, and others should be able to connect a reader onto the OBD II port and find out what it is. Then get the code, it should be one letter and 4 numbers such as P1234. You can then do a search for that code on the www or come back here and post what it is.

Hi friends,

I went last night to O'Riellys and Autozone and none of them found any problem from the diagnose they did on my car. The points got "green check-mark". No problems at all. I tried both businesses just in case. I told them what the warning was and they told me that there is no faliure shown from the computer... I am still not that confident.

 

[JAPeterson]

If that's the case and the parts stores can't find anything and you want to work on your Explores I highly suggest that you look into Forscan for a smartphone and or a laptop along with the ELM 327 Bluetooth adapter to where you can do diagnostics yourself.

 

[bobbatroz]

If that's the case and the parts stores can't find anything and you want to work on your Explores I highly suggest that you look into Forscan for a smartphone and or a laptop along with the ELM 327 Bluetooth adapter to where you can do diagnostics yourself.

Thank you Peterson. Is a Forscan a phisycall tool or is it an app that I use and somehow plug or bluetooth through my phone? Sorry for my ignorance.

 

[peterk9]

Thank you Peterson. Is a Forscan a phisycall tool or is it an app that I use and somehow plug or bluetooth through my phone? Sorry for my ignorance.

Perhaps this thread will provide some insight to FORScan; New Forscan Update Allows Module Programming
Also, what is forscan - Google Search

Peter

 

[bobbatroz]

Perhaps this thread will provide some insight to FORScan; New Forscan Update Allows Module Programming
Also, what is forscan - Google Search

Peter

Thank you very much, Peter.