Looks like the cold weather got me. Had to go out this morning to get some things done. Gas was low, so I stopped and filled up. The truck started up, but as I backed out, it stalled and would not re-start. Pushed it out of the way and waiting about 5 min and it restarted, but now I’ve got a check engine light with a message about the gas level being low. I hesitate to keep driving it, as I don’t want to get stranded somewhere in this cold.
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Need to pull the codes, but after researching the Bronco6G forum, this is sounding like the beginning of a failed fuel pump. Bad timing, not only with the cold, but I have to fly to Milwaukee next week. Right now, I have an apt with the dealer for next Friday. I’ll update when I know more. So f’ing depressing.
I think there were some bad fuel pumps early. Hopefully it’s an easy fix.
Yea, the only two things would be ice in fuel lines (not common on modern cars) or a bad pump.
I’ve pulled a code for the check engine light.
P00C6 Ford Code - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low Engine Cranking
Fuel pump is definitely a possibility, as is the fuel pump controller. I’ve ordered a spare controller to keep in the truck. Seems to be a common part defect. Although I’m only at approx 32k miles. But better safe than stranded. I can never really trust the fuel system on this truck now. There are people reporting multiplecl fuel pump failures ok the 6G forum.
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Finally got it into the dealer this morning. Avis Ford on Telegraph in Southfield. They’ll check the code and also wrote it up for the shock recall and the defrost wires breaking off the back window. Probably won’t hear anything until Monday next week and I have to fly down to Mexico for work on Wed. So it could be in the shop until I return on the 14th. Hopefully this dealer does me right. I’ve never used them for service.
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Here’s the followup on this. Dropped the truck off on Fri, Jan 30. They wrote up the check engine code, the shock recall and both defroster wires breaking off the rear window. I let them know I was leaving for work in Mexico on Feb 4. I was not contacted by the dealer at any point with an update or to let me know the truck was done. Called them on Friday, Feb 13 and they said the truck was done, but paperwork was not. Flew back to Detroit on the 14th and picked it up on the 16th.
For the stall/engine code, they replaced the fuel pump control module. I pretty much figured this was the issue and ordered a spare OEM before I even left town. I’ll keep that in the truck for emergencies.
For the shocks, it looks like they’ve come up with some sort of shield and silicone sealant. So not impressed - I’ll probably change all 4 shocks sometime next year.
For the rear defrost, even though they admitted this was an issue on the Bronco, they used some sort of adhesive to glue the wires back on. By the time I got home, one wire was already broken off again. So that went over like a fart in church.
The overall experience is disappointing to say the least. These are all known quality issues, which continue to plague Ford for years now and it’s disappointing to see they are not taking any meaningful steps to address them. I’m at 32,000 miles and can’t trust that the vehicle will not leave me stranded, so now I’ll carry spare parts with me. I paid $9k for an upgraded suspension package that will need a shock upgrade. They know the rear defrost is defective, but refuse to do good by their customers. It’s unfortunate, but it’s taken the shine off this vehicle for me. I knew the problems would come sooner or later, I just didn’t expect them this early.
FYI even if they replaced the shocks you’ll get the covers and sealant on them as well. That’s the design fix.
The defroster fix was a decision made by your dealer. Ford doesn’t get involved in the day to day activities of dealers. Dealers say and do things and blame Ford because they can. Working for Ford when I go to my dealer they have fed me lines of crap and I just tell them NO, you will do this and I know its covered.
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