It just stops running and the power steering locks up, there is no sputtering or anything, it just stops running. This does not happen regularly, only every 2000 miles or so.
The technicians at Ford cannot find the problem, their answer is to drive it until something breaks. If any one can help with some info, it would be appreciated. My 17 year old daughter drives this car and I am worried about her safety.
I see that it is a manual. if you or your daughter is down shifting when this happens, and is in that gear for a long time with hi R P M 's than that will happen. it is called beating the crap out of your car. and it is called user error. my car does this sometimes when I'm driving to too hard. if you are not doing this than your guess is as good as mine. drive safe.
IF you find out what is wrong with your car, PLEASE contact me @ 913 244 3854 or mail me @ 12818 14th St Apt 8, Grandview, MO 64030. I will call you back I swear. I HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. If anyone has this problem and can help me please write or leave me a message. I am DESPERATE. It has been in the shop now 4 times!!!
Does it give any codes?
Especially a po340.
I am dealing with one right now that's doing same thing, and has a po340 code (camshaft position sensor). Have replaced sensor, wiring, and computer. Get the same readings.
I used a salvage computer and I am wondering if this is an inherent problem and I need to get a brand new computer?
Or if this is a really weird problem, in which case when I figure it out I'll post it.
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