Engine Failsafe Mode Ford Explorer. The test says throttle actuator is the problem. While driving this morning–about 5 miles at 40-50 mph–the info center said the engine had gone into fail safe mode and the service engine soon light came on. The strategy behind the Fail Safe or Limp Home mode of operation is to ensure that the engine is still operational in case of a worst case scenario. The 2004 Ford Explorer has 1 problems reported for engine fail safe mode.
Engine fail safe mode in 2005 ford explorer. Bought new battery I installed and now have message engine fail safe mode and vehicle wont start. I was able to start it up and drive it home without further problems. July 4 2016 1008pm 1. 2005 Ford Explorer Engine Fail Safe Mode. What does fail safe engine mode mean in my 2005 ford explorer V6.
It will also slow the vehicle down and reduce throttle response.
If it is stickingdirtycausing misfiresetc. Hello recently my ford explorer 2005 would not start. Okay I have a 2005 Ford Explorer with roughly 160K miles which has done me good for about 6 years now but over the last several months I have had little things go wrong here and there. What Causes the Engine Failsafe Mode. Your stuck in the middle of a desert cellphone is dead rattle snake bit you and you seriously need to get to the next town. If I can drive it at what speed must I travel to keep from losing all power again.