Kathie Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I have a 2014 4 cyl ecoboost Ford Edge SUV that has 23,000 miles on it. About 4 months ago I remember when I was going slow it just stopped. I thought it was odd but when I put it in park it just restarted so kinda brushed it aside. However, yesterday I drove from vista to Rancho Bernardo Sharp Rees Steele office off Via Tazon. Freeway drive ok but pulling into the parking lot, maybe going 8 miles ph the car just stopped. Everything turned off like it was in park with no engine running. The dash had an alert saying low oil pressure. I put it in park and again it started so I parked in a parking place to think (I am kinda old so I needed that). I had another 1000 miles to go before a new oil change and I checked the dip stick three times and it was full. So it didn't seem to be lacking oil. I was afraid to drive it on the freeway for fear it just stopped again so had a tow truck take us to Vista Ford. They called today to say pick up your car it's fine. Was low about a 1/4 of a quart of oil and they filled it up. What do u think everyone would u feel comfortable driving on the freeway going 60 if it can just STOP? Any ideas as to what's wrong or what I should do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Does your vehicle have the stop-start feature on your eco? (Car shuts off when you come to a stop, restarts when you take your foot off the brake.) If so, may be that feature that's causing the shut off. Oil light come on when engine switch is in run and engine not running, so that be a normal indication. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Check the PCM for codes, any major auto parts store will do it for free. You can do it yourself also with an OBD II adapter and smartphone/tablet/software. If there is something the matter, it should eventually set a code. The fact that this is happening so far apart and about the same conditions means it is probably not something major, but could be a wiring issue or a sensor issue. I would have the oil pressure switch/sensor connections checked/cleaned. If the servicer is not careful, oil can contaminate the oxygen sensor and oil p switch. I would try another dealership in your area. The reviews on Vista's service lately have been quite negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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