magnum3672 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 So, I was driving this morning and there was about 2 miles of stop and go traffic before I was going into work. Car seemed fine, idled low sometimes (like a downsurge) but the AC was on and I attribute that to the AC compressor kicking on. When I went to turn into my office I suddenly lost power steering and the engine cut out. Maintenance has been fine on this car, it recently had a bunch of work done to the emissions equipment and a full fluid work up. Doesn't appear that any codes were thrown which is the extra odd part. This is the first time this has happened. Car has 130,000-ish miles on it but hasn't had any major issues until now. It is an SEL trim. Any help you guys can give me would be great. I can turn a wrench on some of the easier stuff so if there's an inexpensive part that won't take me long to swap I'd like to try that first before taking it to a mechanic to chase ghosts. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, magnum3672 said: Doesn't appear that any codes were thrown which is the extra odd part. How was that determined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnum3672 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 One, I didn't see a check engine light and 2 I plugged my OBD2 reader in and didn't see anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 39 minutes ago, magnum3672 said: One, I didn't see a check engine light and 2 I plugged my OBD2 reader in and didn't see anything. A code can be stored without the CEL being on - that was the case on my Sport. I had a hesitation a few times after filling up, and my OBDII device showed no codes, then later I bought an OBDLink MX+ and with that you get free Ford specific downloads, and it showed an evap code, so I'd suggest that you take it to Autozone and see if they can find a code, or consider a new OBDII scanner. Amazon.com: OBDLink MX+ OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner for iPhone, Android, and Windows : Automotive Enhanced OEM support for Ford, GM, Mazda, Nissan/Infinity, Toyota/Lexus/Scion, Honda, Hyundai, Kia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnum3672 Posted September 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 I went to an auto supplier and got my codes read. The only 2 that popped up was an ABS issue (but no light on and I just had the brakes done less than a year ago) and a charging system issue (again, just had alternator and battery replaced less than a year ago). I haven't had any issues since the initial one other than the flex joint on my exhaust detaching from the rear section of the exhaust so now it sounds like a hot rod until I fix that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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