State: NM #33 Charles says: January 6th, 2019 at 9:51 pm. My 2015 F150 3.5L is not included in the Ford recall. Found pending code of P0720. Has anyone else experienced their 2.0 EcoBoost just shutting down, when needed most? F150 How to Replace PCM If your Ford F-150 truck is malfunctioning, the The Powertrain Control Module or PCM may be at fault. The next month, a 2016 Explorer throttle body lawsuit investigation was opened. Average repair cost is $1,770 at 55,000 miles. Ford F-150 (2009-2014) :: 2013 - Flashing CEL / Limp Mode / Ecoboost At WOT Aug 23, 2016. Yes, i was able to read a pending code of P0720. A wide variety of Ford vehicles come with a program, controlled by the vehicle's computer, whose function is to reduce the vehicle to minimal performance standards, in the case of a vehicle component being at risk of failure. Makes it difficult to accelerate to pass a vehicle. The throttle body failed at a little over 10k miles and was replaced under warranty. Ford F-150: How to Replace Powertrain Control Module. Fix Wiring Issue That Cause Limp Mode. Should not have this issue with 62k … Currently giving cel code p0016. I have searched this topic, and it appears to be more prevalent on the 3.5 L in the trucks, Taurus, and Interceptors. Once you fire it back up, if it’s still in limp mode, you’re going to have to address the underlying problem. The truck was in limp mode and would not accelerate. The lawsuit named the 2011-2015 Ford F-150, Edge, Mustang, and the 2011-2015 Lincoln MKX. 1991 chevy truck 3500 dually 2 wheel drive when the service engine light goes on the transmission will go in to limp mode and stay in 2 great will turn off the truck for about 5 minutes and light will go off and will change from 1 to 2 great and stay there .I am getting a code 24 but I already changed the 2 speed … The Reaction of Drivers and Ford. Ford F-150 drivers affected by these malfunctions were outraged, not only because of the vehicles’ sudden defect, but also by a lack of resolution from Ford. 2. This program's informal name is a "limp mode." This is the timing chain stretch issue. This limp mode creates a potentially very dangerous situation in traffic and really mad they ingnored the issue. Mechanic's Assistant: Do you have a scan tool to read the codes? Changing it is easier than you think and could save you money. Assuming that you have left the vehicle turned off for a minute and it was still in limp mode, the two most likely fixes for limp mode are going to involve Wiring … Among the complaints in the lawsuit, was how owners were told they needed new throttle bodies, but none were available and the … Was on the highway cruising along and punched it to pass a slower vehicle. ... 2013 Ford F-150 ecoboost with 62000 miles. The 2013 Ford F-150 has 37 problems reported for engine shudder and loss of power. (Page 1 of 2) At the 76k mile mark My 2014 Ford F150 6cy 3.5 ecoboost engine started shuttering on cold starts and eventually started … Starting in July 2012, F-150 owner and YouTube member kelley350x documented his truck’s problems and call to a Ford … I restarted the truck and was able to pull it back in the driveway. Second opinion] 2013 F150 with ecoboost engine went into limp mode.