I did a search on stalling issues but was unable to find a resolution for the problem. Sorry if this is old news. I have had my car stall about 7-8 times. Most of the time I am at a stoplight and the car just dies. No issue re-starting. Only mod is a K&N. Any and all info welcome.
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Stock airbox with silencer? Which computer code? Has the dealer reflashed the ECU with the latest update? Have you set the base idle at 750 rpm?
Need more input.:shrug:
Need more input.:shrug:
I just got my car back this morning. This time the dealer reflashed the PCM for the stalling issue and did a couple of unrelated things. It stalled this afternoon on my way to get lunch. :bash:
I have had it in before for the stalling problem and they replaced the IAC but did not reflash.
Bottom line is, I have heard of no conclusive fix for this problem yet. I am going to wait a few more days to give the computer time to settle in. If it is still stalling, I am going to push like crazy to get the dealer to get an answer from Ford. A car that stalls in unacceptable.
If you are slowing to a stop in a straight line and it dies, you can just mash the brakes harder and still stop. If you are pulling into a parking space or turning a corner and it stalls, you are going to stop turning and hit whatever is in front of you. Will they fix that damage under warranty? I doubt it!
I have had it in before for the stalling problem and they replaced the IAC but did not reflash.
Bottom line is, I have heard of no conclusive fix for this problem yet. I am going to wait a few more days to give the computer time to settle in. If it is still stalling, I am going to push like crazy to get the dealer to get an answer from Ford. A car that stalls in unacceptable.
If you are slowing to a stop in a straight line and it dies, you can just mash the brakes harder and still stop. If you are pulling into a parking space or turning a corner and it stalls, you are going to stop turning and hit whatever is in front of you. Will they fix that damage under warranty? I doubt it!
I believe I found the right combo for my car.
1) I did have the reflash - it did not seem to help at first, but.....
2) I experimented with positioning of the MAF sensor in my Amazon Racing air system. 12 o'clock (parallel to ground) did not help, neither did 3 o'clcok.
I then rotated it to the 9 o'clcok - that is, straight up and down positioned nearest to the passenger side fender ( all clock refs are made relative to being in front of the car and facing the airbox).
I have not had a stall in this setup, including some warm weather driving when it hit 70 degrees the other day!
I am keeping my fingers crossed.
1) I did have the reflash - it did not seem to help at first, but.....
2) I experimented with positioning of the MAF sensor in my Amazon Racing air system. 12 o'clock (parallel to ground) did not help, neither did 3 o'clcok.
I then rotated it to the 9 o'clcok - that is, straight up and down positioned nearest to the passenger side fender ( all clock refs are made relative to being in front of the car and facing the airbox).
I have not had a stall in this setup, including some warm weather driving when it hit 70 degrees the other day!
I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Here's a thread that relates the things that I have tried to eliminate my stalling issue. Look over all the posts because I updated with more info later.
My current "fix" has been good about a month & 500 miles.:beer:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25226
Good luck!:-D
My current "fix" has been good about a month & 500 miles.:beer:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25226
Good luck!:-D
Also FWIW......my 2 centz...... I am using the Amazon Racing CAI (adapter and filter) And I aligned the MAF sensor with the other sensor (not sure what it is.........the other sensor with a plug) There is an arrow on the MAF sensor and that is what I lined up the "other"sensor with.I haven't had a stall since, but then again my car is FAR from stock. Before I did any mods(around 5k miles) I only had the stall a handful of times. No more than 4-5 times that i can remember. hope this helps.
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