Truck died in intersection....
08-27-2012, 09:43 PM
#1
Truck died in intersection....
Yesterday, my 2011 5.0 started pulsating after startup and for a few seconds after throwing it in gear. I figured it was some computer adjustments, and drove to work after it cleared up.
Today, none of this happened with startup so I was pretty relieved. I got about 1/8 mile away and was 1/4 way through an intersection and it started chiming, showing low oil pressure, and died. Luckily it was 0615 and I was almost alone on the road. I started it back up and went to the shoulder, oil level was ok and nothing dripping, etc so I drove on to work.
Any idea on the cause? No real mods engine wise to the truck. I didn't post this in 2011+ engines because i wasn't sure of the actual problem.thanks
Today, none of this happened with startup so I was pretty relieved. I got about 1/8 mile away and was 1/4 way through an intersection and it started chiming, showing low oil pressure, and died. Luckily it was 0615 and I was almost alone on the road. I started it back up and went to the shoulder, oil level was ok and nothing dripping, etc so I drove on to work.
Any idea on the cause? No real mods engine wise to the truck. I didn't post this in 2011+ engines because i wasn't sure of the actual problem.thanks
08-27-2012, 09:49 PM
#2
JayTee7375
Yesterday, my 2011 5.0 started pulsating after startup and for a few seconds after throwing it in gear. I figured it was some computer adjustments, and drove to work after it cleared up.
Today, none of this happened with startup so I was pretty relieved. I got about 1/8 mile away and was 1/4 way through an intersection and it started chiming, showing low oil pressure, and died. Luckily it was 0615 and I was almost alone on the road. I started it back up and went to the shoulder, oil level was ok and nothing dripping, etc so I drove on to work.
Any idea on the cause? No real mods engine wise to the truck. I didn't post this in 2011+ engines because i wasn't sure of the actual problem.thanks
Today, none of this happened with startup so I was pretty relieved. I got about 1/8 mile away and was 1/4 way through an intersection and it started chiming, showing low oil pressure, and died. Luckily it was 0615 and I was almost alone on the road. I started it back up and went to the shoulder, oil level was ok and nothing dripping, etc so I drove on to work.
Any idea on the cause? No real mods engine wise to the truck. I didn't post this in 2011+ engines because i wasn't sure of the actual problem.thanks
08-27-2012, 09:52 PM
#3
Senior Member
My Eco did something similar. Check the fuses in the box under the hood. I had one blown and several that were not properly seated. I know others have had fuse issues as well.
08-27-2012, 11:13 PM
#6
Senior Member
I'm just guessing but, I think it died because the low oil pressure light came on and the computer shut the engine down to avoid damage thinking it was low on oil. The oil pressure sending unit is probably going to hell, or something along those lines???
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08-28-2012, 12:26 AM
#9
Senior Member
Originally Posted by tom231
I'm just guessing but, I think it died because the low oil pressure light came on and the computer shut the engine down to avoid damage thinking it was low on oil. The oil pressure sending unit is probably going to hell, or something along those lines???
Low oil pressure would be simply because the engine died.
Why does it always shock people that this happens??? "my engine died and the oil light came on, I checked my oil level and it's ok..." Genius!
08-28-2012, 12:41 AM
#10
Senior Member
Originally Posted by ftrucktough
Or the opposite, the engine died, low oil pressure showed up... People often miss the correct sequence of events at times like these. Usually it's after you step on the gas and nothing happens and you notice chimes and flashing lights.
Low oil pressure would be simply because the engine died.
Why does it always shock people that this happens??? "my engine died and the oil light came on, I checked my oil level and it's ok..." Genius!