Engine failsafe mode

Asked by Karen Jul 14, 2019 at 04:49 PM about the 2005 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

What could this be? When engine failsafe mode
comes on with a little wrench light and 2005 Ford
explorer xlt acts like it's going to die.

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OJ answered 5 years ago

Owners manual indicates the vehicle has entered "limp mode" if so equipped. It does that so you do not continue to drive and destroy the engine or transmission, a problem is detected. Get it to a shop.

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