AboutDennis W Expertise I am a retired Ford master tech specializing in electrical, climate control, emissions, driveability, chassis, brakes, and any light repairs. Currently employed by an independent shop that appreciates my knowledge and abilities.
Cannot answer transmission or parts questions, these are not areas of my expertise.
Experience 32 years of auto repair, diagnosis, and emissions testing, in service staions, independent garages, and 20 years with Ford dealers.
Organizations National Street Rod Association (NSRA)
International Automotive Technicians Network (IATN)
www.blueovaltechs.com
IAMAW (retired)
National Street Rod Association
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Education/Credentials Riverside City College Automotive technology program
Ford Master Tech Certified Engine and Chassis Master (Over 500 hours)
ASE Certified in 7 categories
6 years training in Union 76 Pro-tech program
Awards and Honors 4-time Technician of the Year at Almaden Lincoln Mercury
Ford Master Tech
Union 76 Pro-tech Master tech
Question My question is kinda complicated in that while I am driving down the street usually going no faster than 40 mph my theft light will come on and the engine will begin to stall. I can sometimes get it to kick out of it by pressing on the gas or brake but sometimes it will completely die and I have to start it back up again. This last time my theft light, check engine light, battery light, and gas light came on but my car was just in the shop about a week ago and the battery was fine and it had 1/2 a tank of gas. I have had 2 starters, 1 ignition switch, 1 ignition module, and a jim (?) module all replaced since last december. I just bought the car June of 2006 and it has been in the shop at least every other month sometimes for 2 weeks at a time.
Answer You are right, sounds complicated. With all these problems, you should be checking power and ground connections, and I would expect to find codes in more than one module. Did you take it to a Ford service department or somewhere else? While there are many compitent shops, the dealer will have all the right equipment and training to tackle a problem like yours.
