Emergency Tow Battery
My 2001 Ford Explorer Sport is Possessed?
A few nights ago, I was coming off of the highway, and I noticed a rattling sound from under the hood- like a belt popped. before I knew it, the engine shut down and my braking system was off as well- i had to use the emergency brake to stop it. The steering system went out as well. The battery still supplies power to the radio and the headlighs, and it charged my cell phone as well, but the engine wont turn on. When I put the key into the ignition and try to start, it justs makes a brief "sneezing" sound.I have to have it towed tomorrow, but I was just looking for some insight before I did. What is wrong with my car? I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 103,000 miles.
Thank you for all of your advice so far! However, there was no check engine light- it just happened. The battery that is currently in my truck was purchased new four months ago.
And I know the milage is a little high- but a) I live in Maryland and b) It is a 50 mile trip for me to get back and forth to school each day
103k is not real miles for a 2001... Call me when it hits 150k in 6 years or so (like most of my customers)
Without seeing it, I can't help you... I don't think it's a alternator or starter issue if the headlights are still glowing bright.
I've seen some where the crank pulley comes off and slips the belt and will do exactly what you describe but without looking at it, I won't know for sure (I'm guessing) ..or something else causing the engine to lock up or stop (you have been maintaining it like the book says every 5,000 mile oil changes or less I hope)...
The battery cable story is also something to look at, however we usually see this issue more upon starting the vehicle than goign down the highway.
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