Maybe an electrical issue?! Help!

[SondraBurnsRed]

Unless it's a bad module, it sounds like a supply voltage issue. If the battery is not low, then it's possible there is a pinched harness or a fuse that is loose/partially blown/corroded.

But since it's at the dealer, I'd just let them sort it out from here. I's going to be warranty unless you did some modding/cutting on an electrical harness, or a rodent did.

I had a few aftermarket things I didn't install yet due to the issue happening. I do have after market lights on there, but they're wired directly to the battery, on a relay, and directly into the car with a rocker switch, so it never crosses any of those harnesses for their power. I barely even use them. When the issue started I did disconnect them from the battery, thought maybe its an issue with them, but it didn't change over the next few days. I also thought rodents. Checked under the hood with a flashlight. Didn't see any of the usual signs

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[SondraBurnsRed]

Well, you wouldn’t remember. I saw the documentary where the two agents wear black suits and erased memories.

I’m suprised the story got out.

Hmmm, why does the documentary seem familiar? Might have seen it as a young child, but for some reason, it eludes me. I guess I'll never know.

 

[SondraBurnsRed]

Update from the dealership. I'm going to pick it up today. They tried saying that my battery terminals were loose, which I know is bullshit because I know I tightened them back up myself and tried to wiggle them. Because that was one of my first thoughts was maybe that they were loose. But we will see how things go it'll most likely end back up there with more videos. Ugh.

 

[Mark S.]

Update from the dealership. I'm going to pick it up today. They tried saying that my battery terminals were loose, which I know is bullshit because I know I tightened them back up myself and tried to wiggle them. Because that was one of my first thoughts was maybe that they were loose. But we will see how things go it'll most likely end back up there with more videos. Ugh.

Some folks have reported problems with their OEM battery. You might consider having yours tested by an independent shop.

 

[dieu]

Attached is a video of it actually shutting down

I had the same problem, and was unable to determine the cause. Today, the radio wouldn’t turn on.

 

[SondraBurnsRed]

I had the same problem, and was unable to determine the cause. Today, the radio wouldn’t turn on.

Check your battery terminals. They said mine had become loose. The issue seems to have been resolved. I haven't had any more problems.

 

[nicolasmj8]

I have also had many similar problems with my car not charging the battery while the car is running and driving. After a while it did give out only after it started blinking all of the warning lights then all of my electronics went dark. I posted more information here.

 

[RiotfunK]

The screen blacking out is from bad APIM. They have to tear the whole dash apart to replace it. Plastic around wheel and center stack. Least what I’ve been told and seen.
I have had same same issue for months and Ford finally decided to replace something after months of issues and repeated visits.
I lose all sensors, cams, hvac, sounds, etc. and have to disconnect the battery at times to reset it or it’ll stay off or freeze on and be completely unresponsive and won’t power off.
Mines supposed to go in this week for a fix unless they reschedule yet again.
I’d almost rather just keep the iffy system than have them pull apart my vehicle and make more issues. My dash already rattles like crazy

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