This is the 1st time it occurred. I had not noticed a check engine light.
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Question: My 2003 Ford Explorer just shut off on me. Info area said ---mi to empty. Why?
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wetry December 05, 2012, 08:55MasterIs it out of gas?
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Zigbo, December 05, 2012, 10:27RookieNo - it shouldn't be, just put some in a couple of days ago and haven't driven that much. The screen generally will display 1mi or 0 mi to empty when trouble is imminent.
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wetry, December 05, 2012, 14:20MasterPut a couple gal. in just to be sure! Let me know if that helps.(honestly)
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Zigbo, December 05, 2012, 18:48RookieNot out of gas. Engine doesn't turn over, doesn't click when key is turned. The information center says there is no communication with the fuel center, no communication with the engine. Attempted to "reboot" by disconnecting the battery to no avail.
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wetry, December 05, 2012, 20:27ReplyMasterShut off and now won't turn over,is battery still charged? No alt. problems?
Check maxi fuses under hood, check for a burned fuse link near batt.
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milesauto from Miles Auto Service Inc., December 05, 2012, 09:36Reply
MasterDo you think you could have ran out of gas?
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