I have an '00 Lincoln Continental with 48k miles. Today, it died on me for the first time since I bought it in October last year. It died on a side road to work (within walking distance thankfully). No engine sputtering, no noises, just...stopped getting power. The dash lights and heater were still running, and it threw up the CEL. This tells me that it isn't the battery or alternator at fault (correct me if I'm wrong). I pulled over and was able to restart it with no problems. I am able to go home for lunch, and when I returned on the same route I take to work every morning, the engine stopped yet again at nearly the exact same spot...
I'm a tad confused by this, and when I called my mechanic, he was confused as well. The CEL does not stay illuminated either, so I'm not sure what the issue could be. Whether it be the pot holes in the road jarring something loose (the road is kind of rough in spots) or the road is haunted (my chronic labyrinthitis started on that road). Whatever the case may be, I would love to hear what other people have to say about this. I suspect it may be the fuel pump from the issues I've seen, but it's hard to tell. I've got it scheduled for inspection next week.
I'm a tad confused by this, and when I called my mechanic, he was confused as well. The CEL does not stay illuminated either, so I'm not sure what the issue could be. Whether it be the pot holes in the road jarring something loose (the road is kind of rough in spots) or the road is haunted (my chronic labyrinthitis started on that road). Whatever the case may be, I would love to hear what other people have to say about this. I suspect it may be the fuel pump from the issues I've seen, but it's hard to tell. I've got it scheduled for inspection next week.