03 Dec 04 21:36, Mike Powell wrote to All:

 MP> This question is in regards to a 1996 Ford Thunderbird.

 MP> These incidents were on separate tanks of gas, and I have used about
 MP> 1/2 of this tank, without problems.  However, both days that I have
 MP> had problems, I was down at least 1/2 tank (on the gauge, at least)
 MP> when the problem happened.

 MP> The car could probably use a tune-up, but this now sounds to me like
 MP> more than just a tune-up problem.  Any ideas?

I don't know much about Ford products, I'm a GM fan, but when this type of
thing happens to a GM product, the way to clear it up is to; turn on the
ignition, find and remove the PCM fuse, then turn off the ignition and
replace the fuse. That clears up any trouble codes in the OBD II system
computer, although it won't erase the history.

OBD II PCMs (Ford may call the PCM something different, like ECM) have the
ability to 'learn' and your engine will limp for a mile or two, then as it
learns, it will perform like it did before the trouble started. If the
problem returns, you should have the PCM scanned by a Ford mechanic who
knows what the trouble code numbers mean and have it repaired.

PCM = Power Control Module - ie the computer.
ECM = Engine Control Module - ie the computer.


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