Engine stopped running

2015 FORD FOCUS
39,145 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KATHLEEN TINDALL
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Engine stopped running while I was in backed up traffic. dashboard lights we're on but the windows would not roll up or down. after 20 minutes the car started. I don't know if this is an issue with the TCM in the transmission.
Jun 12, 2021 at 7:31 AM
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KASEKENNY
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We need to start with checking for codes. More then likely this is not an issue with the TCM as that is what controls the transmission. It could be an issue with the PCM but the codes will tell us a little more.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

This sounds like a possible crankshaft position sensor issue but there are a number of other things that could cause this.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

When this shut off, did you try to restart it and what did it do? Did it just crank and not start or did it not even turn over when you were trying to restart it?

Let's start with this info and go from there. Thanks
Jun 13, 2021 at 9:18 AM
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