Pwr failure

2001 FORD F-150
122,000 MILES
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BOBIGGS74361
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When towing a tailer last week, i had a complete power failure when driving down the road. i tried to restart vehicle, but noticed the service light came on and the mileage showed "-------.-"
I checked fuses, cranked again, nothing. I unhooked trailer, and the Odo lit up with correct mileage and truck started. i had received no warning lits prior to this happening.
Apr 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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IF THIS SAME SCENARIO HAS NEVER BEEN A PROBLEM IN HE PAST

A FULL SYSTEM TEST OF YOUR BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WOULD PROBABLY BE THE 1ST THING I'D DO.......MANY POPULAR AUTO PARTS STORES CAN DO THESE TESTS "ON VEHICLE".....THIS IS USUALLY A FREE SERVICE

10 MINUTES TOPS!

THE MEDIC

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Apr 22, 2013 at 3:38 PM
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