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2005 ford 500 fail safe mode what does that mean
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Fail safe mode is when the throttle control are limited, acceleration is derated,this is from a DTC (diagnostic trouble code) stored that can harm the catalytic convertor. This also protects the transmission is the vehicle is AWD (all wheel drive)
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