While i was driving & turning around a corner on a city street in newport, ri, a silent warning flashed on the car dash in large red capital letters, reading: "stop safely now!" but the engine stopped immediately - before i could apply the brake - leaving me stranded in the middle of traffic. at the same time, a yellow "engine" and "traction control" icon appeared on the dash. i waited a while and tried to start the engine, but no response. called newport police to get my car out of the traffic lane. together, with the police and a friend who also responded to my call for help, we got the engine started and slowly drove the few blocks to my home. the car is in my driveway, and i haven't started it since. flood ford service dept. advised me to call ford roadside assistance & have the car towed to their service department. there is no police report as such; it is considered by the newport police as a "call for assistance."
I entered the car and tried to start. immediately it failed to start and warning lights came on saying not to drive the car then it went dark and i am not certain if the car is running or not. i was unable to drive it at all and had to get it towed to the dealer. this is the second time i have had rodent damage since i bought the car new. first time was in august 2016.