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25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

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#21
I have an appointment this week. Service Advisor said they had another one in yesterday with same problem and the fix is a software flash for that module. Not surprising and we should all see a recall soon, I’m sure.
 

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I have the same issue on my ST. And it happened on dec 3rd and 4th. Could it have something to do with the cold? Both times the message came up was in the morning time with temperatures in the 20s. Since the message, I inflated my tires to the recommended cold PSI. Since then it was started 5 times and on the 5 time the message came back.
 

Oreo_99

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#23
message came on this morning for me. Owner for 2 months & 3,200 miles. After turning truck off for about 3 hours, i returned and no notification message on dash.

Cold morning here. Remote started vehicle.
I cant get to the dealership til next week and i have a road trip starting tomorrow
 

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#24
A full-redesign or all-new platform is different than a mid-cycle refresh. The engines, transmissions, chassis, suspension, major hardware, etc. are all carry-over since 2020. Most of the changes on the 2025 are cosmetic, i.e. new front and rear fascia, wheels, interior and infotainment systems. None of the mechanical design has really changed. Same horsepower and specs across all trim levels.
I was saying is was an full refresh, not a full redesign. The lower trims received a completely new 2.3L, and the 3.0L was updated with different turbos, and some other little things. The engine control modules are different as are most of the other electronics. The basic mechanics may be semi-similar, but a lot of the other important electronic parts has changed.
 

cdast

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#25
I have the same issue on my ST. And it happened on dec 3rd and 4th. Could it have something to do with the cold? Both times the message came up was in the morning time with temperatures in the 20s. Since the message, I inflated my tires to the recommended cold PSI. Since then it was started 5 times and on the 5 time the message came back.
I had the same thought about cold weather being a factor. I had to park outside the garage for a few days and it started right after that. Doesn't seem to happen after I've warmed it up a bit and started it again. I'll report back after my appointment on the 11th.
 

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I was saying is was an full refresh, not a full redesign. The lower trims received a completely new 2.3L, and the 3.0L was updated with different turbos, and some other little things. The engine control modules are different as are most of the other electronics. The basic mechanics may be semi-similar, but a lot of the other important electronic parts has changed.
Where do you get the info about the 2.3L being all new and the 3.0L getting new turbos. All I've seen for changes are a face lift and some interior changes. Nothing about the mechanical being changed.
 



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