I believe fail safe mode is a system to try and prevent engine damage when your engine is overheating - have you checked your coolant level to see if it's low ? ( don't take the rad cap off unless the engine is cool )
I believe that indicates your engine coolant level is low or you have lost your coolant
what would cause the ADVTRAC OFF light to remain on on my 2005 ford explorer
There are several things that can cause your 1996 Ford Explorer to stall in start hard. The most common cause is a fuel pump that is going bad.
throttle body
Manual or automatic transmission?
The A4LD transmission is the weakest part of the 91-94 explorer. It is likely that your transmission has failed.
bad fuel will cause engine run rough stall out a lot vechicle wont start
a blown fuse.
my control cable frayed....
it went out because fords are junk.
Most likely turn signal flasher
poor battery cable connection