Fathers truck sat for 2 yrs. Put in new battery changed all fluids. Drove it for a couple months. When it rains the truck wont start after a couple days after the rain. take it thru car wash no problems. Turn the key,not start and every dash light(6) comes on,have to press ok to clear them before starting. Keep turning it a few times it will start for a couple seconds then die. Some times it will start and stay running. Drive down the road, truck will lurch/thud sound, traction control lights up for a couple seconds and roll to a stop/dead. Turn key,it starts for 2 seconds. turn key again fires up. No dash lights, no engine light stay on. Took it to 2 local mech,they cleaned every contact listed on the OBD scanner. Looking for ideas,next step is to the stealership. thanxs

 

There are certain things we check for when an engine refuses to fire up/start.
From the info you provided , there may be an insufficient amount of experience at the shop that looked it over.
You may have to leave it at the dealership or find a more experienced shop.

 

Finally took ir to the Stealership and thats exactly what they did. $950 for the plastic cowl and it still wont start. Asked twice if the change the module that was shorting out and no. Why? says it works fine. I said if water is shorting it out it's not fine. Still wont start.FML

 

Since you paid the dealership to repair the problem and they DID NOT, take it back and tell them you paid to have it repaired and they should guaranty their work.

 

They are not very smart. I asked to have module replaced before I picked the truck up. They thought the cowl was more important than the module that starts the truck

 

If you have a little knowledge, the person you are speaking with can tell.
There is no harm in asking what they did and why. A good tech will have no problem explaining what they did and why. The only problem might be you might not understand everything they are putting forth, but this is one way we learn.. With a little knowledge you can tell a snow job and if you let them know right off , that cuts off the line of BS.
Most folks are more receptive if the explanation is truthful.

 

Ford has had my truck since the 10th and wont answer my calls. Says they are busy and wont call back. Said they would program my keys 4 days ago and nothing.

 

If I am wrong here , hopefully someone will clarify.

Dealerships have the same problem getting and training good techs as does anyone else.
They are in business to sell vehicles.
I would suggest you get in touch with the "Dealership Owner/manager" . They don't like negative comments getting around about their dealership.
If you explain the situation and ask for his /her assistance, they will usually make some effort to get the situation corrected. "You get more flies with molasses than with vinegar" usually works.

 

Already talked to the service manager several times. I’m guessing the messed up the new module. Says they are hard to find. I mechanically inclined so I know how it goes. Don’t want a crazy bill for such shenanigans.

 

Keep in mind the Service Manager, works for the dealership owner/ manager.
Going straight to the top usually gets results.