Tag: FORD

Possible causes – Shorted or open circuit within Transmission Control Module (TCM)– Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM) Tech description Since the P0700 is just and informative code, check the TCM for more codes to resolve the problem. Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)– Driveability problems– Transmission shifting problems P0700 FORD…

Possible causes – Switch O2 sensor connectors Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P1128 FORD OBD Code Description Engine Control Module (ECM) made a fuel correction and detected the O2 sensor connected incorrectly

Possible causes – The vehicle is new from the factory.– Battery or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) had recently been disconnected.– An OBD monitor failure occurred before completion of an OBD drive cycle.– PCM Detected Trouble Codes (DTC) have recently been cleared with a scan tool. Tech description This code just means that the PCM didn’t…

Possible causes – Three way catalyst converter Bank 1– Exhaust tube– Intake air leaks– Fuel injectors may be faulty– Fuel injector leaks– Spark plugs may be faulty– Improper ignition timing– Engine Control Module (ECM) Tech description As the code description implies the P0420 code means that the vehicle’s control module has detected that the three-way…

Possible causes – Low transmission fluid level– Transmission cooling system concerns When is the obd code mean? When the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects a high transmission fluid temperature (TFT) for a long period of time, then code P0218 will set. Symptoms – Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) P0218 FORD OBD…

Possible causes – Missing Fuel cap– Incorrect fuel filler cap used– Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close– Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap– Vent control valve harness is open or shorted– Vent control valve circuit poor electrical connection– Faulty vent control valve Tech description Before replacing any parts, try re-tighten the…

Possible causes – Missing fuel filler cap– Incorrect fuel filler cap used– Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close– Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap Tech description It is a very common problem with Ford vehicles. There are service bulletins for the following vehciles: 1997-2000 Ford Contour1997-2002 Ford Escort1997-2003 Ford Crown Victoria1997-2003…

Possible causes – Missing or loose fuel cap– Incorrect fuel filler cap used– Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close– Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap– EVAP canister or fuel tank leaks– EVAP system hose leaking– Fuel tank leaking Tech description The P0442 code means that the control module has detected a…

Possible causes – Missing or loose fuel cap– Incorrect fuel filler cap used– Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close– Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap– EVAP canister or fuel tank leaks– EVAP system hose leaking– Fuel tank leaking Tech description The P0455 it

Possible causes – Missing or loose fuel cap– Incorrect fuel filler cap used– Fuel filler cap remains open or fails to close– Foreign matter caught in fuel filler cap– Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister or fuel tank leaks– Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system hose leaking– Fuel tank leaking When is the obd code mean? Evaporative Emission (EVAP)…