Ford fault codes
Ford fault codes – 1.0 EcoBoost, 1.5/1.6/2.0 TDCi diesels and the PowerShift dual-clutch gearbox – read with FORScan, IDS and compatible scan tools.
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Ford – P-Codes – Powertrain
- P0016Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation – Ford 1.0 EcoBoost (wet belt)Fault code P0016 means "Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation – Ford 1.0 EcoBoost (wet belt)". It is common on 1.0 EcoBoost 3-cylinder…High
- P0299Turbocharger / Supercharger 'A' Underboost ConditionFault code P0299 means "Turbocharger / Supercharger 'A' Underboost Condition". It is common on 2.0 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 1.4 Turbo engines. Below…High
- P0299Turbo Underboost – Ford 1.6 TDCiFault code P0299 means "Turbo Underboost – Ford 1.6 TDCi". It is common on 1.6 TDCi (Focus, C-Max, Fiesta, Mondeo, Kuga), Same DV6 engine…Medium
- P0401EGR Flow Insufficient – Ford TDCiFault code P0401 means "EGR Flow Insufficient – Ford TDCi". It is common on 1.5 / 1.6 TDCi, 2.0 TDCi Duratorq, Transit 2.2 TDCi engines.…Medium
- P0700Transmission Control System Malfunction – Ford PowerShiftFault code P0700 means "Transmission Control System Malfunction – Ford PowerShift". It is common on PowerShift 6DCT250 dry dual-clutch…High
- P1000OBD Systems Readiness Test Not Complete – Ford/MazdaFault code P1000 means "OBD Systems Readiness Test Not Complete – Ford/Mazda". It is common on Most Ford petrol and diesel engines, Also…Low
- P1299Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active – FordFault code P1299 means "Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active – Ford". It is common on 1.0 EcoBoost (Fiesta, Focus, B-Max,…Critical
- P2002Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold – Ford TDCiFault code P2002 means "Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold – Ford TDCi". It is common on 1.5 / 1.6 TDCi (Fiesta, Focus,…Medium
- P20EESCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold – Ford EcoBlueFault code P20EE means "SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold – Ford EcoBlue". It is common on 2.0 EcoBlue (Transit, Transit Custom,…Medium
Generic OBD2 codes – also apply to Ford
These standard codes mean the same on every car, including Ford. VCDS and OBDeleven show them with two extra digits, e.g. P001100.
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing – Over-Advanced (Bank 1)Fault code P0011 means "Intake Camshaft Position Timing – Over-Advanced (Bank 1)". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and…High
- P0087Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too LowFault code P0087 means "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM part numbers.High
- P0101Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit Range/PerformanceFault code P0101 means "Mass Air Flow (MAF) Circuit Range/Performance". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM part…Medium
- P0128Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)Fault code P0128 means "Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)". Below are the real-world…Low
- P0171System Too Lean (Bank 1)Fault code P0171 means "System Too Lean (Bank 1)". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM part numbers.Medium
- P0234Turbocharger/Supercharger Overboost ConditionFault code P0234 means "Turbocharger/Supercharger Overboost Condition". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM part…High
- P0300Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire DetectedFault code P0300 means "Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM part…High
- P0335Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit MalfunctionFault code P0335 means "Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM…Critical
- P0340Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit MalfunctionFault code P0340 means "Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM part…High
- P0380Glow Plug/Heater Circuit A MalfunctionFault code P0380 means "Glow Plug/Heater Circuit A Malfunction". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM part numbers.Medium
- P0401Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient DetectedFault code P0401 means "Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM…Medium
- P0420Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)Fault code P0420 means "Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM…Medium
- P0505Idle Control System MalfunctionFault code P0505 means "Idle Control System Malfunction". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM part numbers.Low
- P0700Transmission Control System MalfunctionFault code P0700 means "Transmission Control System Malfunction". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step tests and OEM part numbers.Medium
- P2002Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)Fault code P2002 means "Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)". Below are the real-world causes, step-by-step…Medium