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Ford Trouble Code Info

Accessing Trouble Codes
Using Analog Voltmeter

Exc. EEC-V, DI 7.3L Turbo Diesel & Villager

Connect analog voltmeter to data link connector located in engine compartment. When a
diagnostic trouble code is reported on the analog voltmeter for a functional test, it will
represent itself as a pulsing or sweeping movement of the voltmeter’s needle across the dial
face. Accessing diagnostic trouble codes. Use the Analog voltmeter or Test light method, not
both.

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Using Check Engine/ MIL

Exc DI 7.3L Turbo Diesel, Merkur (2.9L), Villager & 85–88 2.3L Engine

The MIL lamp is intended to alert the driver of certain malfunctions in the engine control
system. If such a fault occurs, the EEC-IV processor will substitute a value or values and
continue operating. In some cases this action may result in a slight change in vehicle
driveability. The Check Engine lamp can be used to read DTCs. The instrument panel Check
Engine lamp will remain on when a hard fault is present. During the Self test sequence, a
DTC is reported by the Check Engine lamp. It will represent itself as a flash on the Check
Engine lamp display on the instrument panel. A single digit number of three will be reported
by three flashes. However, as previously stated, a DTC is represented by a two digit number,
such as 2–3. As a result, DTC 2–3 will appear on the Check Engine lamp display as two
flashes, then after a two second pause, the lamp will flash three times. DTC interpretation.
Check engine lamp Continuous Memory DTCs are separated from Key On Engine Off DTCs
by a six second delay, a single half second flash, then another six second delay.

Villager

1. Disconnect Diagnostic Test Connector (DTC) located on LH side of engine

compartment, on transaxle behind coolant reservoir.
2. Using suitable jumper wire, jump BL/W and GY/BL wires.

Accessing DTCs. MIL

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1. Wait about two seconds.

2. Remove jumper wire and reconnect DTC.
3. Record DTCs by reading MIL flashes.

Using Message Center

Continental

1. Using electronic instrument cluster, hold in all three buttons (select, checkout and
reset buttons) at same time.
2. To conduct Key-ON/Engine-OFF (KOEO) Self test portion, hold in all three buttons
and turn ignition On, then release three buttons.
3. To conduct Key-ON/Engine-Running (KOER) Self test portion, hold in all three
buttons, turn ignition On and release three buttons.
4. On 87–90 models, press select button three times
5. On 91–95 models, depress gauge select button three times until ‘‘DEALER 4’’ is
displayed.
6. On all models, to initiate Self test, using a jumper wire, jump self test connectors STI
to SIG RTN.

Accessing DTCs. Message center See Image above

1. On 87–90 models, a base readout of 4255 indicates that KOEO self test has been entered.
2. On 87–90 models, a base readout of 4030 indicates engine running self test has been
entered.
3. On 87–90 models, DTC output will be the RH three digits displayed. Service pass code is
4011.
4. On 91–97 models, DTCs will be displayed on message center.
5. On all models, to exit Self test, turn ignition Off.

Using Overdrive Cancel/Transmission MIL (OCIL/TMIL)

On 89–98 models equipped with 7.3L diesel engine and E4OD transmission, perform KOEO
Self Test if the OCIL/TMIL lamp flashes. The lamp stays off when OSC is toggled once to
indicate vehicle can attain overdrive gear position. The lamp stays on when OSC is toggled

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to prevent vehicle from shifting into overdrive position. DTC 99 indicates a fault in the
E4OD transmission Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) circuit. Under this condition, the
lamp serves as the Transmission Malfunction Indicator Lamp (TMIL).

Clearing Codes
Except MCU System

EEC-V & DI 7.3L Turbo Diesel

The PCM can be reset using the New Generation Star (NGS) Tester or by disconnecting the
battery ground cable for five minutes. If the battery ground cable was disconnected to clear
DTCs, the vehicle may operate rough for the first few miles until adaptive values are
relearned.

EEC-IV Continuous Memory

1. Perform KOEO self test. 2. When DTCs begin to display, deactivate self test as follows:

a. STAR tester, position center button in up position. b. Analog Volt/Ohmmeter,

remove jumper wire from self test input connector and signal return pin of self
test connector. c. NGS tester, depress STOP button. d. Check engine lamp,
remove jumper wire from self test input connector and signal return pin of self
test connector. e. Message center, remove jumper wire from self test input
connector and signal return pin of self test connector. f. OCIL, remove jumper
wire from self test connector and signal return pin of self test connector.

3. Continuous DTCs should now be erased.

Keep Alive Memory (KAM)

To clear keep alive memory, disconnect and isolate negative battery cable for a minimum of
five minutes. After clearing memory, it is necessary to drive vehicle a minimum of 10 miles
to allow processor time to relearn value.

Merkur 2.9L & 85–88 2.3L Engine

1. Initiate KOEO self test. 2. Remove jumper wire from self test input terminal as soon as
first diagnostic trouble code is received (even if an 11 is the first DTC). 3. Repeat self test
with jumper wire to verify DTCs have been erased.

Aspire, Capri (1.6L), Escort & Tracer (1.8L), Probe (2.0L w/4EAT, 2.2L & 2.5L) &
88–93 Festiva

1. Initiate KOEO self test. 2. Unlatch push button on Super Star II Tester as soon as first
diagnostic trouble code is received. 3. Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable, then
depress brake pedal for 5–10 seconds. 4. Conduct self test to ensure DTCs have been
erased.

Villager

Except Malfunction Indicator Lamp DTCs may be erased using one of two methods.

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Disconnect battery ground cable, DTCs will be erased from back-up memory after 24 hours.
When using NGS tester, select Diagnostic Test Mode Results, then depress CLEAR.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 1. Activate diagnostic test mode. 2. Disconnect DTC. 3. Using
suitable jumper wire, jump BL/W and GY/BL wires. 4. Wait about two seconds. 5. Remove
jumper wire and reconnect DTC. 6. MIL will stay on, and DTCs will be erased.

MCU System

To clear DTCs, turn ignition Off. MCU system does not have KAM to retain service DTCs

Also see this page EEC IV Diagnostic page for more Ford information.

Ford Trouble Codes

1.3L EFI, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L
88-95
w/4EAT & 2.5L

93-95 probe

93-95 EEC Villager

96-97 1.3L EFI, 1.8L & 2.5L

96-01 OBD2/MIL

EEC 1.3L FBC Engine exc. Villager

EEC-IV EEC-IV/OBD2

EEC-V EEC-V/OBD2

MCU MCU

7.3L Turbo Diesel

(R) = Engine Running test (M) = Memory code (O)=Key On Engine Off test

2 Digit Codes
11 System OK

Idle Speed Control motor or Air Bypass not controlling idle properly
12
(generally idle too low) – ISC

ISC did not respond properly (extends to touch throttle then retracts
13 (O)
for KOEO) – ISC

Idle Speed Control motor or Air Bypass not controlling idle properly
(R)
(generally idle too high)

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(M) ISC sticking, open ITS circuit or TP sticking

14 Ignition pickup (PIP) was erratic – Ignition Systems

E4OD Transmission diesel RPM sensor – Diesel RPM sensor

No Keep Alive Memory power to PCM pin 1 or bad PCM (Memory

15 (O)
Test Failure)

(M) KAM (pin 1) was interrupted (was battery disconnected ?)

1 9L & 2 5L – Throttle stop set too high – IDLE or Idle Set

16
Procedures

2 3L – RPM’s too low – IDLE

(O) Electronic ignition – IDM circuit fault – Ignition Systems

17 1 9L & 2 5L – Throttle stop set too low – IDLE

18 (R) Check base timing & advance function – Timing Tests

(M) Ignition TACH signal erratic – Ignition Systems

Spark Angle Word (SAW) circuit failure (1 9L SFI)

19 (O) No Vehicle Power (pins 37 + 57) or bad PCM VPWR Diagnosis

(R) Erratic idle during test (reset throttle & retest) – Idle Set Procedures

Electronic ignition Cylinder ID sensor/circuit problem – Ignition

Systems

21 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor out of range – ECT

22 MAP (vacuum) or BARO signal out of range – MAP

23 Throttle sensor out of range or throttle set too high – TPS

Intake Air Temperature (IAT) or Vane Air Temperature (VAT) sensor

24
out of range – IAT VAT

25 Knock sensor not tested (ignore if not pinging) – KS

Mass Air Flow (MAF) or Vane Air Flow (VAF) out of range – MAF
26
VAF

Transmission Oil Temperature (TOT) sensor out of range,

Transmissions

27 Vehicle Speed Sensor problem – VSS

28 Vane Air Temperature (VAT) sensor out of range – VAT

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2 3L w/Electronic Ignition – Cyl ID, IDM low or right coil pack

failure – Ignition Systems

29 Vehicle Speed Sensor problem – VSS

31 (O,R,M) EVP – EVP signal is/was out of range – EVP

(O,R,M) EVR – EVP signal is/was low – EVR

(O,R,M) PFE – PFE signal is/was low – PFE

32 (R) EVP – EGR not responding properly during test – EVP

(O,R,M) EVR – EVP signal is/was low – EVR

PFE – PFE shows low pressure, EGR not seating or memory, not
(R,M)
seating intermittently – PFE

ALL – EGR did not open/ respond during test or if memory code, did
33 (O,M)
not open intermittently – EVP EVR PFE

34 (R) EVP – EGR did not respond properly during test – EVP

(O,R,M) EVR – EVP sensor is/was high – EVR

(O,R,M) PFE – PFE sensor is/was out of range – PFE

35 (R) EVP – Engine RPM’s too low to test EGR system – EVP

(O,R,M) EVR – EVP sensor signal is/was high – EVR

(O,R,M) PFE – PFE sensor signal is/was high – PFE

38 Idle Tracking Switch signal was intermittent – ISC

39 Transmission Torque Converter clutch not engaging – Transmissions

41 (R) System lean – Fuel control

System was lean for 15 seconds or more (no HO2S switching) – Fuel
(M)
control

42 (R) System rich – Fuel control

System was rich for 15 seconds or more (no HO2S switching) – Fuel
(M)
control

HO2S sensor not reading (run at 2000 rpm’s for 2 minutes and retest –
43 (R)
check for HO2S switching)

(M) Was lean at WOT for 3 seconds or more – Fuel control

44 AIR system inoperative – Air Injection

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45 AIR not Diverting (AIRD) – Air Injection

Electronic Ignition – coil primary circuit failure – Ignition Systems

46 AIR Bypass (AIRB) not working – Air Injection

Electronic Ignition – primary circuit failure coil 2 – Ignition Systems

Low flow unmetered air (check for small vacuum leaks, injector
47
o’rings, gaskets etc )

E4OD transmission 4×4 switch/circuit problem – Transmissions

High flow unmetered air (check for large vacuum leak, inlet hoses etc
48
)

Electronic Ignition – coil primary circuit failure – Ignition Systems

49 Electronic Ignition – spout signal circuit problem – Ignition Systems

Transmission 1/2 shift problem – Transmissions

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor signal is/was too high –

51
ECT

52 Power Steering Pressure Switch/circuit open – PSP

(R) Did you turn wheel during test ?

53 Throttle Position sensor too high – TPS

Intake Air Temperature (IAT) or Vane Air Temperature (VAT) signal

54
high – IAT VAT

55 No or low (under 7 5 V) Key Power to PCM pin 5

Vane Air Flow (VAF) or Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor high – VAF
56
MAF

Transmission Oil Temperature sensor too high – Transmissions

Intermittent in Park/Neutral/ Switch or Neutral Pressure switch circuit

57
– PNP or Transmissions

58 Idle Tracking Switch (ITS) signal problem ISC

Vane Air Temperature (VAT) sensor out of range or open – VAT

59 AXOD 4/3 circuit fault – Transmissions

3 0L SHO – Low speed fuel pump circuit problem – Power / Fuel

Pump Circuits

Transmission 2/3 shift problem – Transmissions

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61 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is or was too low – ECT

62 AXOD (KOEO only) 3/2 circuit short to ground – Transmissions

AXOD (KOEO AND KOER) 4/3 circuit failure – Transmissions

E4OD excessive converter clutch slippage – Transmissions

63 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) signal too low TPS

Intake Air Temperature (IAT) or Vane Air Temperature (VAT) signal

64
low or grounded – IAT VAT

65 Check intermittent HO2S (signal or ground) – Fuel Control

E4OD truck – cycle OD cancel switch after engine ID is received –

(R)
Transmissions

1984 3 8L ONLY – O, M Battery voltage high (check for electrical

system overcharging)

66 Vane Air Flow (VAF) or Mass Air Flow (MAF) signal low – VAF MAF

Transmission Oil Temperature (TOT) signal low (possibly grounded)

– Transmissions

67 Park/Neutral circuit fault – PNP

Transmission Manual Lever Position (MLP) sensor circuit –

Transmissions

(M) Intermittent Park Neutral Position (PNP) sensor fault – PNP

68 Idle Tracking Switch (ITS) circuit (possibly grounded) – ISC

Vane Air Temperature (VAT) sensor out of range or grounded – VAT

3 8L AXOD -Transmission Temperature Switch (TTS) open –

Transmissions

Electronic Transmission – Transmission Oil Temperature (TOT)

sensor was overheated -Transmissions

AXOD transmission (O) 3/2 switch closed (possible short circuit) –

69
Transmissions

AXOD (M) 3/2 switch open (poss short to power) – Transmissions

E4OD 3/4 shift problem – Transmissions

3 8L AXOD – Data link to instrument cluster fault Service any other

70 (M) EEC codes, erase memory and retest If code is still present refer to
instrument cluster diagnosis manual

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1 9L TBI, 2 3L TBI, 2 5L TBI – ITS signal was grounded when

71 (M) throttle should have been opening ITS-ISC ISC motor problem or Idle
Tracking Switch (ITS) signal wire shorted to ground – ISC

1 9L MFI – PCM re-initialized Possible electrical noise, case ground

(M)
or intermittent VPWR problem – VPWR Diagnosis

(M) 3 8L AXOD – Data link to instrument cluster fault – See code 70

No MAP or MAF change in “goose” test – retest, check for frequency

72 (R)
or voltage change – MAP MAF

1 9L MFI – VPWR circuit to PCM was intermittent – VPWR

(M)
Diagnosis

2 3L T/C – PCM re-initialized Possible electrical noise, case ground

(M)
or intermittent VPWR problem – VPWR Diagnosis

(M) 3 8L AXOD – Message center data link circuit fault – See code 70

73 (O) Rerun test, if 73 is still output replace TPS

No Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) change in “goose” test Must get at

(R)
least 25% throttle rotation – TPS

74 Was brake depressed after engine ID was received ?

Brake On Off (BOO) signal open or short to ground – BOO

75 Brake On Off (BOO) signal shorted to power – BOO

76 Vane Air Flow (VAF) did not respond to “goose” test – VAF

77 System did not receive “goose” test – see TESTS

VPWR circuit to PCM was intermittent or the PCM is bad VPWR

78 (M)
Diagnosis

79 A/C is on or pin 10 is shorted to power

81 Boost control solenoid – Solenoids

AIRD solenoid – Solenoids and Air Injection

3 0L SHO – Inlet Air Solenoid – Solenoids

82 2 3L TC – Fan Control wire shorted to ground – A/C and Fan Circuits

AIRB solenoid – Solenoids and Air Injection

3 8L SC – Super Charger Bypass Solenoid – Solenoids

83 High Electro Drive Fan circuit fault – A/C and Fan Circuits

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EGR Control solenoid – Solenoids

3 0L SHO – Low Speed Fuel Pump Relay circuit – Power / Fuel

Pump Circuits

84 EGR Vacuum Regulator – Solenoids

EGR cutoff solenoid – Solenoids

EGR Vent solenoid – Solenoids

85 2 3L T/C Automatic – 3/4-4/3 Shift solenoid – Transmissions

CANP solenoid (ALL 1989) – Solenoids

(M) 1 9L MFI – System has corrected rich condition – Fuel control

86 2 3L or 2 9L Truck – A4LD 3/4 shift solenoid – Transmissions

(M) 1 9L MFI – System has corrected lean condition – Fuel control

Fuel pump circuit fault (check inertia switch) – Power / Fuel Pump
87 (O)
Circuits

Vehicles with 2BBL carb – Temperature Compensated Accelerator

Pump Solenoid – Solenoids (M) intermittent in fuel pump primary
circuit – Power / Fuel Pump Circuits NOTE: On some Escorts with
automatic seat belts this code is normal IN MEMORY due to the
wiring

88 Throttle Kicker Solenoid – Solenoids

Variable Voltage Choke relay circuit fault – VVC

Fan Control circuit fault – A/C and Fan Circuits

A4LD – Converter Clutch Override solenoid – Transmissions

Electronic Ignition – IDM, DPI or spout circuit fault – Ignition

Systems

89 A4LD – Converter Clutch Override solenoid – Transmissions

AXOD Torque Converter Control solenoid circuit – Transmissions

Exhaust Heat Control (heat riser) solenoid circuit – Solenoids

91 (R, M) System running lean – Fuel control

Transmission SS 1 circuit/solenoid problem – Transmissions

92 (R) System running rich – Fuel control

Transmission SS 2 circuit/solenoid problem – Transmissions

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Throttle linkage binding or bad ISC motor ISC HO2S not reading Fuel
93 (O,R)
control

Transmission TCC circuit/solenoid problem – Transmissions

94 AIR system inoperative – Air Injection

Transmission TCC circuit/solenoid problem – Transmissions

Fuel pump: open, bad ground or always on – Power / Fuel Pump

95 (O)
Circuits

(R) AIR not Diverting (AIRD) – Air Injection

Possible bad fuel pump ground or open between fuel pump and pin 8
(M)
at PCM (Fuel Pump Monitor signal) – Power / Fuel Pump Circuits

Fuel pump monitor circuit shows no power – Power / Fuel Pump

96 (O)
Circuits

(R) AIR Bypass (AIRB) not working – Air Injection

(Service 87 code first if present) Fuel pump relay or battery power

(M)
feed was open – Power / Fuel Pump Circuits

97 E4OD OD cancel light circuit failure – Transmissions

98 (R) Did not pass KOEO yet (Get 11 in KOEO first)

Transmission EPC circuit/solenoid failure – Transmissions

99 (R) ISC needs to learn (Let idle for 2 minutes, Erase memory and retest)

Transmission EPC circuit/solenoid failure – Transmissions

(R) = Engine Running test (M)= Memory code (O)=Key On Engine Off test

3 Digit codes
111 System checks OK

Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is/was low or grounded

112 (O,M)
– IAT

113 (O,M) IAT sensor is/was high or open – IAT

114 (O,R) IAT sensor out of range – IAT

116 (O,R) Engine Coolant (ECT) sensor out of range – ECT

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117 (O,M) ECT sensor is/was low or grounded – ECT

118 (O,M) ECT sensor is/was high or open – ECT

121 (O,R,M) Throttle Position (TP) sensor out of range – TPS

122 (O,M) TP low (possibly grounded or open circuit) – TPS

123 (O,M) TP is/was high or short to power – TPS

124 (M) TP voltage was higher than expected – Fuel control

125 (M) TP voltage was lower than expected – Fuel control

126 (O,R,M) MAP or BARO sensor out of range – “>MAP

MAP vacuum has not been changing – check vacuum lines

128 (M)
– “>MAP

No MAP or Mass Air Flow sensor change during “goose”

129 (R)
test – MAP MAF

Oxygen sensor not switching/system lean Left or Front

136 (R)
HO2S – Fuel control

Oxygen sensor not switching/system rich Left or Front

137 (R)
HO2S – Fuel control

138 (R) Fault in Cold Start Injector circuit – Fuel control

Oxygen sensor not switching Left or Front HO2S – Fuel

139 (M)
control

Oxygen sensor not switching Single, Right or Rear HO2S –

144 (M)
Fuel control

157 (R,M) Mass Air Flow signal is/was low or grounded – MAF

158 (O,R,M) MAF sensor is/was high or short to power – MAF

159 (O,R) MAF sensor is/was out of range – MAF

No Throttle Position sensor change in “goose” test (must

167 (R)
get at least 25% rotation) – TPS

Oxygen sensor not switching – system was at adaptive limits

171 (M)
– Single, Right or Rear HO2S – Fuel control

Oxygen sensor not switching – system is or was lean –

172 (R,M)
Single, Right or Rear HO2S – Fuel control

Oxygen sensor not switching – system is or was rich –

173 (R,M)
Single, Right or Rear HO2S – Fuel control

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Oxygen sensor was slow in switching Single, Right or Rear

174 (M)
HO2S – Fuel control

Oxygen sensor not switching – system was at adaptive limits

175 (M)
– Left or Front HO2S – Fuel control

Oxygen sensor not switching – system is or was lean Left or

176 (M)
Front HO2S – Fuel control

Oxygen sensor not switching – system was rich Left or

177 (M)
Front HO2S – Fuel control

Oxygen sensor was slow in switching Left or Front HO2S –

178 (M)
Fuel control

Fuel system was rich at part throttle Single, Right or Rear

179 (M)
HO2S – Fuel control

Fuel system was lean at part throttle Single, Right or Rear

181 (M)
HO2S – Fuel control

Fuel system was rich at idle Single, Right or Rear HO2S –

182 (M)
Fuel control

Fuel system was lean at idle Single, Right or Rear HO2S –

183 (M)
Fuel control

184 (M) Mass Air (MAF) output higher than expected – Fuel control

185 (M) Mass Air (MAF) output lower than expected – Fuel control

Injector pulse width longer than expected or Mass Air Flow

186 (M)
(MAF) lower than expected – Fuel control

Injector pulse width shorter than expected or Mass Air Flow

187
(MAF) higher than expected – Fuel control

Fuel system was rich at part throttle – Left or Front HO2S –

188 (M)
Fuel control

Fuel system was lean at part throttle – Left or Front HO2S –

189 (M)
Fuel control

Fuel system was rich at idle – Left or Front HO2S – Fuel

191 (M)
control

Fuel system was lean at idle – Left or Front HO2S – Fuel

192 (M)
control

193 Failure in Flexible Fuel (FF) sensor circuit – Fuel control

Perform cylinder balance test to check for inoperative

194 (M)
injectors

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Perform cylinder balance test to check for inoperative

195 (M)
injectors

211 (M) Ignition PIP signal was erratic or missing – Ignition Systems

Ignition TACH signal was erratic (module/wiring) or SPOUT

212 (M)
circuit fault – Ignition Systems

Ignition SPOUT or SAW circuit open or shorted – Ignition

213 (R)
Systems

Error in Cylinder ID (CID) circuit or signal – Ignition

214 (M)
Systems

215 (M) Primary circuit failure – ignition coil 1 – Ignition Systems

216 (M) Primary circuit failure – ignition coil 2 – Ignition Systems

217 (M) Primary circuit failure – ignition coil 3 – Ignition Systems

IDM signal open or high or left coil pack failure – Ignition

218 (M)
Systems

SPOUT circuit failure, timing defaulted to 10 degrees –

219 (M)
follow code 213 diagnosis

IDM open or high or right coil pack failure – Ignition

222 (M)
Systems

Dual Plug (DPI), SPOUT or IDM circuit fault – Ignition

223 (M)
Systems

224 (M) Failure in ignition coil primary circuit – Ignition Systems

225 (R) Knock sensor not tested (ignore if not pinging) – KS

Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (IDM) signal fault – Ignition

226 (O)
Systems

232 (M) EI primary coil circuit failure – Ignition Systems

238 (M) EI primary circuit failure – ignition coil 4 – Ignition Systems

AIR system not working – Single, Right or Rear HO2S – Air

311 (R)
Injection

312 (R) AIR not diverting – Air Injection

313 (R) AIR not bypassing – Air Injection

314 (R) AIR inoperative, Left or Front HO2S – Air Injection

Pressure Feedback EGR shows low pressure EGR not

326 (R,M)
seating or not seating intermittantly – PFE

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327 (O,R,M) EGR feedback signal is/was low – EVR or PFE

328 (O,R,M) EGR Valve Position (EVP) is/was low – EVR

EGR did not open/respond during test or if memory code,

332 (R,M)
did not open intermittantly – EVR or PFE

334 (O,R,M) EVP sensor is/was high – EVR

335 (O) EGR feedback signal is/was out of range – EVR or PFE

336 (O,R,M) PFE sensor signal is/was was high – “>PFE

337 (O,R,M) EGR feedback signal is/was was high – EVR

Cooling system did not heat up (check cooling system /

338 (M)
thermostat operation)

Cooling system overheated (check cooling system /

339 (M)
thermostat operation)

Octane jumper installed (information only code to notify

341 (O)
you if it is installed)

Idle speed system not controlling idle properly (generally

411 (R)
idle too high) – ISC

Idle speed system not controlling idle properly (generally

412 (R)
idle too low) – ISC

452 (M) Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) problem

511 (O) No power to PCM pin 1 or bad PCM (processor)

Memory power (PCM pin 1) was interrupted – Was battery

512 (M)
disconnected ?

513 (O) Replace processor (PCM) (internal failure)

PSP switch/circuit open – PSP h Pedal Position (CPP)

519 (O)
circuit fault – PNP

System shows voltage at pin 10 (is A/C on ?) or pin 30

528 (M)
(PNP, CPP switch) – PNP

Data Communications Link to processor failure Service any

529 (M) EEC codes, erase memory and retest If code is still present
refer to instrument cluster diagnosis manual

Data Communications Link to instrument cluster failure –

533 (M)
see 529

536 (O,R,M) Brake On Off open or shorted to ground – BOO

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538 (R) System did not receive “goose” test – TESTS

539 (O) System shows voltage at PCM pin 10 Is A/C on ?

Fuel pump open, bad ground or always on – – Power / Fuel

542 (O,M)
Pump Circuits

Fuel pump monitor circuit shows no power – Power / Fuel

543 (O)
Pump Circuits

(Service 556 code first if present) Fuel pump relay or

(M)
battery power feed was open – Power / Fuel Pump Circuits

Problem in Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC)

551
solenoid/circuit – Solenoids

552 (O) AIRB solenoid/circuit failure – Solenoids

553 (O) AIRD solenoid/circuit failure – Solenoids

Fuel Press Regulator Control solenoid/circuit fault – Power

554 (O)
/ Fuel Pump Circuits

Fuel pump relay primary circuit fault – Power / Fuel Pump

556 (O,M)
Circuits

Low speed pump relay primary circuit fault – Power / Fuel

557 (O,M)
Pump Circuits

EGR vacuum regulator solenoid/circuit failure – EVR or

558 (O)
PFE or Solenoids

559 (O) A/C relay primary circuit fault – A/C and Fan Circuits

High Fan Control (HFC) circuit failure – A/C and Fan

563 (O)
Circuits

564 (O) Fan Control (FC) circuit failure – A/C and Fan Circuits

565 (O) Canister Purge 1 solenoid/circuit failure – Solenoids

566 (O) transmission 3/4 shift solenoid/circuit – Transmissions

569 (O) Canister Purge 2 solenoid/circuit failure – Solenoids

A/C pressure sensor VREF short to ground – A/C and Fan

578 (M)
Circuits

ACP sensor did not change with A/C on – A/C and Fan
579 (M)
Circuits

581 (M) Cooling fan current was excessive – A/C and Fan Circuits

582 (O) Open cooling fan circuit – A/C and Fan Circuits

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Fuel pump current was excessive – Power / Fuel Pump

583 (M)
Circuits

584 (M) Open power ground circuit – Power / Fuel Pump Circuits

585 (M) A/C clutch current was excessive – A/C and Fan Circuits

586 (M) Open circuit in A/C clutch – A/C and Fan Circuits

Communication problem between PCM and Variable

587 (O, M) Control Relay Module (VCRM) – Power / Fuel Pump
Circuits

617 (M) Transmission shift failure (1/2 shift) – Transmissions

618 (M) Transmission shift failure (2/3 shift) – Transmissions

619 (M) Transmission shift failure (3/4 shift) – Transmissions

621 (O) Solenoid/circuit failure – shift solenoid 1 – Transmissions

622 (O) Solenoid/circuit failure – shift solenoid 2 – Transmissions

Solenoid/circuit failure -Electronic Pressure Control (EPC)

624 (O,M)
current is high – Transmissions

Solenoid/circuit failure – Electronic Pressure Control (EPC)

625 (O,M)
current is low – Transmissions

Transmission Coast Clutch (CCS) Solenoid/circuit fault –

626 (O)
Transmissions

627 (O) Torque Converter Clutch circuit fault – Transmissions

628 (M) Excessive converter clutch slippage – Transmissions

629 (O,M) Torque Converter Clutch circuit fault – Transmissions

631 (O) Overdrive Cancel Light circuit problem – Transmissions

E4OD – Transmission Control Switch (TCS) should be

632 (R)
cycled once between engine ID and Goose test

633 (O) 4x4L switch should be in 4×2 or 4×4 high for the test

Park/Neutral Position (PNP) or Clutch Pedal Position

(CPP) circuit fault Electronic shift transmission – Manual
634 (O,M)
Lever Position (MLP) sensor out of range in
Park-Transmissions

Transmission Oil Temperature (TOT) sensor out of range –

636 (O,R)
Transmissions

637 (O,M) TOT sensor is/was high or open – Transmissions

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638 (O,M) TOT sensor is/was low or grounded – Transmissions

Transmission Speed sensor (TSS) circuit fault –

639 (R,M)
Transmissions

Transmission solenoid/circuit failure Shift Solenoid 3 –

641 (O)
Transmissions

643 (O,M) Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) circuit – Transmissions

645 (M) Transmission 1st gear failure – Transmissions

646 (M) Transmission 2nd gear failure – Transmissions

647 (M) Transmission 3rd gear failure – Transmissions

648 (M) Transmission 4th gear failure – Transmissions

649 (M) Transmission EPC system failure – Transmissions

651 (M) Transmission EPC solenoid/circuit fault – Transmissions

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) circuit fault –

652 (O)
Transmissions

654 (O) Transmission selector not in PARK – Transmissions

656 (M) Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) slip – Transmissions

657 (M) Transmission temperature was excessive – Transmissions

Model Code Lists

Model Year Engine identification System

Ford
Aerostar 3.0L 1996-97 VIN position 8 =U
EEC-V

Ford
Aerostar 4.0L 1996-97 VIN position 8 =X
EEC-V

Ford
Aerostar Van/Wagon 3.0L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =U
EEC-IV

Ford
Aerostar Van/Wagon 4.0L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =X
EEC-IV

Ford
Aspire 1.3L 1996-97 VIN position 8 =H
EEC-V

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Model Year Engine identification System

Ford
Bronco 5.0L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =N
EEC-IV

Ford
Bronco 5.0L 1996 VIN position 8 =N
EEC-V

Ford
Bronco 5.8L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =H/R
EEC-IV

Ford
Bronco 5.8L 1996 VIN position 8 =H
EEC-V

Ford
Contour 2.0L 1995 VIN position 8 =3
EEC-IV

Ford
Contour 2.0L 1996-00 VIN position 8 =3
EEC-V

Ford
Contour 2.5L 1995 VIN position 8 =L
EEC-IV

Ford
Contour 2.5L 1996-00 VIN position 8 =L
EEC-V

Ford
Crown Victoria 4.6L 1992-94 VIN position 8 =W
EEC-IV

Ford
Crown Victoria 4.6L 1995-02 VIN position 8 =W
EEC-V

Ford
Crown Victoria 4.6L 2003-07 VIN position 8 =Wig
EEC-V

Ford
Crown Victoria 4.6L 2006-09 VIN position 8 =V
EEC-V

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 4.2L 1997-02 VIN position 8 =2
EEC-V

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 4.6L 1997-02 VIN position 8 =6/W
EEC-V

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 4.9L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =Y/Z
EEC-IV

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 4.9L 1996 VIN position 8 =Y/Z
EEC-V

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 5.0L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =N
EEC-IV

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Model Year Engine identification System

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 5.0L 1996 VIN position 8 =N
EEC-V

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 5.4L 1997-02 VIN position 8 =UM
EEC-V

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 5.8L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =H/R
EEC-IV

Econoline/Club Wagon 5.8L (with 16 pin Ford

1996 VIN position 8 =H
DLC) EEC-V

Econoline/Club Wagon 5.8L (without 16 Ford

1996 VIN position 8 =H
pin DLC) EEC-IV

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 6.8L 1997-02 VIN position 8 =S
EEC-V

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 7.3L Turbo Diesel 1995-02 VIN position 8 =F
EEC-V

Ford
Econoline/Club Wagon 7.5L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =G
EEC-IV

Econoline/Club Wagon 7.5L (with 16 pin Ford

1996 VIN position 8 =G
DLC) EEC-V

Econoline/Club Wagon 7.5L (without 16 Ford

1996 VIN position 8 =G
pin DLC) EEC-IV

Ford
Edge 3.5L 2007-09 VIN position 8 =C
EEC-V

E-Series/Econolinel Club Wagon 4.2/4.6 Ford

2003-08 VIN position 8 =UM/SIW12
/5.4/6.8L EEC-V

E-Series/Econoline/Club Wagon 6.01 Ford

2003-08 VIN position 8 =F/RIP
6.4/7.3L Turbo Diesel EEC-V

Ford
Escape 2.0/3.0L 2000-02 VIN position 8 =1/B
EEC-V

VIN position 8 =1/3/7 Ford

Escape 2.0/2.3/2.5/3.0L 2003-09
/B/G/H/Z EEC-V

Ford
Escort 1.8L 1996 VIN position 8 =8
EEC-V

Ford
Escort 1.9L 1996 VIN position 8 =J
EEC-V

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Model Year Engine identification System

Ford
Escort 1.9L/HO 1992-95 VIN position 8 =J/K
EEC-IV

Ford
Escort 2.0L SOHC 1997-02 VIN position 8 =P
EEC-V

Ford
Escort 2.0L DOHC 1998-00 VIN position 8 =3
EEC-V

Ford
Excursion 5.4L 2000-02 VIN position 8 =L
EEC-V

Ford
Excursion 5.4/6.8L 2003-04 VIN position 8 =O/US/Z
EEC-V

Ford
Excursion 6.0/7.3L Turbo Diesel 2003-07 VIN position 8 =F/P
EEC-V

Ford
Excursion 6.8L 2000-02 VIN position 8 =S
EEC-V

Ford
Excursion 7.3L Turbo Diesel 2000-02 VIN position 8 =F
EEC-V

Ford
Expedition 4.6L 1997-02 VIN position 8 =61W
EEC-V

Ford
Expedition 4.6/5.4L 2003-07 VIN position 8 =URIW
EEC-V

Ford
Expedition 5.4L 1997-02 VIN position 8 =UAlM
EEC-V

Ford
Explorer 4.0L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =X
EEC-IV

Ford
Explorer 4.0L 1996-02 VIN position 8 =XlE/K
EEC-V

Ford
Explorer 5.0L 1996-01 VIN position 8 =P
EEC-V

Ford
Explorer/Sport/Sport Trac 4.0/4.6L 2003-07 VIN position 8 =E/KIW
EEC-V

Ford
Five Hundred 3.0L 2005-07 VIN position 8 =1
EEC-V

Ford
Flex 3.5L 2009 VIN position 8 =C
EEC-V

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Model Year Engine identification System

Ford
Focus 2.0L DOHC 2000-02 VIN position 8 =3
EEC-V

Ford
Focus 2.0L SOHC 2000-02 VIN position 8 =P
EEC-V

Ford
Focus 2.0/2.3L 2003-04 VIN position 8 =P/ZJ3/5
EEC-V

Ford
Focus 2.0/2.3L 2005-09 VIN position 8 =NIl
EEC-V

Ford
Freestar 3.9/4.2L 2004-07 VIN position 8 =2/6
EEC-V

Ford
Freestyle 3.0L 2005-07 VIN position 8 =1
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 4.2L 1997-02 VIN position 8 =2
EEC-V

VIN position 8 = Ford

F-Series 4.2/4.6/5.4/6.8L 2003-07
DIUM/SIWIZJ2/3/5/6 EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 4.6L 1997-02 VIN position 8 =W/6/9
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 4.9L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =Y
EEC-IV

Ford
F-Series 4.9L 1996 VIN position 8 =Y/Z
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 5.0L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =N
EEC-IV

Ford
F-Series 5.0L 1996 VIN position 8 =N
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 5.4L 1997-02 VIN position 8 =UMIZJ3
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 5.8L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =H/R
EEC-IV

Ford
F-Series 5.8L (with 16 pin DLC) 1996-97 VIN position 8 =H
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 5.8L (without 16 pin DLC) 1996-97 VIN position 8 =H
EEC-IV

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Model Year Engine identification System

Ford
F-Series 6.0/7.3L Turbo Diesel 2003-07 VIN position 8 =F/P
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 6.4L Turbo Diesel 2008 VIN position 8 =R
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 6.8L 1999-02 VIN position 8 =S
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 7.3L Turbo Diesel 1996-02 VIN position 8 =F
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 7.5L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =G
EEC-IV

Ford
F-Series 7.5L (with 16 pin DLC) 1996-97 VIN position 8 =G
EEC-V

Ford
F-Series 7.5L (without 16 pin DLC) 1996-97 VIN position 8 =G
EEC-IV

Ford
Fusion 2.3/3.0L 2006-09 VIN position 8 =1/l
EEC-V

Ford
GT 5.4L 2005-06 VIN position 8 =S
EEC-V

Ford
Mustang 2.3L 1992-93 VIN position 8 =M
EEC-IV

Ford
Mustang 3.8L 1994-02 VIN position 8 =4
EEC-V

Ford
Mustang 4.0/4.6/5.4L 2005-09 VIN position 8 =N/H/S
EEC-V

Ford
Mustang Cobra 4.6L 1996-01 VIN position 8 =V
EEC-V

Ford
Mustang Cobra 5.0L 1993-95 VIN position 8 =D
EEC-IV

Ford
Mustang Cobra/GT/Mach 1 3.8/4.6L 2003-04 VIN position 8 =RlXfY/4
EEC-V

Ford
Mustang GT 4.6L 1996-02 VIN position 8 =W/X
EEC-V

Ford
Mustang LX/GT 5.0L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =EIT
EEC-IV

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Model Year Engine identification System

Ford
Probe 2.0L 1993-95 VIN position 8 =A
EEC-IV

Ford
Probe 2.0L 1996-97 VIN position 8 =A
EEC-V

Probe 2.5L 1993-95 VIN position 8 =B MECS

Ford
Probe 2.5L 1996-97 VIN position 8 =B
EEC-V

Ford
Ranger 2.3L 1992-94 VIN position 8 =A
EEC-IV

Ford
Ranger 2.3L 1995-97 VIN position 8 =A
EEC-V

Ford
Ranger 2.3/3.0/4.0L 2003-08 VIN position 8 =D/E/UN
EEC-V

Ford
Ranger 2.5L 1998-02 VIN position 8 =C
EEC-V

Ford
Ranger 3.0L 1992-94 VIN position 8 =U
EEC-IV

Ford
Ranger 3.0L 1995-02 VIN position 8 =UN
EEC-V

Ford
Ranger 4.0L 1992-94 VIN position 8 =X
EEC-IV

Ford
Ranger 4.0L 1995-02 VIN position 8 =X1E
EEC-V

Ford
Taurus 3.0L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =U
EEC-IV

Ford
Taurus 3.0L 1996-02 VIN position 8 =U/1/2
EEC-V

Ford
Taurus 3.0L 2003-06 VIN position 8 =S/U/2
EEC-V

24V Ford
Taurus 3.0L VIN position 8 =S
1996-02 EEC-V

Ford
Taurus 3.0L SHO 1992-95 VIN position 8 =Y
EEC-IV

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Model Year Engine identification System

Ford
Taurus 3.2l SHO 1992-95 VIN position 8 =P
EEC-IV

Ford
Taurus 3.4l SHO 1996-99 VIN position 8 =N
EEC-V

Ford
Taurus 3.5L 2008-09 VIN position 8 =W
EEC-V

Ford
Taurus 3.8L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =4
EEC-IV

Ford
Tempo 2.3L 1992-94 VIN position 8 =X
EEC-IV

Ford
Tempo 3.0L 1992-94 VIN position 8 =U
EEC-IV

Ford
Thunderbird 3.8L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =4
EEC-IV

Ford
Thunderbird 3.8L 1996-97 VIN position 8 =4
EEC-V

Ford
Thunderbird 3.9L 2002-04 VIN position 8 =A
EEC-V

Ford
Thunderbird 4.6L 1994-97 VIN position 8 =W
EEC-V

Ford
Thunderbird 5.0L 1992-93 VIN position 8 =T
EEC-IV

Ford
Thunderbird SC 3.8L 1992-95 VIN position 8 =C/R
EEC-IV

Ford
Windstar 3.0L 1995-00 VIN position 8 =U
EEC-V

Ford
Windstar 3.8L 1995-02 VIN position 8 =4
EEC-V

Ford
Windstar 3.8L 2003 VIN position 8 =4
EEC-V

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