Vehicle applicability: This diagnostic supplement covers multiple Ford vehicles and engines. Follow the application named in the source below. Some references apply to vehicles other than Mustang.
Powertrain DTC Charts and Descriptions 4-43
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Charts and Descriptions
P0217 - Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition
Description:
Possible Causes:
Diagnostic Aids: Refer to the Workshop Manual Section 303-03, Engine Cooling to diagnose the engine overheats symptom.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
P0218 - Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition
Description:
Possible Causes:
Diagnostic Aids: Refer to the Workshop Manual Section 303-14, Electronic Engine Controls.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
P0219 - Engine Over Speed Condition
Description: This DTC sets when the vehicle has been operated in a manner which caused the engine speed to exceed a
calibrated limit. The engine RPM is continuously monitored and evaluated by the PCM. This DTC sets when the RPM exceeds the calibrated limit set within the PCM. For additional information on the engine RPM limiter, refer to Section 1, Powertrain Control Software.
Possible Causes: • Wheel slippage (water, ice, mud, and snow)
• Excessive engine RPM in NEUTRAL or operated in the incorrect transmission gear
• High engine RPM with engine temperature within a calibrated limit of an overheating condition (GTDI
engine)
Diagnostic Aids: This DTC may be accompanied by other DTCs. If DTC P1285 or P1299 is present, disregard DTC P0219 at this
time. Diagnose DTC P1285 or P1299 first. If there are no other symptoms, return the vehicle to the customer with information about the DTC. If a symptom is present, refer to Section 3, No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Present Symptom Chart Index.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
P0222 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low
Description: This DTC sets when the electronic throttle control (ETC) throttle position 2 (TP2) signal is too low.
Possible Causes: • TP2 circuit open
• TP2 circuit short to ground
• Damaged TP2 sensor
Diagnostic Aids: This concern exhibits a symptom of limited power. A TP2 PID reading less than 0.25 volt in ignition ON, engine
OFF or ignition ON, engine running indicates a concern is present.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All GO to Pinpoint Test DV.
P0223 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit High
Description: This DTC sets when the electronic throttle control (ETC) throttle position (TP) sensor signal is too high.
Possible Causes: • TP2 circuit short to voltage
• TP2 circuit short to VREF
• TP2 circuit open
• ETCRTN circuit open
• Damaged TP2 sensor
Diagnostic Aids: This concern exhibits a symptom of limited power. A TP2 PID reading greater than 4.75 volts in ignition ON,
engine OFF or ignition ON, engine running indicates a concern is present.
2016 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis, Gasoline Engines, 3/2015
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