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 4-81
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Charts and Descriptions
P0572 - Brake Switch A Circuit Low (Continued)
• Stoplamp circuits open
• Stoplamp circuits short to voltage
• Stoplamp circuits short to ground
• Damaged brake switch
• Incorrectly adjusted brake switch
Diagnostic Aids: Using the scan tool, check the BPP/BOO PID. The BPP/BOO PID should toggle on and off with brake pedal
activation.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All GO to Pinpoint Test FD.
P0573 - Brake Switch A Circuit High
Description: This DTC sets when the brake switch is stuck in the OFF position.
Possible Causes: • BPP circuit open
• BPP circuit short to voltage
• BPP circuit short to ground
• Stoplamp circuits open
• Stoplamp circuits short to voltage
• Stoplamp circuits short to ground
• Damaged brake switch
• Incorrectly adjusted brake switch
Diagnostic Aids: Using the scan tool, check the BPP/BOO PID. The BPP/BOO PID should toggle on and off with brake pedal
activation.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All GO to Pinpoint Test FD.
P05FF - Brake Pressure Sensor / Brake Pedal Position Sensor Correlation
Description: This DTC sets when the PCM detects a mismatch between the brake pressure switch (BPS) and the brake
pedal position (BPP) switch.
Possible Causes: • Incorrectly adjusted brake switch
• BPS circuit concern
• BPP circuit concern
• Damaged BPS
Diagnostic Aids: Check for other brake pedal related DTCs and diagnose those first. Check for incorrectly adjusted brake pedal
switches. When the brake pedal is applied and then released, the BPS voltage should cycle.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All GO to Pinpoint Test FD.
P05xx -
Description:
Possible Causes:
Diagnostic Aids: Refer to the Workshop Manual Section 303-14, Electronic Engine Controls, PCM DTC Chart, to continue
diagnosis.
Application Key On Engine Off Key On Engine Running Continuous Memory
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
P0600 - Serial Communication Link
Description: This DTC sets when an error occurs in the PCM.
Possible Causes: • Software incompatibility issue
• Damaged PCM
2016 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis, Gasoline Engines, 3/2015
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