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.
DY: Engine Oil Temperature (EOT) Sensor
DY: Introduction
DY1 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
Is DTC P0298 present?
Yes | No |
|---|---|
GO to DY2 . | RETURN to Section 3 , Symptom Charts for further direction. |
DY2 ENGINE OIL OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION
Note: The engine oil temperature protection strategy in the PCM has been activated. This protects the engine against mechanical damage due to overheating.
• Check for an overheating condition and base engine concerns.
Are there any overheating or base engine concerns?
Yes | No |
|---|---|
ISOLATE the concern. REPAIR as necessary. REFER to the Workshop Manual Section 303- 03, Engine Cooling to diagnose the overheat symptom. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. | GO to DY3 . |
DY3 IDENTIFY THE CUSTOMER'S DRIVING HABITS
• Identify the customer's driving habits.
• Access the freeze frame data (if available) and record the DTC concern conditions.
Does the vehicle appear to have been driven in an incorrect transmission gear or at high RPM for an extended period?
Yes | No |
|---|---|
ADVISE the customer that incorrect transmission gear selection and high RPM for an extended period initializes the engine protection strategy. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. | GO to DY4 . |
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