Ford OBD Codes: Meaning & Fixes
Ford: 205 error codes with meaning, severity, likely causes and repair cost estimates.
111Codes
2.8Average severity
17%High or critical
18%DIY-friendly
Severity distribution
Generic codes with Ford data
B00A0 · FordP0016 · FordP0018 · FordP0022 · FordP0087 · FordP0234 · FordP0300 · FordP0301 · FordP0302 · FordP0304 · FordP0316 · FordP0420 · FordP0430 · FordP0455 · FordP0456 · FordP0457 · FordP0496 · FordP0606 · FordP061B · FordP0627 · FordP0705 · FordP0706 · FordP0720 · FordP0722 · FordP0732 · FordP0734 · FordP2112 · FordP2119 · FordP2195 · FordU0101 · FordU0415 · FordU3000 · Ford
Field data · Ford
| P2111 | 330 | |
|---|---|---|
| P2112 | 258 | |
| P0302 | 191 | |
| P1450 | 170 | |
| P0303 | 135 | |
| P0316 | 129 | |
| P0301 | 127 | |
| P0304 | 110 | |
| P0720 | 98 | |
| U3000 | 91 | |
| P0300 | 85 | |
| P0722 | 75 |
Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.
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P0174
Powertrain
The cylinder bank without cylinder 1 is running lean even with the maximum fuel correction…
Moderate
P0300
Powertrain
The engine computer sees misfires that jump between cylinders or hit several cylinders at once.
High
P0430
Powertrain
The bank 2 converter on a V6, V8 or split-exhaust engine isn't cleaning the exhaust well enough.
Low
P0302
Powertrain
Cylinder 2 keeps misfiring. On inline engines it's a middle cylinder, so rule out coolant…
Moderate
P0303
Powertrain
Cylinder 3 is misfiring. Check whether it misses at idle or under load before you blame…
Moderate
P0304
Powertrain
Cylinder 4 is misfiring. Its end or rear position makes water, oil and intake leaks common…
Moderate
All codes (19)
B00A0
Body
The front passenger seat sensing system has failed, so the car can't tell who, if anyone…
High
B2278
Ford · Body
The power steering module can't trust the column torque sensor, so it drops or limits steering…
High
C0021
Chassis
The brake module thinks the power brake booster isn't giving the assist it should. Check pedal…
High
P0001
Powertrain
The PCM can't drive the solenoid that meters fuel into the high-pressure pump. Often a no-start…
High
P0018
Powertrain
The bank 2 intake cam is out of step with the crankshaft on a V or boxer engine; chain wear…
High
P0087
Powertrain
Measured fuel pressure has dropped well below what the engine computer is asking for.
High
P0200
Powertrain
The ECU found a fault in the injector control circuits that it can't pin on one cylinder, often…
High
P0217
Powertrain
The engine overheated. Stop driving: continuing can warp the head, blow the head gasket…
Critical
P0300
Powertrain
The engine computer sees misfires that jump between cylinders or hit several cylinders at once.
High
P0320
Powertrain
The computer lost the engine speed (rpm) signal. The engine can stall suddenly or refuse…
High
P07A3
Ford · Powertrain
The PowerShift's odd-gear clutch isn't letting go when the TCM commands it open, so the car…
High
P1285
Ford · Powertrain
Ford's cylinder head temperature sensor reports the engine is overheating. Pull over and shut…
Critical
P1299
Ford · Powertrain
The engine got so hot that the Ford PCM is shutting off fuel to cylinders to save it. Stop…
Critical
P2111
Powertrain
The throttle plate stayed more open than commanded – a real safety concern until you know why.
High
P2112
Powertrain
The PCM asked the throttle to open, but it stayed shut – the engine can't get air, so it bogs…
High
P246C
Powertrain
The DPF is so restricted that the ECM has cut engine power to protect the turbo, EGR system…
High
U0101
Network
The engine computer and other modules stopped hearing from the transmission control module.
High
U0105
Network
The PCM lost contact with the separate module that fires the injectors, common on diesel…
High
U0109
Network
The PCM lost contact with the module that controls fuel pump speed; stalling or no-start can…
High