2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX

DTCs Description Source Action
P0500 Vehicle Speed Error PCM See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P0579 Cruise Control Multifunction Input A Circuit Range/Performance PCM GO to PINPOINT TEST AΒ .
P0581 Cruise Control Multifunction Circuit High PCM GO to PINPOINT TEST AΒ .
P0703 Brake On/Off Failure PCM See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
P1572 Brake On/Off Failure PCM See INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article .
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