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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DTC DIAGNOSISP1238 - FUEL PUMP SECONDARY CIRCUIT
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
P1238 - Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION P1238 - Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit
P1238 - FUEL PUMP SECONDARY CIRCUIT
| Description: | This DTC indicates the fuel pump driver module (FPDM2) detected a fuel pump secondary circuit concern. The FPDM2 sends a message to the powertrain control module (PCM) through the fuel pump monitor (FPM2) circuit, indicating this concern was detected. The PCM sets the DTC when the message is received. | |||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | The FPDM2 sends a 75% duty cycle (750 ms on, 250 ms off) through the FPM2 circuit to the PCM while the concern is being detected by the FPDM2. If the concern is no longer detected, the PCM returns to sending an all OK (50% duty cycle) message to the PCM. The FPDM2 controls pump speed by supplying a variable ground on the FP2RTN circuit. | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory | |
| All | refer to PINPOINT TEST KB . | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.