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2007 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, Standard

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart

2007 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
NOTE: Most powertrain (P-code) DTCs are diagnosed in the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article. If the P-code retrieved is not listed below, refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article to continue diagnostics.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

DTC Description Source Action
B1013 Occupant Classification System Calibration Fault Restraints Control Module (RCM) REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1047 Driver Side, Side Mount Airbag Cross Link to Another Firing Loop RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1048 Passenger Side Airbag Cross Link to Another Firing Loop RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1049 Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Cross Link to Another Firing Loop RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B104B Driver Side Crash Sensor Cross Link to Another Sensor RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B104C Passenger Side Crash Sensor Cross Link to Another Sensor RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B104D Front Crash Sensor Cross Link to Another Sensor RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B104E Driver Side Crash Sensor Circuit Short to Gnd/Vbatt RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B104F Passenger Side Crash Sensor Internal Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1050 Passenger Side Crash Sensor Circuit Short to Gnd/Vbatt RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1051 Driver Side Crash Sensor Internal Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1052 Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Switch Cross Link to Another Sensor RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1053 Driver Seatbelt Buckle Switch Cross Link to Another Sensor RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1054 Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner Cross Link to Another Firing Loop RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1055 Passenger Side, Side Mount Airbag Cross Link to Another Firing Loop RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1057 Driver Airbag Cross Link to Another Firing Loop RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1058 Driver Airbag Cross Link to Another Firing Loop - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1059 Passenger Airbag Cross Link to Another Firing Loop - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B105A Crash Counter - Reached Maximum RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1202 Fuel Sender Circuit Open Instrument Cluster (IC) REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
B1204 Fuel Sender Circuit Short to Ground IC REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
B1205 EIC Switch-1 Assembly Circuit Failure IC INSTALL a new IC. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
B1231 Event Threshold Exceeded RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1244 Wiper Rear Motor Run Relay Circuit Failure Generic Electronic Module (GEM) REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B1245 Wiper Rear Motor Run Relay Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B1300 Power Door Lock Circuit Failure GEM REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
B1309 Power Door Lock Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
B1310 Power Door Unlock Circuit Failure GEM REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
B1315 Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1316 Battery Saver Relay Coil Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1317 Battery Voltage High ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
B1317 Battery Voltage High IC REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
B1317 Battery Voltage High RCM REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
B1318 Battery Voltage Low ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
B1318 Battery Voltage Low IC REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
B1318 Battery Voltage Low RCM REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
B1319 Driver Door Ajar Circuit Failure GEM REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1325 Door Ajar Lamp Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
B1326 Door Ajar Lamp Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
B1327 Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Failure GEM REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1331 Decklid Ajar Rear Door Circuit Failure GEM REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1335 Door Ajar RR Circuit Failure GEM REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1341 Power Door Unlock Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
B1342 ECU is Faulted ABS Module CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new ABS module. REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article. REPEAT the self-test.
B1342 ECU is Faulted IC CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new IC. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. REPEAT the self-test.
B1342 ECU is Faulted RCM CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. REPEAT the self-test.
B1343 Heated Backlite Input Circuit Failure GEM REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS article.
B1349 Heated Backlite Relay Short to Battery GEM REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS article.
B1350 Heated Backlite Relay Short to Ground GEM REFER to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS article.
B1352 Ignition Key-in Circuit Failure GEM REFER to WARNING DEVICES article.
B1359 Ignition Run/Acc Circuit Failure IC REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
B1426 Lamp Seat Belt Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
B1428 Lamp Seat Belt Circuit Failure GEM REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
B1438 Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure GEM REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B1446 Wiper Park Sense Circuit Failure GEM REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B1451 Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Open GEM REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B1470 Lamp Headlamp Input Circuit Failure GEM REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1499 Lamp Turn Signal Left Circuit Failure GEM REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1503 Lamp Turn Signal Right Circuit Failure GEM REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1519 Hood Switch Circuit Failure GEM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PERIMETER article.
B1551 Latch/Decklid Release Circuit Failure GEM REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
B1553 Decklid Release Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
B1554 Decklid Release Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
B1571 Door Ajar LR Circuit Failure GEM REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1611 Wiper Rear Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure GEM REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B1810 Lamp Backup Switch Input Circuit Failure GEM REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1868 Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Failure RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1875 Turn Signal/Hazard Switch Signal Circuit Failure GEM REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B1877 Seatbelt Driver Pretensioner Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1878 Seatbelt Driver Pretensioner Circuit Short to Battery RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1879 Seatbelt Driver Pretensioner Circuit Short to Ground RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1881 Seatbelt Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1882 Seatbelt Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Short to Battery RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1883 Seatbelt Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Short to Ground RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1884 PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Failure RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1885 Seat Belt Driver Pretensioner Circuit Resistance Low on Squib RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1886 Seatbelt Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Resistance Low on Squib RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1890 PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Short to Battery RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1916 Air Bag Driver Circuit Short to Battery RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1921 Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1925 Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short to Battery RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1932 Air Bag Driver Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1933 Air Bag Passenger Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1934 Air Bag Driver Inflator Circuit Resistance Low on Squib RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1935 Air Bag Passenger Inflator Circuit Resistance Low on Squib RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1936 Air Bag Driver Circuit Short to Ground RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1938 Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short to Ground RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1992 Driver Side, Side Mount Air Bag Circuit Short to Vbatt RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1993 Driver Side, Side Mount Air Bag Circuit Short to Ground RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1994 Driver Side, Side Mount Air Bag Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1995 Driver Side, Side Mount Air Bag Low Resistance on Squib RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1996 Passenger Side, Side Mount Air Bag Circuit Short to Vbatt RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1997 Passenger Side, Side Mount Air Bag Circuit Short to Ground RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1998 Driver Side, Side Mount Air Bag Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B1999 Driver Side, Side Mount Air Bag Low Resistance on Squib RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2107 Front Wiper Motor Relay Circuit Short to Vbatt GEM REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B2108 Trunk Key Cylinder Switch Failure GEM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PERIMETER article.
B2110 Front Wiper Motor Relay Circuit Open GEM REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B2112 Door Driver Set Switch Stuck Failure GEM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PERIMETER article.
B2114 Front Washer Input Short to Ground GEM REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B2115 Rear Washer Input Short to Ground GEM REFER to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
B2116 Door Driver Reset Switch Stuck Failure GEM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PERIMETER article.
B2141 NVM Configuration Failure ABS Module REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION article.
B2226 Front Crash Sensor Internal Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2227 Front Crash Sensor Driver Communications Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2228 Air Bag Driver Circuit Short to Ground - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2229 Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short to Ground - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2230 Air Bag Driver Circuit Short to Battery - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2231 Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short to Battery - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2232 Air Bag Driver Circuit Open - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2233 Air Bag Passenger Circuit Open - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2234 Air Bag Driver Inflator Circuit Resistance Low on Squib - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2235 Air Bag Passenger Inflator Circuit Resistance Low on Squib - Loop #2 RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2279 Engine Run Signal Short to Battery GEM REFER to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
B2281 Right Turn Switch Short to Ground GEM REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B2282 Left Turn Switch Short to Ground GEM REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B2283 Turn Signal Chime Short to Battery GEM REFER to WARNING DEVICES article.
B2284 Turn Signal Chime Short to Ground GEM REFER to WARNING DEVICES article.
B2290 Occupant Classification System Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2369 Chime Output Request Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2432 Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2433 Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Battery RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2434 Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2435 Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Resistance Out of Range RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2436 Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2437 Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Battery RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2438 Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2439 Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Resistance Out of Range RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2477 Module Configuration Failure IC REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
B2477 Module Configuration Failure RCM REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
B2494 Anti-Theft Horn Output Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PERIMETER article.
B2555 Dome Lamp Output Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
B2855 Front Crash Sensor Circuit Short to Gnd/Vbatt RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2856 Front Crash Sensor ID Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2886 Passenger Side Crash Sensor ID Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2887 Driver Side Crash Sensor ID Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
B2909 Belt Tension Sensor Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
C1095 ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Failure ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1141 Wheel Speed Sensor LF Tone Ring Tooth Missing Fault ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1142 Wheel Speed Sensor RF Tone Ring Tooth Missing Fault ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1143 Wheel Speed Sensor LR Tone Ring Tooth Missing Fault ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1144 Wheel Speed Sensor RR Tone Ring Tooth Missing Fault ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1145 Speed Wheel Sensor RF Input Circuit Failure ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1155 Speed Wheel Sensor LF Input Circuit Failure ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1165 Speed Wheel Sensor RR Input Circuit Failure ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1175 Speed Wheel Sensor LR Input Circuit Failure ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1233 Speed Wheel LF Input Signal Missing ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1234 Speed Wheel RF Input Signal Missing ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1235 Speed Wheel RR Input Signal Missing ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1236 Speed Wheel LR Input Signal Missing ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1267 ABS Functions Temporarily Disabled ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1415 Incorrect Module Configuration ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1446 Brake Switch Circuit Failure ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1470 TCS Functions Temporarily Disabled (Thermal Brake Protection) ABS Module REFER to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS article.
C1946 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Open RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
C1947 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Short to Ground RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
C1948 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Resistance Out of Range RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
C1981 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Fault RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
C1982 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Short to Battery RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
P0625 Generator Field Terminal Circuit Low PCM REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
P0626 Generator Field Terminal Circuit High PCM REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
P1260 Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized PCM REFER to ANTI-THEFT - PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) article.
P1778 Transmission Reverse I/P Circuit GEM REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
PXXXX All other DTCs PCM REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
U0073 Control Module Communication Bus A Off RCM REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault - Receive Error ABS Module REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault - Receive Error IC REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
U1900 CAN Communication Bus Fault - Receive Error RCM REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article
U2012 Communication Bus Error (Non SCP) ABS Module REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
U2017 Driver Side Crash Sensor Communication Fault (Non SCP) RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
U2018 Passenger Side Crash Sensor Communication Fault (Non SCP) RCM REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
U2023 Fault Received From External Node ABS Module REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
U2196 Invalid 'Engine RPM' Data IC REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
U2197 Invalid 'Vehicle Speed' Data IC REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
U2199 Invalid 'Engine Coolant Temperature' Data IC REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
U2200 Invalid 'ODO Count' Data IC REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
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