DTC P0125: - Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION DTC P0125: - Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control
DTC P0125: - INSUFFICIENT COOLANT TEMPERATURE FOR CLOSED LOOP FUEL CONTROL

Description:  Indicates the engine coolant temperature (ECT) or the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor has not achieved the required temperature level to enter closed loop operating conditions within a specified amount of time after starting the engine.
Possible Causes: 
  • Insufficient warm up time
  • Low engine coolant level
  • Leaking or stuck open thermostat
  • Damaged ECT sensor
  • Damaged CHT sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Compare the thermostat specification to the actual ECT using the engine temperature PID (ECT or CHT). The temperature reading should be similar when the engine is at a normal operating temperature.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Explorer 4.0L,
Explorer Sport
Trac 4.0L,
Fusion 3.0L,
Milan 3.0L,
Mountaineer
4.0L,
Mustang 4.0L,
Ranger 4.0L
- - GO to Pinpoint Test DX .
All others - - GO to Pinpoint Test DL .
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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