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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010FOCUS SES, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DTC DIAGNOSISDTC P0217: ENGINE COOLANT OVER-TEMPERATURE CONDITION
2010 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, Standard

DTC P0217: Engine Coolant Over-Temperature Condition

2010 Ford Focus SES, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION DTC P0217: Engine Coolant Over-Temperature Condition
DTC P0217: ENGINE COOLANT OVER-TEMPERATURE CONDITION

For Vehicles With 3.5L GTDI Engine 
Description:  Indicates an engine overheat condition was detected by the engine temperature sensor (CHT or ECT depending how the vehicle is equipped).
Possible Causes: 
  • Engine cooling system concerns
  • Low engine coolant level
  • Base engine concerns
  • Excessive engine RPM in NEUTRAL or operated in the incorrect transmission gear
  • High engine RPM with engine temperature within a calibrated limit of an overheating condition
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC may be accompanied by other DTCs. If DTCs P1285 or P1299 are present, disregard DTC P0217 at this time. Diagnose DTCs P1285 or P1299 first.
Monitor the engine temperature PID (CHT or ECT) for an overheat condition. Typical engine temperature should be close to cooling system thermostat specification.
If excessive engine RPM is suspected, refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL SOFTWARE , Engine Fluid Temperature Management, for additional information.
For All Others 
Description:  Indicates an engine overheat condition was detected by the engine temperature sensor (CHT or ECT depending how the vehicle is equipped).
Possible Causes: 
  • Engine cooling system concerns
  • Low engine coolant level
  • Base engine concerns
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC may be accompanied by other DTCs. If DTCs P1285 or P1299 are present, disregard DTC P0217 at this time. Diagnose DTCs P1285 or P1299 first.
Monitor the engine temperature PID (CHT or ECT) for an overheat condition. Typical engine temperature should be close to cooling system thermostat specification.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST DX .
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