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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DTC DIAGNOSISDTC P117A: ENGINE OIL OVER TEMPERATURE - FORCED LIMITED POWER
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic
DTC P117A: Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION DTC P117A: Engine Oil Over Temperature - Forced Limited Power
DTC P117A: ENGINE OIL OVER TEMPERATURE - FORCED LIMITED POWER
| Description: | Indicates the engine oil protection strategy is enabled when the engine oil temperature (EOT) reaches a predetermined level in the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM then limits the engine RPM until the EOT returns to normal. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | This DTC is an informational DTC and may be set by an engine overheating concern. If the engine overheats, check the cooling system. Refer to The Engine Overheats in the appropriate ENGINE COOLING article for cooling system diagnosis. | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the appropriate DTC. | ||
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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.