Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Parameter Identification (PID)
PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION (PID)
Description
The PID mode allows access to powertrain control module (PCM) information. This includes analog and digital signal inputs and outputs along with calculated values and the system status. There are two types of PID lists available and both are used throughout. The first is the generic (J1979) OBD PID list. This is a standard set of PIDs that all scan tools must be able to access. The second is a Ford specific (J2190) list which can be accessed by an appropriate scan tool. When accessing any of these PIDs, the values are continuously updated. The generic or Ford PID list provides definitions and values in appropriate units.
Generic OBD PID List
An X in the Freeze Frame column denotes both a mode 1 and mode 2 PID (real time and freeze frame).
Ford PID List
Note: This is not a complete list of Ford PIDs available. This is a list of Ford PIDs.
Description
The PID mode allows access to powertrain control module (PCM) information. This includes analog and digital signal inputs and outputs along with calculated values and the system status. There are two types of PID lists available and both are used throughout. The first is the generic (J1979) OBD PID list. This is a standard set of PIDs that all scan tools must be able to access. The second is a Ford specific (J2190) list which can be accessed by an appropriate scan tool. When accessing any of these PIDs, the values are continuously updated. The generic or Ford PID list provides definitions and values in appropriate units.
Generic OBD PID List
An X in the Freeze Frame column denotes both a mode 1 and mode 2 PID (real time and freeze frame).
Ford PID List
Note: This is not a complete list of Ford PIDs available. This is a list of Ford PIDs.
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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.
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