2012 Ford Explorer Base, 2.0 9FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Powertrain Control Module (Pcm)

PCM DTC CHART

DTC Description Action
P0217 Engine Coolant Overtemp Condition REFER to Diagnostic Routine B: The Engine Overheats
P1285 Cylinder Head Overtemperature Condition REFER to Diagnostic Routine B: The Engine Overheats
P1299 Cylinder Head Overtemperature Protection Active REFER to Diagnostic Routine B: The Engine Overheats
P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temp For Closed Loop Fuel Control REFER to Diagnostic Routine C: The Engine Does Not Reach Normal Operating Temperature
P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) REFER to Diagnostic Routine C: The Engine Does Not Reach Normal Operating Temperature
P0480 Fan 1 Control Circuit REFER to the ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)
P0481 Fan 2 Control Circuit REFER to the ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)
P0482 Fan 3 Control Circuit REFER to the ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)
All Other PCM DTCs  - REFER to DTC CHART: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
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  • • 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.