2013 Ford Escape SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Cooling System DTCS

PCM DTC CHART

DTC Description Action
P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temperature For Closed Loop Fuel Control GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P0128 Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature) GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
P0217 Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
P0480, P0481, P0482 Fan Control (FC) Circuit 1, 2 or 3, respectively REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GAS .
P26B7 Engine Coolant Bypass Valve "C" Control Circuit/Open GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
P26BD Engine Coolant Bypass Valve "D" Control Circuit/Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
All Other DTCs - REFER to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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