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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2014ESCAPE SE, 2.0L ENG VIN 9, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DTC DIAGNOSISP128A - CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC
2014 Ford Escape SE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWD
P128A - Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
2014 Ford Escape SE, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWDSECTION P128A - Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
P128A - CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC
| Description: This DTC sets when the CHT circuit is intermittently open or short while the engine is running. | |||
Possible Causes:
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| Diagnostic Aids: Monitor the CHT PID on a scan tool. Look for sudden changes in the reading when the harness is wiggled or the sensor is tapped. | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | GO to PINPOINT TEST DL: CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR . | ||
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.