2018 Ford Focus Titanium, 4D SedanFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC P0219 - Engine OVERSPEED Condition

P0219 - ENGINE OVERSPEED CONDITION

Description:  This DTC sets when the vehicle has been operated in a manner which caused the engine speed to exceed a calibrated limit. The engine RPM is continuously monitored and evaluated by the PCM. This DTC sets when the RPM exceeds the calibrated limit set within the PCM.
For additional information on the engine RPM limiter, refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL SOFTWARE .
Possible Causes: 
  • Wheel slippage (water, ice, mud, and snow)
  • Excessive engine RPM in NEUTRAL or operated in the incorrect transmission gear
  • High engine RPM with engine temperature within a calibrated limit of an overheating condition (GTDI engine)
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC may be accompanied by other DTCs. If DTC P1285 or P1299 is present, disregard DTC P0219 at this time. Diagnose DTC P1285 or P1299 first.
If there are no other symptoms, return the vehicle to the customer with information about the DTC.
If a symptom is present, refer to NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART INDEX .
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
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