DTC P042E - EGR A Control Stuck Open

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P042E - EGR A Control Stuck Open
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P042E - EGR A CONTROL STUCK OPEN

Description:  This DTC sets when the EGR setpoint is less than a specified threshold, the actual EGR position is greater than a specified threshold, and the EGR control limit is less than a specified limit.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged EGR valve
Diagnostic Aids:  The presence of this DTC may indicate that the vehicle is operating in derate mode and may experience a loss of power. After repair, the vehicle may still display a system warning message. Drive the vehicle until the system warning message has cleared from the instrument cluster message center.
This DTC sets when the PCM detects a stuck EGR valve by detecting a position control deviation that exceeds a calibrated threshold.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST W .
RENDER: 1.0x

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