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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 12 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (DIESEL))DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSDTC P204F - REDUCTANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE (BANK 1)
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD
DTC P204F - REDUCTANT System Performance (Bank 1)
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P204F - REDUCTANT System Performance (Bank 1)
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P204F - REDUCTANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE (BANK 1)
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| Description: | This DTC sets when the PCM detects any reductant dosage control module (RDCM) DTCs. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | This DTC is informational only and may be accompanied by other DTCs. Diagnose all other PCM and RDCM DTCs first. 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, while carrying out the appropriate drive cycle procedure, until the system warning message has cleared from the instrument cluster message center. Refer to DRIVE CYCLES , for additional information. |
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| Description: | The PCM monitors selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system performance by monitoring the rate of reductant flow and feedback from the nitrogen oxides bank 1, sensor 2 (NOx12). These values are compared to a calculated model. This DTC sets when the difference between the modeled and actual system performance exceeds a threshold and a restriction in the SCR system is suspect. | ||
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| 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. | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| Transit | Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC. | ||
| All others | GO to PINPOINT TEST RG . | ||
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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.