P218F (PCM) - Reductant No Flow Detected

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION P218F (PCM) - Reductant No Flow Detected
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DTC DESCRIPTION P218F (PCM) - REDUCTANT NO FLOW DETECTED

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.
Possible Causes: 
  • Reductant pressure line restriction
  • Reductant filter restriction
  • Reductant injector restriction
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, 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.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST RK .
RENDER: 1.0x

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