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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 502 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (DIESEL))DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSP21C7 - REDUCTANT CONTROL MODULE POWER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD
P21C7 - Reductant Control Module Power Relay Control Circuit Open
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION P21C7 - Reductant Control Module Power Relay Control Circuit Open
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DTC DESCRIPTION P21C7 - REDUCTANT CONTROL MODULE POWER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
| Description: The PCM enables the Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM) during a self-test which monitors each individual reductant heater and harness for concerns. When the GPCM detects a concern with a reductant heater relay or the RDHTRPWR circuit, the GPCM sends a message to the PCM which sets this DTC. | |||
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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 |
| All | GO to PINPOINT TEST RH . | ||
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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.