FORD
SSM 47099
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2018-02-21
- Received by NHTSA
- 2018-05-14
- NHTSA record numbers
- 10136610
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
Some 2018 Mustang equipped with 5.0L engines and F-150 equipped with 2.7L, 3.3L, 3.5L and 5.0L engines may exhibit illuminated Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) with Diagnostic Trouble Code P0181(Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance) stored in Powertrain Control Module(PCM) memory. DTC may set if Key On Engine Running(KOER) diagnostic routine is performed with cold fuel(Below 50F/10C) in vehicle fuel tank. Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis(PC/ED) Pin Point Test DD for normal diagnostics. If unable to determine root cause, do not replace fuel pressure/temperature sensor or Powertrain Control Module(PCM). Engineering is investigating, monitor OASIS for updates.
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
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Ford
P0181Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/PerformanceCheck vehicle applicability
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