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P1285

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P1285

What does this code mean?

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TSB 26-2217

FORD

Reported code forms P1285

This bulletin supersedes 24-2441. Reason for update: consolidation of prior bulletins and an update the Service Procedure to diagnose and replace the cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor with an updated version. Some…

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SSM 54331

FORD

Reported code forms P1285

Some 2024-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine, built on or after 27-Aug-2024 may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1285 and/or P1299…

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FordF-1502025

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