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Engine Controls - Symptom Charts - Cng, Flex-Fuel & Gasoline: Diagnosis Ford Econoline E150

QT1 PERFORM PCM QUICK TEST

Note. If the vehicle was brought in with an emission compliance failure symptom, GO to M: Emission Compliance STEP EM1.

  1. Complete preliminary checks looking for obvious concerns that may relate to the symptom. Check items such as those listed: Related electrical connectors or fuses Vacuum lines (leaks, routing) Air intake system (leaks, restrictions) Fuel quality (octane, contamination, winter/summer blend) Cooling system (engine operating at proper temperature)
  2. Access any related TSB information (if available).
  3. Complete PCM Quick Test to access any DTCs. Note any Key On Engine Off, Key On Engine Running (if engine runs) and Continuous Memory (MIL and non-MIL) DTCs.

Note. If unable to access DTCs, or any scan tool communication concern exists, GO to A: Unable to Activate Self-Test/Network Communication Error/DTC P1001 STEP QA1. For additional information on retrieving MIL and non-MIL DTCs, refer to CONTINUOUS MEMORY SELF-TEST .

Were any DTCs present?

YesNo
If engine runs rough at idle and Key On Engine Running or Continuous Memory DTC(s) are present: GO to Quick Test QT2 to check injector fault PIDS. All Others: GO to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS for direction to service DTC(s) after noting the following: Service DTCs in the following order (begin diagnosis with the first DTC output in that mode). Any KOEO DTC(s) Any KOER DTC(s) Any Continuous Memory DTC(s) (retrieve any available Freeze Frame Data) (disregard any identical/related Continuous DTC(s) of DTC(s) already serviced).GO to STEP 2: NO DTC(S) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART INDEX for direction to proper STEP 3 Chart. NOTE: If symptom is not listed, REFER to applicable article or GO to Z: Intermittent STEP Z1.
NOTE
If symptom is not listed, REFER to applicable article or GO to Z: Intermittent STEP Z1.

QT2 ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE WITH KEY ON ENGINE RUNNING OR CONTINUOUS MEMORY DTC(s): CHECK INJECTOR FAULT (INJxF) PID(s)

Note. An injector circuit fault could result in unrelated DTC(s) being received from the PCM.

  1. Key on, engine off.
  2. Access the INJxF PIDs (the "x" indicates the injector number). There will be one INJxF PID for each engine cylinder.

Do any of the INJxF PIDs indicate a fault (or Yes)?

YesNo
An injector circuit fault exists. KEY OFF. Disregard DTC(s). Natural Gas applications: GO to A: Natural Gas Fuel Control STEP HA27. All Others: GO to H: Fuel Control STEP H46.No fault detected by injector fault PIDs. KEY OFF. GO to QT1 and follow the YES Action To Take for all others.

Step 2: No DTC(s) Present Symptom Chart Index

System/SymptomChart Number
Starting ConcernsHard Start/Long Crank/Erratic Start/Erratic CrankCHART NUMBER: 2
Stall After StartCHART NUMBER: 1
No CrankCHART NUMBER: 23
No Start (engine cranks)CHART NUMBER: 3
Unique Idle ConcernsSlow Return to IdleCHART NUMBER: 4
Rolling IdleCHART NUMBER: 1
Fast IdleCHART NUMBER: 5
Low/Slow IdleCHART NUMBER: 6

DRIVEABILITY

System/SymptomChart Number
Stalls/QuitsIdle, Acceleration, CruiseCHART NUMBER: 1
DecelerationCHART NUMBER: 6
Runs RoughCHART NUMBER: 1
MissesCHART NUMBER: 1
Buck/JerkCHART NUMBER: 1
Hesitation/StumbleCHART NUMBER: 1
SurgeCHART NUMBER: 1
BackfiresCHART NUMBER: 7
Lack/Loss of PowerCHART NUMBER: 8
Spark KnockCHART NUMBER: 9

DRIVEABILITY - PERFORMANCE WHILE DRIVING CONCERNS

System/SymptomChart Number
Diesels/Runs OnCHART NUMBER: 5
Poor Fuel EconomyCHART NUMBER: 10
Emissions ComplianceCHART NUMBER: 11
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ConcernCHART NUMBER: 12

ADDITIONAL DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS

System/SymptomChart Number
Warning IndicatorsMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)CHART NUMBER: 12
Transmission Control Indicator Lamp (TCIL)CHART NUMBER: 12
Temperature Warning Indicator Lamp or Gauge (applications with CHT sensor only)CHART NUMBER: 12
Check Fuel Cap Indicator LampCHART NUMBER: 12
Climate ControlLack of A/C cooling, A/C not functioningCHART NUMBER: 21
A/C always on and/or A/C compressor runs continuouslyCHART NUMBER: 21
A/C does not cut off under WOT conditions (Mustang only)CHART NUMBER: 21
InstrumentationTachometer InoperativeCHART NUMBER: 14
Speedometer/odometer InoperativeCHART NUMBER: 14
Boost gauge indicates higher than normal boost (supercharger applications)CHART NUMBER: 14
Fuel Gauge InoperativeCHART NUMBER: 14

ELECTRICAL

System/SymptomChart Number
Oil System ConcernsHigh Oil ConsumptionCHART NUMBER: 15
LeaksCHART NUMBER: 15
Cooling System ConcernsElectric cooling fan(s) does not operate (low, medium, high and/or variable speed)CHART NUMBER: 16
Electric cooling fan always runsCHART NUMBER: 17
Exhaust System ConcernsVisible smokeCHART NUMBER: 18
Odor (sulfur or "rotten egg" smell)CHART NUMBER: 22
Fuel System ConcernsOdor, engine compartmentCHART NUMBER: 19
Engine Noise (under hood)CHART NUMBER: 20

ENGINE

System/SymptomChart Number
Automatic Transmission Shift ConcernsA/T upshift concernCHART NUMBER: 13
A/T downshift concernCHART NUMBER: 13
Engagement concernCHART NUMBER: 13

DRIVELINE