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Engine Controls - Symptom Charts (Except Diesel & Hybrid) (Section 3): Diagnosis Ford Explorer V

QT1 CARRY OUT THE PCM QUICK TEST

Note. For vehicles indicating not ready for inspection maintenance (I/M) testing, refer to the Owner's Literature, Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing to complete the system readiness. If an I/M testing system readiness concern is still present, GO to PINPOINT TEST QC .

Note. If the vehicle was brought in with an emission compliance concern, GO to PINPOINT TEST EM .

Note. For applications that use a stand-alone transmission control module (TCM), the PCM does not output TCM related diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Refer to the appropriate Automatic Transaxle/Transmission article, to continue diagnosis.

Note. If unable to access the PCM DTCs, or a scan tool communication concern exists, GO to PINPOINT TEST QA . For additional information on retrieving malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and non-MIL DTCs, refer to QUICK TEST DESCRIPTION for the Continuous Memory Self-Test.

  1. Complete the preliminary checks looking for obvious concerns that may relate to the symptom. Check for the following items: fuses electrical circuits and connectors vacuum lines (leaks, routing) air intake system (leaks, restrictions) fuel quality (octane, contamination, winter/summer blend) cooling system (engine operating at correct temperature)
  2. Access any related On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) or Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) information (if available).
  3. Carry out the PCM self-test to access any DTCs. Record any key on engine off (KOEO), key on engine running (KOER) (if the engine runs) and continuous memory (MIL and non-MIL) DTCs.

Are any DTCs present?

YesNo
GO to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) Charts and Descriptions for direction to repair DTCs after noting the following: DIAGNOSE the DTCs in the following order (begin diagnosis with the first DTC output in that mode and diagnose any circuit related DTCs first). For multiple circuit DTCs that are set as a result of a concern with more than one component, REFER to the appropriate System Wiring Diagrams article, Electronic Engine Controls Cell and identify the common cause such as SIGRTN, VREF, or VPWR. CONTINUE DTC diagnosis by referring to the appropriately identified pinpoint test. Any KOEO self-test DTCs. Any KOER self-test DTCs. Any continuous memory self-test DTCs. Retrieve any available freeze frame data and disregard any identical/related continuous DTCs already repaired.GO to NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART INDEX for direction to the correct symptom chart in NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHARTS . If the symptom is not listed, REFER to the appropriate Service Information article to continue diagnosis.

No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Present Symptom Chart Index

System/SymptomOasis NumberChart Number
Starting ConcernsHard Start/Long Crank/Erratic Start/Erratic Crank602300Chart Number: 2
No crank601300Chart Number: 22
No start (engine cranks)603300Chart Number: 3
Unique Idle ConcernsSlow return to idle617400Chart Number: 4
Rolling idle618400Chart Number: 1
Fast idle619400Chart Number: 5
Low/Slow idle607400Chart Number: 6

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART - DRIVEABILITY

System/SymptomOasis NumberChart Number
Stalls/QuitsIdle/Acceleration/Cruise607x00Chart Number: 1
Deceleration607700Chart Number: 6
Stall after start607000Chart Number: 1
Runs Rough608x00Chart Number: 1
Misses609x00Chart Number: 1
Buck/Jerk610x00Chart Number: 1
Hesitation/Stumble611x00Chart Number: 1
Surge612x00Chart Number: 1
Backfires613x00Chart Number: 7
Lack/Loss of Power614x00Chart Number: 8
Spark Knock615x00Chart Number: 9

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART (DRIVEABILITY - PERFORMANCE DRIVING CONCERNS)

Note. OASIS identifiers (the x means any number (1-9) can be used) xxx4xx equals during idle, xxx5xx equals during acceleration, xxx6xx equals during cruise, xxx7xx equals during deceleration.

System/SymptomOasis NumberChart Number
Diesels/Runs On621000Chart Number: 5
Poor Fuel Economy622000Chart Number: 10
Emissions Compliance623000Chart Number: 11

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART - ADDITIONAL DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS

System/SymptomOasis NumberChart Number
Warning IndicatorsMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL)698298Chart Number: 12
Transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL)698298Chart Number: 12
Power take off (PTO)507000Chart Number: 12
Temperature warning indicator or gauge (for vehicles equipped with a cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor only)206000Chart Number: 12
Check fuel cap indicator206000Chart Number: 12
Powertrain malfunction indicator (wrench)698298Chart Number: 12
InstrumentationTachometer inoperative204000Chart Number: 14
Speedometer/odometer inoperative204000Chart Number: 14
Boost gauge indicates higher than normal boost204000Chart Number: 14
Fuel gauge inoperative204000Chart Number: 14

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART - ELECTRICAL

System/SymptomOasis NumberChart Number
Oil System ConcernsHigh oil consumption401000Chart Number: 15
Leaks401000Chart Number: 15
Cooling System ConcernsElectric cooling fan does not operate (low, high or variable speed)402000Chart Number: 16
Cooling fan clutch does not operate402000Chart Number: 16
Electric cooling fan always runs402000Chart Number: 17
Exhaust System ConcernsVisible smoke403000Chart Number: 18
Odor (sulfur or rotten egg smell)403000Chart Number: 21
Fuel System ConcernsOdor, engine compartment404000Chart Number: 19
Engine Noise (under hood)497000Chart Number: 20

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART - ENGINE

System/SymptomOasis NumberChart Number
Automatic Transmission (A/T) Shift ConcernsUpshift501000Chart Number: 13
Downshift502000Chart Number: 13
Engagement503000Chart Number: 13

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART - DRIVELINE

System/SymptomOasis NumberChart Number
PTO ConcernsNot working correctly507000Chart Number: 12

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT SYMPTOM CHART - POWER TAKE OFF (PTO)