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Chart 1

NOTE: For some vehicle applications, the engine may stall if left running while refueling. Advise the customer to turn the engine off while refueling to avoid contamination or damage to the evaporative emission (EVAP) system.
SYSTEM/COMPONENT REFERENCE (Pinpoint Test unless noted)
Check the following parameter identifiers (PIDs):
  • LONGFT1 or LONGFT2 (value between -20 and +20%)
  • VPWR (value between 10.5 and 17.0 volts, and within 0.5 volt of battery voltage)
LONGFT1 or LONGFT2 value low (-): 
Continue diagnosis. Concentrate checks in areas that would cause the engine to run rich.
LONGFT1 or LONGFT2 value high (+): 
Continue diagnosis. Concentrate checks in areas that would cause the engine to run lean.
VPWR not between 10.5 and 17.0 volts: 
REFER to the service information , Charging System, Diagnosis and Testing to continue diagnosis.
VPWR between 10.5 and 17.0 volts, but not within 0.5 volt of battery voltage: 
CHECK the B+ voltage to the powertrain control module (PCM) power relay. CHECK the VPWR circuit between the PCM and the PCM power relay. CHECK the PWR GND circuits.
Fuel Injection System For vehicles that run rough at idle check the INJx_F PIDs (the x indicates the injector number) with the ignition ON, engine running. There is 1 INJx_F PID for each engine cylinder. All INJx_F PIDs must indicate NO FAULT. The INJx_F PIDs indicate a fault (an injector circuit concern is indicated).
For Edge 2.0L, Edge 2.7L, Escape/Kuga 1.6L, Escape/Kuga 2.0L, Expedition, Explorer 2.0L, Explorer 3.5L GTDI, F-150 2.7L, F-150 3.5L GTDI, Fiesta 1.0L, Fiesta 1.6L GTDI, Flex 3.5L GTDI, Focus, Fusion 1.5L, Fusion 1.6L, Fusion 2.0L, MKC, MKS 3.5L, MKT 2.0L, MKT 3.5L, MKZ 2.0L, Mustang 2.3L, Navigator, Taurus 2.0L, Taurus 3.5L GTDI, Transit 3.5L and Transit Connect 1.6L, GO to Pinpoint Test DI .
For all others, GO to Pinpoint Test KG .
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor GO to Pinpoint Test DC .
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor GO to Pinpoint Test DM .
Secondary Ignition System For Fiesta 1.6L TIVCT, GO to Pinpoint Test JC .
For all others, GO to Pinpoint Test JB .
Fuel Delivery System GO to Pinpoint Test HC .
Exhaust System GO to Pinpoint Test HF .
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System GO to Pinpoint Test HG .
EVAP System GO to Pinpoint Test HX .
Charging System REFER to the service information , Charging System, Diagnosis and Testing to continue diagnosis.
Universal Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) GO to Pinpoint Test DZ .
Automatic Transmission REFER to the service information , Automatic Transmission, Diagnosis By Symptom to continue diagnosis.
Base Engine REFER to the service information , Engine System, Diagnosis and Testing to continue diagnosis.
Intake Air System GO to Pinpoint Test HU .
Auto Start Stop System GO to Pinpoint Test AA .
Additional Testing GO to Pinpoint Test Z .
Additional Checks:
  • Some vehicles have a TQ_CNTRL PID available. Check this PID to determine if the PCM is reducing torque. The TQ_CNTRL PID may indicate which component or system, if any, is requesting a torque reduction.
  • Correct PCM vehicle identification (VID) block information. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) to carry out the Making Changes to the VID Block procedure.
  • Be aware of engine RPM and speed limiting functions of the PCM (look for incorrect high vehicle speed signal from ABS or VSS).
  • Drivelines
  • Manual transmission or clutch
  • Charging system
  • Traction control system (if equipped)
  • A/C system (for surge with A/C on)
  • Cruise control system (for surge with cruise control on)
REFER to the applicable service information.
Brake Over Accelerator CHECK for simultaneous brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation inadvertently activating the brake over accelerator feature. CHECK the BRKOVR_ACTION, BRKOVRD_POSS, and DIST_BRKOVRD PIDs for recent simultaneous brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation. ADVISE the customer that simultaneous brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation by the vehicle operator activates the brake over accelerator feature.
REFER to POWERTRAIN CONTROL SOFTWARE for additional information.