Mercury OBD/OBD2 Codes >> Cougar – Grand Marquis – Mountaineer – Mystique – Sable – Tracer

ModelYearEngine identificationSystem
Cougar 2.0/2.5L1998-01VIN  position 8 = L/3Ford EEC-V
Cougar/XR7 3.8L1996-97VIN  position 8 = 4Ford EEC-V
Cougar/XR7 4.6L1994-97VIN  position 8 =  WFord EEC-V
Grand Marquis 4.6L SOHC1995-99VIN  position 8 =  W/9Ford EEC-V
Mountaineer 4.0/5.0L1997-02VIN  position 8 = E/K/P/XFord EEC-V
Mystique 2.0/2.5L1996-00VIN  position 8 = L/3Ford EEC-V
Sable 3.0L/24V1996-02VIN  position 8 = N/S/U/1/2Ford EEC-V
Tracer 1.8L DOHC1996VIN  position 8 = 8Ford EEC-V
Tracer 1.9/2.0L1996-99VIN  position 8 = J/PFord EEC-V

General information

  • Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate or flash if certain faults are recorded.
  • ECM operates in backup mode if sensors fail , to enable vehicle to be driven to repair shop.

Accessing

• Trouble codes can only be displayed by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC):
o Cougar 1
o Sable/Mountaineer 2
o Grand Marquis 3
o Mystique/Tracer 4

Erasing

• Trouble codes can only be erased by using a Scan Tool connected to the data link connector (DLC).

Trouble code  identification

Scan codeFault locationProbable cause
PO,  P2,  UORefer to OBO-II  trouble code tables–
P1000System  readiness  test not complete–
P1001Self Test–
P1100Mass air flow  (MAF) sensor – circuit  intermittentWiring, MAF sensor
P1101Mass air flow  (MAF) sensor – signal malfunctionWiring, battery, MAF sensor, ECM
P1109Intake air temperature  (IAT) sensor 2 – circuit intermittentWiring,  IAT sensor, ECM
P1112Intake air temperature  (IAT) – circuit intermittentWiring,  IAT sensor, ECM
P1114Intake air temperature  (IAT) sensor 2 – low inputWiring short circuit to ground,  IAT sensor, ECM
P1115Intake air temperature  (IAT)  sensor 2 – high inputWiring,  IAT sensor, ECM
P1116Cylinder head  temperature  (CHT) sensor – out of self-test rangeWiring, cooling system fault, CHT sensor
P1116Engine coolant temperature  (ECT) sensor – signal malfunctionWiring, coolant thermostat, cooling system, ECT sensor, ECM
P1117Cylinder head  temperature (CHT) sensor – out of self-test rangeWiring, cooling system fault, CHT sensor
P1117Engine coolant temperature  (ECT) sensor – circuit  intermittentWiring, ECT sensor, cooling system, ECM
P1120Throttle position  (TP) sensor – signal malfunction,  lowWiring, TP  sensor, ECM
P1121Throttle position  (TP) sensor – inconsistent with mass air flow  (MAF) sensor signalWiring, MAF sensor, TP  sensor, air leak
P1124Throttle position (TP) sensor -signal malfunctionMechanical fault, TP sensor, ECM
P1125Throttle position (TP) sensor -circuit intermittentWiring, TP sensor
P1127Self test not completed -heated oxygen sensor(H02S), not testedEngine not running long enough prior to self-test
P1128Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1/bank 2 -interchangedWiring, connectors swapped
P1129Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1/bank 2 -interchangedWiring, connectors swapped
P1130Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 -fueltrim (FT), at limitWiring, intake/fuel system, H02S, EGR system, oil level, camshaft timing, cylinder compression, ECM
P1131Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 -not switching, fuel trim (FT) weak mixtureWiring, intake/fuel system, H02S, EGR system, oil level, camshaft timing, cylinder compression,ECM
P1132Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 1 -notswitching, fuel trim (FT) rich mixtureWiring, intake/fuel system, H02S, EGR system, oil level, camshaft timing, cylinder compression,ECM
P1137Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 -not switching, fuel trim (FT) weak mixtureWiring, exhaust system leaking, H02S
P1138Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 1 -notswitching, fuel trim (FT) rich mixtureWiring, exhaust system leaking, H02S
P1150Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 -fuel trim (FT), at limitWiring, intake/fuel system, H02S, EGR system, oil level, camshaft timing, cylinder compression, ECM
P1151Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 -notswitching, fuel trim (FT) weak mixtureWiring, intake/fuel system, H02S, EGR system, oil level, camshaft timing, cylinder compression, ECM
P1152Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 1, bank 2 -notswitching, fuel trim (FT) rich mixtureWiring, intake/fuel system, H02S, EGR system, oil level, camshaft timing, cylinder compression, ECM
P1157Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2 -notswitching, fuel trim (FT) weak mixtureWiring, exhaust system leaking, H02S
P1158Heated oxygen sensor (H02S) 2, bank 2 -notswitching, fuel trim (FT) rich mixtureWiring, exhaust system leaking, H02S
P1168Fuel rail pressure sensor -signal lowWiring, fuel level, low fuel pressure, fuel rail pressure sensor
P1169Fuel rail pressure sensor -signal highWiring, high fuel pressure, fuel rail pressure sensor
P1180Fuel delivery system -pressure lowFuel filter blocked, fuel supply blocked
P1181Fuel delivery system -pressure highFuel pressure regulator
P1183Engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor -circuit malfunctionWiring, EOT sensor, ECM
P1184Engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor -out of self-test rangeWiring, EOT sensor, ECM
P1220Throttle control system (traction control) malfunctionWiring, throttle position motor, mechanical fault, TP sensor, ECM
P1224Throttle position (TP) sensor (traction control), voltage out of rangeWiring, mechanical fault, TP sensor
P1229Supercharger (SC) intercooler pumpWiring, SC intercooler pump, SC intercooler pump relay, ECM
P1230Fuel pump/variable load control module- circuit intermittent .Wiring
P1231Fuel pump -circuit malfunctionWiring, fuel pump relay
P1232Low speed fuel pump -malfunctionWiring, low speed fuel pump relay, ECM
P1233Fuel system -malfunctionWiring, IFS switch, fuel pump, fuel pump control module, ECM
P1234Fuel system -malfunctionWiring, IFS switch, fuel pump, fuel pump control module, ECM
P1235Fuel pump control -signal malfunctionWiring, fuel pump, fuel pump control module, ECM
P1236Fuel pump control -signal malfunctionWiring, fuel pump, fuel pump control module, ECM
P1237Fuel pump -circuit malfunctionWiring, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, fuel pump control module
P1238Fuel pump -circuit malfunctionWiring, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, fuel pump control module
P1244Alternator -low inputWiring, alternator, drive belt, ECM
P1245Alternator -high inputWiring, alternator, ECM
P1246AlternatorWiring, alternator, drive belt, ECM
P1260Theft detected -vehicle immobilized–
P1270Maximum engine RPM or vehicle speed limit reachedEngine over revved in neutral, wheel slippage
P1285Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor overheat conditionWiring, cooling system fault, CHT sensor
P1288Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor out of self-test rangeWiring, cooling system fault, CHT sensor
P1289Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor high inputWiring, cooling system fault, CHT sensor
P1290Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor -low inputWiring, cooling system fault, CHT sensor
P1299Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor over temperature conditionWiring, cooling system fault, CHT sensor
P1309Misfire monitor disabledCMP sensor, CKP sensor, ECT sensor, MAF sensor, ECM
P1351Ignition system diagnostic monitor -input circuit malfunctionWiring, ECM
P1352Ignition coil 1, primary -circuit malfunctionWiring, spark plug(s), ignition coil, ICM
P1353Ignition coil 2, primary -circuit malfunctionWiring, spark plug(s), ignition coil, ICM
P1354Ignition coil 3, primary -circuit malfunctionWiring, spark plug(s), ignition coil, ICM
P1355Ignition coil 4, primary -circuit malfunctionWiring, spark plug(s), ignition coil, ICM
P1358Ignition system diagnostic monitor -out of self-test rangeWiring, ignition coil, ECM
P1359Ignition system -spark output (SPOUT) signal -circuit malfunctionWiring, ECM
P1364Ignition coil, primary -circuit malfunctionWiring, spark plug(s), ignition coil, ICM
P1380Camshaft position (CMP) actuator -circuit malfunctionWiring, CMP actuator, ECM
P1381Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, bank 1 timing over advancedWiring, timing belt/chain, CMP actuator, low oil pressure
P1383Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, bank 1 timing over retardedWiring, timing belt/chain, CMP actuator
P1390Octane adjustmentOctane adjustment connector, ECM
P1400 DExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve position sensor low inputWiring, EGR solenoid, EGR valve position sensor, ECM
P1400 aExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pressure sensor circuit malfunction, low inputWiring, EGR pressure sensor, ECM
P1401 DExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve position sensor high inputWiring, EGR solenoid, EGR valve position sensor,ECM
P1401 aExhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pressure sensor circuit malfunction, high inputWiring, EGR pressure sensor, ECM
P1403Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pressure sensorPressure hoses reversed
P1405Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system upstream hose off or pluggedEGR hoses
P1406Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system -downstream hose off or blockedEGR hoses
P1407Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoidWiring, hose leak/blockage, EGR solenoid, EGR valve position sensor, ECM
P1408Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system out of self-test rangeWiring, EGR hoses, EGR valve, EGR solenoid,ECM
P1409Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) solenoid -circuit malfunctionWiring, EGR solenoid, ECM
P1411Secondary air injection (AIR) system malfunctionAIR hoses, AIR pump, AIR solenoid
P1413Secondary air injection monitor circuit -low inputWiring, AIR solenoid, AIR pump, ECM
P1414Secondary air injection monitor circuit -high inputWiring, AIR solenoid, ECM
P1442Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -small leak detectedHose connection(s), intake leak, EVAP canister,EVAP canister purge valve
P1443Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -malfunctionWiring, EVAP system hoses, EVAP canister,EVAP canister purge valve
P1444Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -low inputWiring, EVAP pressure sensor, ECM
P1445Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -high inputWiring, EVAP pressure sensor, ECM
P1450Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent control -circuit malfunctionWiring, EVAP system hoses, EVAP canister purge valve, fuel filler cap blocked
P1451Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purgevalve -circuit malfunctionWiring, EVAP canister purge valve, ECM
P1452Evaporative emission (EVAP) system -unable to bleed fuel tank vacuumWiring, EVAP system hoses, EVAP canister purge valve, fuel filler cap blocked
P1455Evaporative emission (EVAP) system malfunctionFuel filler cap blocked, EVAP system hoses
P1460Wide open throttle (WOT) relay, Ale circuit malfunctionWiring, WOT relay, ECM
P1461Ale refrigerant pressure sensor -high voltageWiring, AlC refrigerant pressure sensor, ECM
P1462AlC refrigerant pressure sensor -low voltageWiring, AlC refrigerant pressure sensor, ECM
P1463AlC refrigerant pressure sensor -insufficientpressure changeWiring, AlC system -mechanical fault, AlC refrigerant pressure sensor, AlC compressor clutch
P1464Ale demand outWiring, AlC ON -during self-test, WOT relay (AlC cut-out), ECM
P1469Frequent Ale compressor clutch cyclingWiring, AlC system -mechanical fault
P1473Engine coolant blower motor -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, engine coolant blower motor, variable load control module
P1474Engine coolant blower motor (low speed) control circuit malfunctionWiring, engine coolant blower motor relay, ECM
P1477Engine coolant blower motor (medium speed) control circuit malfunctionWiring, engine coolant blower motor relay, ECM
P1479Engine coolant blower motor (high speed) control circuit malfunctionWiring, engine coolant blower motor relay, ECM
P1480Engine coolant blo'(/er motor (low speed) -with low speed fan ONWiring, engine coolant blower motor relay
P1481Engine coolant blower motor (low speed) -with high speed fan ONWiring, engine coolant blower motor relay
P1483Engine coolant blower motor -intermittent faultWiring, engine coolant blower motor, variable load control module
P1484Variable load control module -malfunctionWiring open circuit, variable load control module
P1500Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -circuit intermittentWiring, VSS, ECM
P1501Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -out of self-test rangeElectro-magnetic interference
P1502Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) -intermittent signalWiring, VSS/ABS wheel speed sensors
P1504Idle air control (lAC) valve -circuit malfunctionWiring, lAC valve, intake system leaking, ECM
P1505Idle air control (lAC) system -air trim, at limitIntake system leaking, air filter blocked, throttle body, lAC valve
P1506Idle air control (lAC) valve -over-speed errorWiring, lAC valve, vacuum leaks, ECM
P1507Idle air control (lAC) valve -under-speed errorWiring, lAC valve, hose blocked, ECM
P1512Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) module -malfunction, stuck closed –Mechanical fault
P1513Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) module -malfunction, stuck closed –Mechanical fault
P1516Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) module -input error (bank 1)Wiring, mechanical fault
P1517Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) module -input error (bank 2)Wiring, mechanical fault
P1518Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) module -malfunction, stuck openWiring, IMRC actuator, ECM
P1519Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) module -malfunction, stuck closedWiring, IMRC actuator, ECM
P1520Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) module -circuit malfunctionMechanical fault, vacuum hoses, IMRC actuator, ECM
P1530AlC compressor clutch -circuit malfunctionWiring open circuit/short circuit to positive, AlC compressor clutch, variable load control module
P1537Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) module -malfunction, stuck closedWiring, mechanical fault, ECM
P1538Intake manifold runner control (IMRC) module -malfunction, stuck closedWiring, mechanical fault, ECM
P1539AlC compressor clutch -circuit malfunctionWiring, AlC compressor clutch, variable load control module
P1549Intake manifold air control system malfunctionWiring, intake manifold air control solenoid, ECM
P1550Power steering pressure (PSP) sensormalfunctionWiring, PSP sensor, ECM
P1565Cruise control systemWiring, CPP switch, BPP switch, cruise control module, cruise control master switch, VSS
P1566Cruise control systemWiring, CPP switch, BPP switch, cruise control module, cruise control master switch, VSS
P1567Cruise control systemWiring, CPP switch, BPP switch, cruise control module, cruise control master switch, VSS
P1568Cruise control systemWiring, CPP switch, BPP switch, cruise control module, cruise control master switch, VSS
P1572 I1JBrake pedal’position (BPP) switch -out of self-test rangeWiring, lights control module, BPP switch, ECM
P1605‘Keep alive’ memory test failureWiring, battery terminal corrosion, loose battery connection, ECM
P1625Variable load control module, power supply to engine coolant blower motor -circuit malfunctionWiring, variable load control module
P1626Variable load control module, power supply to AlC system -circuit malfunctionWiring, variable load control module
P1633‘Keep alive’ power supply -voltage too lowWiring, ECM
P1635Tire/axle ratio out of rangeIncorrect tire size, incorrect axle ratio, incorrect vehicle 10 configuration
P1636Engine control module (ECM) -internal faultECM
P1640Diagnostic trouble codes storedP-codes stored in another control module
P1641Fuel pump -circuit malfunctionWiring, fuel pump relay, fuel pump, ECM
P1650Power steering pressure (PSP) switch -malfunctionWiring, P5P switch, steering wheel turned during self-test, ECM
P1651Power steering pressure (PSP) switch -inputWiring, vehicle towed with engine running, P5P switch, OTC not erased, ECM
P1700Transmission system -malfunctionTransmission
P1701Transmission system -reverse engagement errorTransmission
P1702Transmission range (TR) sensor -circuit intermittentWiring, TR sensor
P1703Brake pedal position (BPP) switch -out of self-test rangeWiring, brake pedal depressed during self-test, rear electronic module/lights control module, BPP switch, ECM
P1704Transmission range (TR) sensor -malfunctionWiring, TR sensor
P1705Park/neutral position (PNP) switch/clutch pedal position (CPP) switchWiring, PNP switch, CPP switch, ECM
P1709Park/neutral position (PNP) switch/clutch pedal position (CPP) switch -out of self-test rangeWiring, PNP switch/CPP switch, ECM
P1710Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor mid range failureWiring, TFT sensor
P1711Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor out of self-test rangeWiring, TFT sensor, fluid level, ECM
P1713Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor lowrange failureWiring, TFT sensor
P1714Shift solenoid (SS) A -inductive malfunctionWiring, 55, ECMITCM
P1715Shift solenoid (SS) B -inductive malfunctionWiring, 55, ECMITCM
P1716Shift solenoid (SS) C -inductive malfunctionWiring, 55, ECMITCM
P1717Shift solenoid (SS) D -inductive malfunctionWiring, 55, ECMITCM
P1718Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor high range failureWiring, TFT sensor
P1719Overdrive speed sensor -circuit malfunctionWiring, overdrive speed sensor, TCM
P1728Torque converter clutch (TCC) -slip faultTCC
P17294x4L switch -malfunctionWiring, four wheel drive shift control module, ECM
P1740Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid -circuitmalfunctionWiring, TCC solenoid, ECMfTCM
P1741Torque converter clutch (TCC) -control errorWiring, TCC, TCM
P1742Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoidWiring, TCC solenoid
P1743Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoidWiring, TCC solenoid
P1744Torque converter clutch (TCC) -malfunctionWiring, TCC, TCM
P1745Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) solenoid circuitmalfunctionWiring, TFP solenoid, TCM, ECM
P1746Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) solenoid -circuitmalfunctionWiring, TFP solenoid, TCM, ECM
P1747Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) solenoid -circuit malfunctionWiring short circuit, TFP solenoid, TCM
P1749Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) solenoid -malfunctionWiring, TFP solenoid, TCM
P1751Shift solenoid (SS) A -performanceWiring, 55
P1754Coas’t clutch solenoid -circuit malfunctionWiring, coast clutch solenoid
P1756Shift solenoid (SS) B -performanceWiring, 55
P1760Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) solenoid shortcircuitWiring, TFP solenoid, TCM
P1761Shift solenoid (SS) C -performanceWiring, 55
P1762Overdrive band failed/offTransmission
P1767Torque converter clutch (TCC) -circuit malfunctionWiring, TCC, TCM
P1780Overdrive selection switchWiring, transmission control switch, ECM
P17814x4L switch -out of self-test rangeWiring, four wheel drive shift control module, 4x4L switch, ECM
P1783Transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensoroverheating conditionWiring, TFT sensor, TCM, ECM
P1784Transmission, reverselfirst gear mechanical faultTransmission
P1785Transmission, first/second gear -mechanical faultTransmission
P1786Gear selection, 3-2 -downshift malfunctionWiring, TR sensor, shift solenoids, transmission mechanical fault
P1787Gear selection, 2-1 -downshift malfunctionWiring, TR sensor, shift solenoids, transmission mechanical fault
P1788Transmission shift control valve, 3-2 downshift!coastdown downshift -open circuitWiring, transmission shift control valve, TCM
P1789Transmission shift control valve, 3-2 downshift! coastdown downshift -short circuitWiring, transmission shift control valve, TCM
P1900Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor -circuit intermittentWiring, poor connection, OSS sensor, ECMfTCM
P1901Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor -circuit intermittentWiring, poor connection, TSS sensor, ECMfTCM
U1020CAN data bus, NC NC compressor clutch invalid or missing dataWiring, NC trouble code(s) stored
U1021CAN data bus, NC communication errorWiring, AlC trouble code(s) stored, ECM
U1039CAN data bus, antilock brake system (ASS) vehicle speed invalid or missing dataWiring, ABS trouble code(s) stored
U1041CAN data bus, anti lock brake system(ASS)vehicle speed invalid or missing dataWiring, ASS trouble code(s) stored
U1051CAN data bus, engine control module (ECM) brake signal invalid or missing dataWiring, BPP switch, bulb(s)
U1073CAN data bus, cooling system -communication errorWiring, variable load control module, ECM (alternative fuel) -if fitted, ECM
U1089CAN data bus, active suspension -invalid or .missing dataWiring, active suspension trouble code(s) stored
U1098CAN data bus, antilock brake system (ASS) vehicle speed invalid or missing dataWiring, ABS trouble code(s) stored
U1130CAN data bus, fuel pump -communication errorWiring, instrument panel, ECM
U1131CAN data bus, fuel pump -communication errorWiring, instrument panel, ECM
U1135CAN data bus, engine control module (ECM)ignition switch invalid or missing dataWiring
U1147CAN data bus, alarmWiring, alarm system trouble code(s) stored
U1243CAN data bus, NC invalid or missing dataWiring, AlC system trouble code(s) stored
U1256CAN data bus -communication errorWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other control modules
U1262CAN data bus -communication errorWiring, trouble code(s) stored in other control modules
U1341CAN data bus, NC vehicle speed invalid or missing dataWiring, AlC trouble code(s) stored
U1451CAN data bus, alarmWiring, alarm system trouble code(s) stored
U2195CAN data bus, lights control module -invalid or missing dataWiring, lights control module trouble code(s) stored
U2243CAN data bus, NCWiring, AlC system trouble code(s) stored