Ford Explorer — OBD2 codes & common problems
Look up any check-engine / OBD2 code for the Ford Explorer and get a diagnosis tuned to its known failure patterns, TSBs, and NHTSA recalls. Pick your model year on any code page below.
Mid-size SUV 43 NHTSA recalls on record 2,694 owner complaints
See the full Ford Explorer recalls & common problems breakdown — most-reported systems and recalls by model year.
Ford Explorer engines by model year
- 2012: 2.0L 4-cylinder and 3.5L 6-cylinder
- 2017: 2.3L 4-cylinder and 3.5L 6-cylinder
- 2022: 2.3L 4-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder and 3.3L 6-cylinder
Engine data: EPA fueleconomy.gov. Lineups change year to year — check your own vehicle before ordering parts.
Diagnostic codes for the Ford Explorer
- P0011 — Intake Cam Over-Advanced (Bank 1, VVT)
- P0012 — Intake Cam Over-Retarded (Bank 1, VVT)
- P0013 — Exhaust Cam Actuator Circuit Fault (Bank 1)
- P0014 — Exhaust Cam Over-Advanced (Bank 1, VVT)
- P0015 — Exhaust Cam Over-Retarded (Bank 1, VVT)
- P0016 — Crank/Cam Correlation Fault (Bank 1 Intake)
- P0017 — Crank/Cam Correlation (Bank 1 Exhaust)
- P0019 — Crank/Cam Correlation (Bank 2 Exhaust)
- P0024 — Exhaust Cam Over-Advanced (Bank 2, VVT)
- P0101 — MAF Sensor Range / Performance
- P0102 — MAF Sensor Low Input
- P0113 — Intake Air Temperature High Input
- P0118 — Coolant Temp Sensor High Input
- P0121 — Throttle Position Sensor Range / Performance
- P0125 — Coolant Too Cold for Closed-Loop Fuel Control
- P0128 — Engine Not Reaching Operating Temperature
- P0131 — O2 Sensor Low Voltage (Bank 1 Upstream)
- P0133 — O2 Sensor Slow Response (Bank 1 Upstream)
- P0135 — O2 Sensor Heater Circuit (Bank 1 Upstream)
- P0136 — Post-Cat O2 Sensor Circuit Fault (Bank 1)
- P0137 — Post-Cat O2 Sensor Low Voltage (Bank 1 Downstream)
- P0138 — Post-Cat O2 Sensor High Voltage (Bank 1 Downstream)
- P0140 — Post-Cat O2 Sensor No Activity (Bank 1 Downstream)
- P0141 — Post-Cat O2 Heater Circuit (Bank 1 Downstream)
- P0156 — Post-Cat O2 Sensor Circuit Fault (Bank 2)
- P0157 — Post-Cat O2 Sensor Low Voltage (Bank 2 Downstream)
- P0171 — Fuel System Too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0172 — Fuel System Too Rich (Bank 1)
- P0174 — Fuel System Too Lean (Bank 2)
- P0300 — Random or Multiple Cylinder Misfire
- P0301 — Cylinder 1 Misfire
- P0325 — Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Fault
- P0335 — Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Fault
- P0340 — Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Fault
- P0341 — Camshaft Position Sensor Range / Performance
- P0342 — Cam Position Sensor Low Input (Bank 1)
- P0343 — Cam Position Sensor High Input (Bank 1)
- P0345 — Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit (Bank 2)
- P0401 — EGR Flow Insufficient
- P0411 — Secondary Air Injection Insufficient Flow
- P0420 — Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold
- P0430 — Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
- P0440 — EVAP System Malfunction (Generic)
- P0441 — EVAP Incorrect Purge Flow
- P0442 — EVAP Small Leak Detected
- P0443 — EVAP Purge Valve Circuit Fault
- P0446 — EVAP Vent Control Circuit Fault
- P0455 — EVAP Large or Gross Leak Detected
- P0456 — EVAP Very Small Leak Detected
- P0496 — EVAP High Purge Flow / Stuck-Open Purge Valve
- P0497 — EVAP Low Purge Flow
- P0500 — Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction
- P0507 — Idle Higher Than Expected
- P0521 — Oil Pressure Sensor Range / Performance
- P0606 — PCM Internal Processor Fault
- P0700 — Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0720 — Transmission Output Speed Sensor Malfunction
- P0740 — Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Fault
- P0741 — Torque Converter Clutch Stuck Off
- P0743 — Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical Fault
- P0750 — Shift Solenoid A Malfunction
- P0846 — Trans Fluid Pressure Sensor B Range / Performance
- P2096 — Post-Cat Trim Lean (Bank 1)
- P2187 — System Too Lean at Idle (Bank 1)
- P2270 — Post-Cat O2 Stuck Lean (Bank 1 Downstream)
Diagnose by model year
Jump to popular codes for the model year that matches your Explorer:
- 2012 Ford Explorer: P0420, P0300, P0171, P0455, P0700
- 2017 Ford Explorer: P0420, P0300, P0171, P0455, P0700
- 2022 Ford Explorer: P0420, P0300, P0171, P0455, P0700
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