Ford P0189 Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0189 Ford

Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0189 Ford definition:
The fuel tank temperature sensor is used to detect the fuel temperature inside the fuel tank. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the fuel temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0189 Ford
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0189 Ford
– Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted) – Fuel tank temperature sensor may be faulty

Possible Solutions

Replaced Fuel Temperature Sensor

The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Ford:

2013 Ford Taurus,2013 Ford Mustang,2013 Ford Kuga,2013 Ford Fusion,2012 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Mondeo,2011 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Edge,2010 Ford Mustang,2009 Ford Focus,2008 Ford Fiesta,2008 Ford Escape,2007 Ford Mondeo,2006 Ford Focus,2005 Ford Mustang,2005 Ford Escape,2003 Ford Mustang,2003 Ford Focus,2000 Ford Mustang

 

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