Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0471 Ford
Exhaust Pressure Sensor Range/Performance
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0471 Ford definition:
The exhaust back pressure (EBP) sensor is a variable capacitance sensor that, when supplied with a 5-volt reference signal from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), produces a linear analog voltage signal that indicates pressure. The EBP sensor’s primary function is to measure exhaust back pressure so that the PCM can control the exhaust back pressure regulator (EPR) when needed.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0471 Ford
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0471 Ford
– Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: An EBP signal that is detected out of range (high or low) by the PCM will cause the engine to ignore the EBP signal and disable exhaust back pressure operation.
Possible Solutions
Replacing the exhaust back pressure usually takes care of the problem
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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