Ford Ranger Common Fault Codes Causing Limp Mode

In this video I cover the following Common Fault codes P0299, P00BD, P2598, P2599, P0401, P042F, P0113
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[@brucemitch928]

Excellent video mate, great content. I’ve had my ranger for 7yrs with 120.000 miles, she’s starting to throw up a few of the problem you’ve covered, I’ve saved a fortune by following your advice. Many thanks from sunny Scotland 👍

[@timjohnun4297]

My PX1 Ranger went into limp mode, stuck in 3rd gear, engine and TC lights on. Removed the stepper motor on top of the EGR and freed the valve up by working it with a screwdriver. Reassembled, out of limp mode straight away and a day later the CEL has gone out. Thumbs up

[@Therongunner]

Today, 12/01/24 I replaced the actuator in my 2015 FR. The error code was P0048 - Turbocharger Boost Control A Circuit High. I had to get it second hand as no one locally sells aftermarket. Thank you for you videos, I have really learned a lot. My car now pulls as if it was brand new. From Windhoek, Namibia

[@marklamberton541]

Better than the scanner you have is a elm327 cable that supports forscan, and forscan windows programme. You have 100% full access to all controls. Can do dpf static regen, reset all learned values. Data log all sensors, turn certain features on and off that higher models normally only have. It's great. Thr software is free but the cable I bought was about $140. It works with all fords and a fair few other brands

[@letsgotouringaustralia6680]

Thank you, I very much appreciate you taking the time to pass on your knowledge and experience. I'm on my 2nd BT50 now and always looking for more info on likely causes of failure as I occasionally travel into remote areas. Would you consider doing a recommended spares, tools and modifications list for remote area travel for Ranger/BT50 given your accumulated knowledge? Cheers, Tim.

[@abdautomotive]

yeh i will do one in the near future

[@Timfo68]

@@abdautomotive That would be great , looking forward to it.

[@tjppunzalan4460]

This is video is very informative and true. It helps a lot of ranger px/t6 owners. Thank you for the inputs😊

[@motorcyclemagician5705]

Another cause of the BD air flow code is if you fit a snorkel or change the air intake and don’t reset the MAF learned values. Learned that one the hard way

[@jeepchickenlegz]

How do you reset the MAF values , ? Thanks

[@motorcyclemagician5705]

@@jeepchickenlegz use FORScan software connected to OBDC port

[@jeepchickenlegz]

@@motorcyclemagician5705 nice one , cheers for replying

[@johnnychamp6371]

Truly appreciate it. Life saver!!!

[@rogerzeller8596]

As always, very informative. Cheers mate.

[@dgoodskaiarahi3694]

thank you

[@peterday9054]

GOD bless you brother .

[@sudarmantodarmadji8896]

thanks, for share your experience service of ford ranger

[@joshthomas9673]

Watching through all your videos trying to find my issue lol, same Ute as yours, in limp mode but not throwing any codes besides glow plugs

[@abdautomotive]

what are you using to scan codes?

[@4498Tim]

what is with P2563, also the Turbo Control?

[@bobbymartin8042]

Great video buddy...

[@ecmmechaicsuk9535]

Great content bud

[@phuketmusicscene9008]

My Ranger firstly threw the display lamp for transmission error… orange gear symbol with exclamation mark… it would disappear every time I turned the engine off and would return after a while maybe 45 mins driving… then I got the check engine light but it didn’t go into limp mode ? Any suggestions welcome

[@Antelope223]

Hey mate, great vids - any thoughts one what might be causing U0401 and P0047 on 2018 Ranger. Going into limp mode randomly but appears to drive fine otherwise... Problem does seem to be happening more often and in clusters. Cheers mate

[@MichaelLamsen-j6w]

Do you have videos having problems with wrench light on? My car went limp mode and i cant start my car. I changed the batteries but it doesnt change a thing. I started my car then it crank for 1 sec and shuts. But if i start it while pushing down the gas pedal, it crank for 3 to 4 secs and shut off. What seems to be the problem? And how to fix it?

[@Adlay99]

I have a p2229 code is that bad a p0642 cluster light up my Christmas is that bad trucks fully im limp stuck on side of road 😢

[@abdautomotive]

hmm never come across that code

[@richardwallace3894]

Awesome

[@leothegreat9386]

Mint vid mate. I have a ‘15 bt50 250k had the similar issues with the egr being stuck closed. I cleaned it up got it working mint. Put in back together. Turned it on and the engine light still shows. Scanned it and it shows P0403 “ EGR control circuit “ what causes this and how can I fix this issue? Tia.

[@omnipresent1215]

Any ideas on this matter? About every 6 hours of driving shortly after accelerating from a stop... no fuel for about 1-3 seconds. Fuel always seems to kick back in but wondering if could get worse. Note: Changed out oil, oil & fuel filters recently. Bit better but problem not completely gone. 2017/3.2. ~105,000 ks. Thanks in advance...

[@peterday9054]

Have a 2011 px1 , 345,000 kms , has lost all drive and all dash lights are on tract cont, engine light . No warning = was working fine yesterday . Any ideas ?

[@SanguineHarp]

Hi, at the start of the video you mentioned the under boost fault code PO299 - but there was no further mention of that code that I heard as you went along. This code is coming up on my Ranger and the mechanic is stumped - and is at the point of just sending the turbo away to be replaced. Is there anything else to check do you think, prior to replacing the turbo? A smoke test has ruled out any splitting of the intercooler piping. Thank you in advance for any suggestions you might have.

[@shannonharris2438]

Have a p0722 code throwing my car into limp mode sometimes and I clear the code and my traction light comes on until I restart my car It’s a 2014 3.2 litre XL AUTO transmission speed sensor Car drives fine other then when the traction light pops up, is my transmission due for a rebuild or is it maybe a faulty sensor, let me know your thoughts thank you

[@garybuckly1613]

Thanks mate for the video. If after finding out the problem was the egr valve, what next to do to fix the egr valve?

[@abdautomotive]

buy one off ebay, easy to replace

[@alastairprout8502]

These are great videos to help sort many common problems that you can sort yourself and save some$$ < i dont suppose you know of a program that will work on Mitsubishi triton ?

[@joelmaharaj2693]

Hi mate what cause the egr to have a high voltage ( 4.35)

[@mrpoopypants9586]

Nicely done mate. Thanks for taking the effort. I've got a PX2 and it had an intermittent egr problem making it miss badly under acceleration under load. Bit of a nuisance, turned out to be the egrt sender unit in the exhaust manifold. (DTC's) P040C/P040D and/or P041C/P041D. Apparently pretty commmon and Ford have updated the part, no. CC1Z12B591E, about $70 and a 3 minute job. Been looking for a little scanner to save taking the laptop everywhere. Will order the one you linked, thanks. Cheers PP

[@samueltine7933]

Any thoughts on the 2017 2.2 Ford ranger in terms of reliability??

[@tjsnyman9793]

Good Day AA, I have no codes and no lights pop up... When I drive it goes into limp mode no boost. When I park it for a while and go start it again everything is back to normal what could that be.... No codes with obd tool scratching my head with this one.

[@abdautomotive]

as mentioned in the video you'll need to scan with forscan.

[@siyabongamhlongo3446]

my 2019 ford ranger is cutting power soon as rev count reaches 2

[@siyabongamhlongo3446]

what could be the problem

[@thev9327]

Hy mate.. Can i ask something..? What about P2562 and P2563 error.. What will caused this error and do you have any idea maybe how to fix it.. I already change my electronic actuator(non original aftermarket parts) .. And even replaced my turbo (both of this solution was suggested by ford specialist) .. I even replace the intercooler piping and the intercooler itself.. But it still showing the error.. The problem occur when im staying on high rpm for a long time on level road, but the error will be much easier to come out when climbing a steep hill.. The car will enter the limp mode after this error come out.. I have to turn off the engine and turn back again, then the error will gone and i can drive normally after that.. I try to search any topic discussing this type of error online, but i cant find it... Im clueless right now as i having this error for 2 years now... Cant find the part that causing this type of error..

[@abdautomotive]

if you've replaced all those parts already and it's not helped, i would replace the map/boost sensor on the top of the intake, theres a chance it could be faulty.

[@thev9327]

@@abdautomotive thanks for your advice mate..really appreciate it.. I take your advice and already change that map sensor, but didnt have chance to test the car yet.. Will update here after i tested it..

[@importsrf9136]

@@thev9327 Conseguiu resolver o problema ?

[@geraldinecoq80]

HI I HAVE A 2012 FORD RANGER 2.2 I HAVE A SIMILARY ISSUE AFTER ONE OF MY ROSE GOT CUT BUT NOW IM GETTING A P2564 CODE I TRIED CHANGING THE TBCPS sensor NO FIX DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTION PLZ THANK YOU

[@abdautomotive]

rose got cut? , p2564 , how is the intercooler & pipes?

[@jbr832]

Great!!!

[@victorleonardo8432]

Thank u for all the great info, maybe u can assist me with the current problem that I am having on my 2015 ranger. Only when its cold and only sometimes, anti skid light comes on the the gearbox gets stuck in whatever gear its in. then I switch it off and on again and the problem goes away for weeks and then sometimes more regularly. unfortunately I don't have the code. have u ever come across something like that?

[@abdautomotive]

yeh preety common, it's going into limp mode, i have a few videos & methods on how to scan the computer for a fault code , i would advise watching those videos.

[@robertcrosby3055]

Have you checked tyre pressure

[@lovepreetsinghhanjra1997]

👍👍👍

[@Powertripbiglittle]

hey mate mine goes into limp mode the spanner comes up when it's doing a dpf burn and only load up the engine, no codes and goes away when I turn off the car im thinking it's the egt sensor

[@abdautomotive]

it should be logging a code if it's going into limp mode, are you scanning with forscan?

[@Powertripbiglittle]

@Abandoned Automotive im using scan gauge 2 ...

[@allanlockerbie4142]

Ford ranger 2007 scrap jumping out 5 gear and egr light come on and off only done 78 000 miles. Scrap

[@ryanmullings6573]

Hey mate, What about a P006A code on a PX2 Ranger. Cheers

[@Zhetto]

Have you found out what the issue was, that codes just come up on my PX2 Ranger

[@ryanmullings6573]

@@ZhettoI’m not sure on the alarm itself but replacing the intercooler hose on the cold side fixed the problem and cleared the fault automatically. $99 for the hose and 5 minutes to install.

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[@Josh-oc3lf]

I wanna ask you if turbo cleaning is really needed? Like dismantling it and cleaning off the carbon from the exhaust side?

[@abdautomotive]

nah i wouldn't worry about it

[@OluwasijibomiMuyiwaBolan-ht1ub]

Hi AA, pls I need your advice as it concerns my truck 2.2L ford ranger 2015. It wouldn't start. I've two fault codes: p2122 and p0341. I've replaced intake camshaft sensor still no start. I've done a continuity test between it harness, they seem very intact. Your advice would be greatly appreciated thank. From Nigeria Africa

[@abdautomotive]

p2122 is a throttle/pedal position sensor, i've never heard of this problem before, but you could try changing the accelerator pedal

[@OluwasijibomiMuyiwaBolan-ht1ub]

@@abdautomotive I actually thought throttle pedal issue would only prevents acceleration and not starting. Well, I don't know if it's because it's a diesel powered engine. I also notice that once the P0341 comes up, the P2122 would accompany it. I've replaced this camshaft though but my truck still wouldn't start. Kindly accept my gratitude for your help whenever I asked for it.

[@OluwasijibomiMuyiwaBolan-ht1ub]

AA thank you once again. I just confirmed that all the 4 injectors are spraying very well. Does it mean that without the right values from intake camshaft, injectors could still spray? Waiting for your response please.

[@abdautomotive]

@@OluwasijibomiMuyiwaBolan-ht1ub if all the injectors are spraying & you have replaced the cam sensor & still no start, it sounds like your motor has lost timing due potentially to a failed chain tensioner , i would remove the injector pump inspection cover & see if you can feel if the chain has tension on it.

[@OluwasijibomiMuyiwaBolan-ht1ub]

@@abdautomotive thank you very much for your response. I've taken out, in fact the entire timing chain cover, just to be sure my timing isn't compromised but it's found intact. I will finish coupling today and try to crank again and if it doesn't start, we might need to conduct deliverance on the vehicle 🤣. This vehicle met all the conditions that's required to start a diesel engine. Unfortunately, I don't have any other known good vehicle of its kind that I could substitute for a parts. I will surely keep you posted after coupling, thank a bunch.

[@stewblack2276]

Hey mate nice video will this scanner work on a 2014 xtr 3.2 L Mazda bt50 same set up as I believe as the ranger cheers

[@abdautomotive]

yes it will

[@stewblack2276]

@@abdautomotive thankyou 👍

[@stewblack2276]

@@abdautomotive thank you 👍

[@jessehill1421]

Have you ever seen a P0546 code exhaust gas temp sensor?

[@abdautomotive]

never

[@jessehill1421]

@@abdautomotive it turned out to be the top dfp sensor had fallen out causing the dpf and pressure reading to go out of wack.

[@abdautomotive]

@@jessehill1421 that explains it, mine is pre dpf model

[@rockyronz]

Hey mate. I've had the powertrain light come on and when I scanned it. It kept saying Fuel Temp Sensor. Any idea how I can fix this?

[@abdautomotive]

whats the actual code?

[@rockyronz]

@@abdautomotive it's saying Fuel Temperature Sensor. So what do I do now? Your advice would be appreciated.

[@abdautomotive]

@@rockyronz there are 9 different codes relating to the fuel temp sensor , starting at P0180 through to P0189, so as not to lead you in the wrong direction, i would need to know which one of these it is.

[@rockyronz]

@@abdautomotive hey mate. My scanner not showing anything further. It's just showing that but the fuel gauge isn't showing the accurate fuel level. It's plays up. Going up and down. Maybe that should help out a little to point me to the right direction.

[@taramcwhinney1702]

Ever had the u0001 code?

[@abdautomotive]

never

[@yeahmate6729]

I did I was checking the fuses and one of them said not in use so I took it out and that code popped up when I scanned, not sure what it's for.

[@dannomite123]

Just got a PX1 ranger with 250K recently. Been fine for the first month. Went to check fluid levels and found the coolant level low. Took 2L to top up to correct level. Next morning on the way to work after getting off the motorway it was into limp mode after some heavyish acceleration. Powertrain fault light flashed once and went out but stayed in limp mode. Pulled over, switched engine off and on and it was fine until I tried to accelerate hard again and went back into limp mode with brief flash of powertrain fault light. Happened again the next day. Won't do it if I take it easy. Coolant has gone back to low level and appears to stay there. Scanned the ecu and there are no fault codes. Any ideas?

[@abdautomotive]

sounds like intercooler, i have a video on this, would advise to watch.

[@dannomite123]

@@abdautomotive Thanks for replying. I watched the intercooler video but I'm unsure as to how this would affect the coolant level as the intercooler only passes air through it?

[@abdautomotive]

@@dannomite123 so does the coolant keep dropping?

[@dannomite123]

@@abdautomotive no. It just sits about 2cms below the Min mark on the reservoir

[@abdautomotive]

​@@dannomite123 does not sound like u have a coolant loss issue then, top it up to max & see what it does, as for the fault under load, to me this sounds like an intercooler or intercooler hose is cracked, very common issue, easy fix

[@ramonramon5570]

Hey is it possible you could share your contacts , I appreciate what you do.

[@MrDwaine]

What model Ranger?? For example is it a for an Australia 2010 Ranger PK XLT Turbo 3L WEAT Diesel 4cyl engine 4door 4x4 trayback ute. Your vids motors look nothing like above

[@fourKeeps2020]

Hey bud. I have the same modle. It drives great except when you are under heavy acceleration. Eg overtaking or pulling up a hill it throws the limp mode and i get the cog light that dissapears. No code no engine light. I quickly switch the key off to on and its back to noraml opperating untill i need the power next and it happens again. No other symptoms. No heat issues no excess fuel. Water and oil are still seperate gearbox changes smooth no diif noises.

[@abdautomotive]

scan with forscan , it will log the code

[@dannyyalim8400]

I have a similar issue, nothing on forscan. I have a feeling its the wiring on running over the timing cover

[@mitchellmarshall7515]

@@dannyyalim8400 I have this issue on my 2012 bt 50. Did you work out what the cause was. I have had the cam and crank sensors replaced

[@dannyyalim8400]

@@mitchellmarshall7515 i had the gearbox serviced and lead frame replaced. Hasnt done it in the last month and abit. Hoping it doesnt come back.

[@marcusbarnes5929]

My PX3 ranger has just begun to play up when trying to start when at operating temps. It cranks over like normal but wont start.leaving me stranded for 20 to 30 mins. If i leave it for 20 to 30 mins and try again its starts and runs like normal..so weird. 33k on the odometer. What could be the problem?

[@danielzan8355]

I have a 2022 3.2 ranger (in brazil we do not have the 2.0 biturbo), not a single problem so far but man, all I can find is problems related especially to egr cooler failing or turbo exploding engines being rebuilt with less than 150.000km or ford straight replacing them. Have you rebuilt your engine?

[@sagevalaau5627]

Hey mate have you heard of P0672:00-2E Cylinder 2 Glow Plug Circuit / Open causing the car to go into limp? When I get too 2000rpm it goes into limp and that code comes up on the scanner cheers

[@rayfagan1202]

Gday mate, i have the p0405 circuit A low voltage 2016 px2 i replaced the whole valve and is still throwing the code. A mate plugged in his scan tool and says no voltage to the EGR valve at all do you know which of the wires to test for the A circuit. Cheers for the videos

[@abdautomotive]

preety unusual , i would have thought EGR valve

[@emilygiezen8440]

Hey mate, need some help.... Just replace camshaft sensor and cleared the code but it immediately comes back.... I have tried a PCM reset throw disconnecting the negative on battery and connecting a jumper between the pos and neg but the code comes back. Ford want to charge me $400 to reset it. Do i have any other options.....i have also tried a se ond sensor thinking the first may have been faulty

[@abdautomotive]

it should clear, you might have another fault

[@mickfromaustralia1762]

@@abdautomotiveis this the 2.2 in the video ?

[@chris-lenacahill621]

Thanks for the advertisement on your code reader/scan tool but I’m more interested in solving the limp mode problem.

[@abdautomotive]

thats what the video covers

[@hannesvanzijl3509]

My traction control light is also coming on with the powertrain warning light will it be a faulty turbo actuator or boost pipe? Don't see any cracks on the boost pipe

[@abdautomotive]

would need a code, could be a number of things

[@gazzbossvandenbos4785]

Hey mate quick question will the actuator from a 2.2 work on the same model 3.2 ?

[@abdautomotive]

different part number as the 3.2 runs a different turbo, altho the parts looks identical not sure if it will work.

[@WHaro-rv2yx]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO!

[@panzerichi3837]

Can limp mode make no compression in multiple cylinders? I know it can mess with timing but 4 cylinders out of 6😅please help

[@abdautomotive]

no, sounds like your injector seats need replacing

[@panzerichi3837]

@@abdautomotive naw have fuel pressure ,no leak down either

[@abdautomotive]

@@panzerichi3837 , not about fuel pressure, your injectors fire direct into the cylinder , if the seats are leaking gases it will cause blow by and loss of compression.

[@gxcoupe7044]

Hi can u maybe assist. My 3.2 ranger gets Los of power on a hill or towing a small trailer. No lights on the cluster gages comes on it shows nothing. But if u drive slow for a while it pulls only a few seconds then no power 🙏

[@abdautomotive]

i would start with an intake manifold clean

[@gxcoupe7044]

Hi thanks I'd clean it very nicely its strange normal drive it's fine as soon as u put the voot down it only pulls for a few seconds then no power and if u keep the pedel down it starts chacking 🤔 no codes on display

[@01eddielawson]

When my Intercooler pipe cracked, I got no codes/lights just very low power. I'd check your hose/pipe from intercooler to throttle.

[@tjsnyman9793]

I have the same issue now, no codes if it cools down for a bit then the boost is back.

[@r1cpac]

G’day mate. My traction control and powertrain icons came up today on the way out of the city and was limping. Shut it down for a while. Turned it back on and it disappeared but I turned around to be safe. Weird that I smelled something perhaps some lining stuff but I’m no expert. Worth to note the EGR cooler was just replaced and had no warnings before it was released to me on Friday afternoon. Under 98K kms on the clock, 2.2L T6 RWD only. Any ideas ? Will mos def bring it back in next week. But this is the 2nd time in like 6mos.

[@abdautomotive]

would need to read the stored codes on the computer

[@r1cpac]

@@abdautomotive ok got it, will get someone to check the codes and come back here, hopefully tomorrow Monday. Enjoy what's left of your weekend, mate!

[@r1cpac]

@@abdautomotive P2291:00-28 Injector Control Pressure Too Low - Engine Cranking ; seems to be an issue with the fuel filter housing when they troubleshot it yesterday as it shows movement when engine is on (not sure how they saw/measured it) but they put a relatively new FF housing and will test it to isolate further.

[@abdautomotive]

@@r1cpac thats an unusual one , can't say i've come across that before

[@nhaheiw]

How do you know if you boost sensor is falty

[@abdautomotive]

will come up in a scan

[@graniterobotrobot5891]

Please help me, I have a 2015 3.2 ranger. I getting oil I'm the cooling system but no water in the oil. What's the fix for something like this. Where do I start with diagnostics.

[@abdautomotive]

sounds like your oil cooler has failed, it's part of the oil filter housing where the oil filter sits.

[@Timfo68]

Are you sure its engine oil? If you have an auto trans there is also a heat exchanger on the side of the trans much like the oil cooler where trans fluid and coolant could mix if it is damaged. You could check your trans fluid for coolant contamination. (Doesn't apply to manual trans).

[@graniterobotrobot5891]

@@Timfo68 thanks but no I have a manual.

[@graniterobotrobot5891]

@@abdautomotive Thanks, I will take a look, hopefully this will be it.

[@graniterobotrobot5891]

@@abdautomotive I had a poke around, but don't really see anything, is there a way to test this? Your help I much appreciated.

[@A.Ymoney75]

Man ur great

[@sucheendrankuttan71]

Sir timing chain video pls

[@abdautomotive]

you shouldn't need to touch it till 500kms