MIL ON - DTC P1744 Set, No Driveability Concerns Present
Article No.
01-24-2
12/10/01
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DRIVEABILITY - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP(MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE (DTC) P1744 WITH NO DRIVEABILITY
CONCERNS PRESENT - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH
2.0L ZETEC AND F4E-F AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION PRODUCED BEFORE 9/4/2001
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ELECTRICAL - LAMP - MALFUNCTION INDICATORLAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1744 WITH NO
DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT - VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC AND F4E-F
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRODUCED BEFORE
9/4/2001
FORD:
2001-2002 ESCORT
ISSUE
On some vehicles built prior to 9/4/2001 equipped with the 2.0L Zetec engine and F4E-F Automatic Transmission, diagnosis may be difficult with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1744 stored in continuous memory with no driveability concerns present. This may be caused by the calibration of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
ACTION
Follow normal diagnostic procedures and verify the condition. If the "no driveability condition" is valid, reprogram the PCM to latest calibration level. Refer to the PCM Calibration Information Chart.
Obtain an Authorized Modifications Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 504000, 698298
