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P0217: Engine Coolant Over- Temperature Condition

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P0217 - ENGINE COOLANT OVER- TEMPERATURE CONDITION

Description:  Indicates an engine overheat condition was detected by the engine temperature sensor (CHT or ECT depending how the vehicle is equipped). This condition causes the boost from the supercharger to be bypassed to avoid potential engine damage.
Possible Causes: 
  • Engine cooling system concerns.
  • Low engine coolant level.
  • Base engine concerns.
Diagnostic Aids:  Monitor the engine temperature PID (CHT or ECT) for an overheat condition. Typical engine temperature should be close to cooling system thermostat specification.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Mustang 4.6L Cobra GO to PINPOINT TEST DX: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR Step 20. GO to PINPOINT TEST DX: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR Step 20. GO to PINPOINT TEST DX: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR Step 20.
F-150 Heritage 5.4L SC GO to PINPOINT TEST DL: CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR Step 21. GO to PINPOINT TEST DL: CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR Step 21. GO to PINPOINT TEST DL: CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR Step 21.