Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The PCM compares the BARO sensor and the MAP sensor reading at idle. When the difference between the BARO sensor and MAP sensor is greater than a specified value, an increment counter advances until a DTC is set.