Recreating the Fault
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2010 Mercury Milan, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Recreating the fault is the first step in isolating the cause of the intermittent symptom. A thorough investigation should start with the customer information worksheet located in the back of the book. If freeze frame data is available, it may help in recreating the conditions at the time of a malfunction indicator lamp diagnostic trouble code (MIL DTC). Listed below are some of the conditions for recreating the fault:
CONDITIONS TO RECREATE FAULT
CONDITIONS TO RECREATE FAULT
| Engine Type Conditions | Non-Engine Type Conditions |
|---|---|
| Engine Temperature | Ambient Temperature |
| Engine RPM | Moisture Conditions |
| Engine Load Engine idle/accel/deceleration |
Road Conditions (smooth-bumpy) |