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DTC P0128: Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)

DTC P0128: COOLANT THERMOSTAT (COOLANT TEMPERATURE BELOW THERMOSTAT REGULATING TEMPERATURE)

Description:  Indicates the thermostat monitor has not achieved the required engine operating temperature within a specified amount of time after starting the engine.
Possible Causes: 
  • Insufficient warm up time
  • Low engine coolant level
  • Leaking or stuck open thermostat
  • Damaged engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
  • Damaged cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Refer to THERMOSTAT MONITOR for system information.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Edge 2.0L, Escape 2.0L, Explorer 2.0L, Fiesta, Focus, Fusion 1.6L, Fusion 2.0L, MKT 2.0L, MKZ 2.0L, Taurus 2.0L GO to PINPOINT TEST DX .
All others GO to PINPOINT TEST DL .