Focus ZX5 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2002)
Camshaft Position Sensor: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P1381/P0011/P1383/P0012
Article No.
03-6-7
03/31/03
DRIVEABILITY - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(MIL) ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLES
CODES (DTCS) P1381/P0011 AND/OR P1383/P0012 -
ROUGH IDLE, REDUCED POWER CONDITION,
AND/OR STALL AT IDLE - FOCUS SVT MODEL ONLY
FORD:
2002-2003 FOCUS
ISSUE
Some SVT Focus vehicles may exhibit the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Diagnostic Troubles codes (DTCs) P1381/P0011
Variable Cam Timing over-advanced (Bank 1) and/or P1383/P0012 Variable Cam Timing over-retarded (Bank 1) stored in memory. The vehicle may
also exhibit a rough idle, reduced power condition, and/or stall at idle. This may be caused by:
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Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) control system stuck
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Intake camshaft CMP trigger wheel mispositioned
or loose
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Engine Cam timing incorrect
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Electrical conditions
ACTION
Refer to the following Service Procedure to verify the Cam Timing, Intake Camshaft CMP Trigger wheel position, and VCT solenoid operation, then
service as necessary.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Verify camshaft timing.
a.
Rotate the crankshaft clockwise so that the second timing mark in rotation on the crankshaft damper is aligned with the raised mark on the
oil pan (Figure 1).
