LESSON 3: POWERTRAIN
Forced Limited RPM Mode
The Forced Limited RPM Mode is the third failure mode.
•
In the Forced Limited RPM Mode, the warning to the driver is:
– Amber wrench or Message Center text ''Engine Failsafe Mode.''
•
The fail-safe action is:
– With or without power to ETB motor, the throttle plate is fixed at an angle of eight degrees.
– With power to the ETB, limited engine speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal.
– Cruise control off.
•
This failure is due to one or more of the following system faults:
– TPPC processor loss of control.
– Two TP sensors out of range.
– Miswired ETB motor and TP sensors.
– Stuck throttle
– ETB motor circuit open
•
Related DTC:
– P2110 - Forced Limited RPM.
3-32
12-AUG-03
2004 Explorer/Mountaineer New Model Technician Training