P0401 2009 FORD FUSION Code - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected
Repair Importance Level: 2/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 2/3
|P0401 2009 FORD FUSION code possible causes
- EGR passage clogged
- Faulty EGR Vacuum Modulator Valve
- Faulty EGR Valve
- Faulty EGR solenoid valve
- EGR solenoid valve harness is open or shorted
- EGR solenoid valve circuit poor electrical connection
- Dead (Weak) battery
- Faulty EGR temperature sensor and circuit
- Exhaust gas leaks
|How is the P0401 2009 FORD FUSION code repair?
Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.
|P0401 2009 FORD FUSION code tech notes
EGR flow malfunction could be caused by a clogged EGR valve or EGR tube. Before replacing any parts try cleaning the EGR valve, tube and passages. If the tubes are clean you may have to replace the EGR Pressure sensor to fix the problem.
|What is the cost to diagnose the P0401 2009 FORD FUSION code
Labor: 1.0
The cost to diagnose the P0401 2009 FORD FUSION code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
|When is the P0401 2009 FORD FUSION code detected?
Low EGR flow control is detected
|What are P0401 2009 FORD FUSION code possible symptoms?
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Possible engine hesitation
|What is P0401 2009 FORD FUSION code meaning?
The
EGR system is monitored during steady state driving conditions while the
EGR is commanded on. The test fails when the signal from the differential pressure feedback
EGR sensor indicates that
EGR flow is less than the desired minimum.