Ford Focus P0505: Idle Air Control System- Malfunction

P0505 is an OBDII code that deals with the idle air control system in the Ford Focus.  It’s a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Focus as it would any other vehicle (Focus or not). P0505:  Idle Air Control System:  Malfunction When P0505 is triggered, it is typically caused … Read more

Ford Focus P0158: Oxygen Sensor High Voltage (Bank 2 -Sensor 2)

  P0158 is an OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Ford Focus. The code is triggered when: The voltage at the O2 sensor remains above threshold for 20 seconds or more Voltage to the sensor is to high (wiring problem, think short) Bad O2 sensor itself There are also some less likely problems … Read more

Ford Focus P0139: O2 Sensor Slow Response (Bank 1 -Sensor 2)

P0139 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Ford Focus. The code is triggered when there is an issue with the response time from the oxygen (O2) sensor when switching voltage levels. The Oxygen sensors are responsible for helping the ECM meter oxygen levels in the exhaust, and helping to … Read more

Ford Focus P0140: O2 Sensor → No Activity Detected B1S2

P0140 is a generic OBDII trouble code. It has the same meaning for any vehicle with OBDII, including the Ford Focus. It means that the PCM/ECM is not detecting any activity from the sensor.  It doesn’t mean that the O2 sensor isn’t getting power, but that the voltage isn’t changing, which is the “no activity”. … Read more

Ford Focus P0134: O2 Sensor → No Activity Detected B1S1

P0134 is a relatively common OBDII trouble code. It’s generic, which means that it has the same meaning for any vehicle with OBDII. It means that the PCM/ECM is not detecting any activity from the sensor.   P0134 Definition P0134: O2 Sensor → No Activity Detected →Bank 1 Sensor 1 The Focus’s computer uses the … Read more

Ford Focus P0403:EGR→ Circuit Malfunction

P0403 is a very common trouble code. It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Ford Focus as it would any other vehicle. It affects the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation System and technically means: P0403: EGR→ Circuit Malfunction A circuit malfunction implies that there is a wiring problem … Read more