Ford Explorer P0358: Coil Pack “H” Malfunctioning – Diagnosis

P0358 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “H” (it’s the eighth cylinder). Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Ford Explorer has thrown P0358, it may be accompanied by P0308 (this code indicates that the eighth cylinder is misfiring).  Addressing P0358 should take … Read more

Ford Explorer P0357: Coil Pack “G” Malfunctioning – Diagnosis

P0357 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “G” (it’s the seventh cylinder). Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Ford Explorer has thrown P0357, it may be accompanied by P0307 (this code indicates a misfire in cylinder seven).  Addressing P0357 should take care … Read more

Ford Explorer P0715: Symptoms, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0715 is a generic, and somewhat rare OBDII trouble code.  If your Ford Explorer has P0715, it indicates there is a communication error with the sensor that measures transmission input speed.  Common Causes: A bad transmission speed sensor, shift solenoid, wiring issues, and even low/no transmission fluid can all cause P0715. P0715 Definition: Input/Turbine Speed … Read more

Ford Explorer P0688: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0688 is a relatively rare OBD2 trouble code. It’s a generic code, meaning that it has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.  This includes the Ford Explorer. The most common causes of P0688 are a bad PCM power relay or a wiring issue between the PCM and … Read more

Ford Explorer P0685: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0685 is a somewhat rare OBDII trouble code. It’s a general code, so it has the same meaning for the Ford Explorer as any other vehicle. It indicates that the circuit that provides power to the PCM is not functioning properly.  Most of the time, P0685 will cause your Explorer not to start, which leaves … Read more

Ford Explorer P0661: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0661 is a relatively rare OBD2 trouble code.  It indicates that the electrical reading coming from your Ford Explorer’s intake manifold tuning valve control circuit (on the bank 1 side) is below its specified operating range. While P0661 is a generic code, so it has the same definition for all vehicles. P0661 Definition: Intake Manifold … Read more

Ford Explorer P0660: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0660 is a somewhat common OBDII code.  It’s generic, so it has the same meaning for the Ford Explorer as it would any other vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.   This code indicates that there is an issue with the bank 1 side of the intake manifold valve tuning control circuit. Common … Read more

Ford Explorer P0627: Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0627 is a somewhat rare and generic OBD2 trouble code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Ford Explorer as it would any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up. In the Explorer, P0627 is most commonly caused by a wiring issue, bad fuel pump, or defective CAN bus.  P0627 … Read more

Ford Explorer P0621: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0621 is a generic OBD2 code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Ford Explorer as it would any other vehicle. However, it can be challenging to diagnose due to the necessity of removing the instrument cluster. OBD2 P0621 indicates an issue with the circuit that controls the generator lamp, which is … Read more

Ford Explorer P0622:  Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0622 is a somewhat rare OBD2 trouble code.  It’s a general code, meaning it has the same definition for the Ford Explorer as it would any other vehicle.  This code indicates the generator field coil control circuit is malfunctioning.  It can be a challenge to diagnose. P0622 Meaning:  Generator Field F Control Circuit Malfunction “Generator … Read more