P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Ford S-Max‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The S-Max uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more
P0306 is a fairly common trouble code with the Ford S-Max. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your S-Max. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much … Read more
P0021 is a common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Ford S-Max can have VVT, and is prone to developing this code. P0021 is a generic OBDII code. This means that it has the same definition regardless of the make … Read more
P0010 is a relatively common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Ford S-Max can have VVT and is prone to developing this code. P0010 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your S-Max’s oil as soon as possible. P0010 is a … Read more
P0014 is a relatively common trouble code for vehicles that have Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This includes the Ford S-Max. VVT adjusts the position of the camshaft(s) to maximize the combustion efficiency of the motor. P0014 means that the camshaft position is too far advanced from where it should be in relation to normal operating … Read more
P0175 is a common trouble code that can appear in the Ford S-Max. It’s generic, so it has the same meaning for your car as it would any other automobile. There are MANY issues that can cause P0175 in the S-Max. If there are other codes present, use them to eliminate potential causes and save … Read more
A common trouble code with the Ford S-Max is P0172. This code number references a number given to you when you plug your car into an OBDII scanner. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common. It means the motor is running rich. Ford S-Max … Read more
P0013 is a somewhat frequent OBDII trouble code. It is generic, which means that it has the same meaning for the Ford S-Max, as it would any other vehicle. It only affects vehicles with Variable Valve Timing. Below we’ll outline the major symptoms and causes of P0013, as well as the most common fixes. … Read more
P0341 is a somewhat common OBDII diagnostic code in the Ford S-Max. It means that there is a Range/Performance problem. In layman terms this means that there is a problem with the signal coming from the Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS). OBDII P0341 means that there is a problem with the Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) … Read more
One of the more common engine management trouble codes that can occur in the Ford S-Max is P0340. It’s a generic code, which means it has the same definition for every car or truck made after 1996. P0340 is related to the camshaft position sensor and points to an issue with the wiring harness connected … Read more