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What do these engine codes mean?

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Old 05-10-2005, 11:41 AM
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Default What do these engine codes mean?

I have been having trouble with my mustang making pinging noises. I went to Autozone and the decoded service engine light spit out the codes P0401 and P0402. I have also been getting horrible gas milage. It is a 2002 mustang with the V6 engine. Any suggestions?
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Old 05-10-2005, 12:34 PM
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Need a new DPFE sensor.

DO NOT let Autozone talk you into buying a new EGR valve, I hear about this crap all the time. Replace the sensor.
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Old 05-10-2005, 01:46 PM
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Is this a pretty common problem on mustangs? I took a look and it looks like a new sensor runs about 80 bucks. Is there a way to test this theory out before I spend the money?


The DPFE sensor is probally just clogged with carbon right? Is there a way to clean this out?
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Old 05-10-2005, 03:39 PM
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does the DPFE sensor go by a seperate name? I can find one at autozone but not at Orielly. Are these pretty common parts or do you have to go through the dealer?
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Old 05-10-2005, 09:00 PM
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You wont find them at Autozone or what the other place is either. P0401 is very common on FORDS being the DPFE sensor... BUT you also have a Po402 code also. I would go to a FORD dealership and check to see if they will warranty it for you. DPFE's went so often FORD published a RECALL on them. So check it out.... i can check it for you if you dont wanna go there. Just give me youre VIN.
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