Inspection and Verification - Engine Performance

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition.

Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following table.

VISUAL INSPECTION TABLE

Mechanical
Engine coolant leaks Engine oil leaks Fuel leaks Damaged or severely worn parts Loose mounting bolts, studs and nuts

If the inspection reveals obvious concerns that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.

NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.

If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).

NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.

If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the scan tool.
If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article to diagnose no response from the PCM.
Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record continuous memory DTCs.
Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the Battery Control Module - High Voltage Traction Battery (BCM-HVTB) and PCM.
If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the Battery Control Module - High Voltage Traction Battery (BCM-HVTB) DTC Table, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article. For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM TABLE - ENGINE PERFORMANCE .