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P0118

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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What does this code mean?

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A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.

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Manufacturer communications

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TSB 21-2168 ↗

FORD

Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature warning with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0128, P0217, P0330, P1026, and/or P1299. This condition may be caused by an intermittent d…

SSM 49407 ↗

FORD, LINCOLN

Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.3L/3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature warning with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0128, P0217, P0330, P1026, P1299, and/or P130D. This may be due to the engine c…

SSM 49004 ↗

FORD, LINCOLN

Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature warning with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0128, P0217, P0330, P1026, P1299, and/or P130D. This may be due to the engine coolan…

SSM 48991 ↗

FORD, LINCOLN

Some 2015-2020 F150/Edge/Fusion, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, and 2017-2020 Continental vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature warning with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0128, P0217, P0330…

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MakeModelModel year
CadillacCTS ↗2010
CadillacDEVILLE ↗2005
CadillacDEVILLE ↗2004
CadillacSEVILLE ↗2004
DodgeJOURNEY ↗2011
FordEDGE ↗2020
FordEDGE ↗2019
FordEDGE ↗2018

Code meaning and manufacturer information

Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.

Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.