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P0173

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

Reference meaning

What does this code mean?

The wording below belongs to the named make and communication. Match the complete code, reporting module, model year and engine before applying it.

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

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Manufacturer communications

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Original wording in English

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SSM 48573 ↗

FORD

Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0172, P0173, P0174 and/or P0175. This may be due to incorrect flex fuel learning, which is often caused by customer refueling habits or a stuck open evaporative emissions pur…

24726 ↗

UNKNOWN

OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTION ISSUE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND THE DRIVER MAY ALSO NOTICE MORE ROUGH RUNNING OF THE ENGINE. P0172/P0173/P0175 MAY BE EXHIBITED. LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. *TT

0565 ↗

LINCOLN

NO START, ROUGH IDLE, OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P0173, P2195, P2197, P0420, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306. *TT

070735 ↗

MERCEDES-BENZ

AIR MASS SENSOR REPLACEMENT DUE TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND CODES P2004, P0170 AND P0173. *TT *MJ

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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MakeModelModel year
FordF-150 ↗2020
FordF-150 ↗2019
FordF-150 ↗2018
LincolnLS ↗2005
LincolnLS ↗2004
LincolnLS ↗2003
Mercedes-Benz129 ↗Year unknown
Mercedes-Benz163 ↗Year unknown

Code meaning and manufacturer information

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

Fuel Trim Malfunction (Bank 2)

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.