2013 Ford Territory (SZ) — Repair Solution

2.7L 276DT 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · In Limp Mode · Engine

Ford Territory (SZ) In Limp Mode Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Territory (SZ)
Year: 2013
Engine: 2.7L 276DT 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 193,000
Area: Engine
Category: In Limp Mode

Customer Complaint

The vehicle intermittently enters limp-home mode, displaying the check engine and DSC lights.

Problem Summary

The customer reported that the vehicle first went into limp-home mode in January. After clearing the fault, the issue returned weeks later. Each time, the vehicle would enter limp mode with the engine and DSC lights on, but no codes were stored in the engine ECU or ABS module. The only code recorded was U2197 – Invalid Data for Vehicle Speed in the HIM module. Limp mode could sometimes be cleared with a key cycle, though multiple attempts were often required.

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Quick Facts

CodeFORSZ13153
Vehicle2013 Ford Territory (SZ)
Engine2.7L 276DT 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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