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P1139 Ford - Water In Fuel Indicator Circuit Malfunction

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Ford. All interpretations of P1139

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1139 means

P1139
Water In Fuel Indicator Circuit Malfunction Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Water In Fuel Indicator circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • bulb open circuit
  • instrument panel
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1139

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

139

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1139

What does P1139 mean?

Water In Fuel Indicator Circuit Malfunction. The control module detected improper operation of the Water In Fuel Indicator circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1139 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1139 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1139 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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