The control module detected that the Cylinder Head temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.
Possible causes
- Wiring
- cooling system fault
- CHT sensor
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Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Ford. All interpretations of P1285
The control module detected that the Cylinder Head temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Cylinder Head Over Temperature Condition. The control module detected that the Cylinder Head temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.
P1285 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford. The same number can mean something different on other brands.
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