Coolant Pump “B” Control Circuit Low
Ford · engine
Data confidence94%
Ford documents P261A:11 (circuit short to ground) for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as coolant pump “b” control circuit low. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Recommended checks
Perform a full module scan
Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
Inspect relevant wiring and connectors
Check power supplies and grounds
Compare commanded and measured values
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Applies toFord gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P261A:12
Coolant Pump “B” Control Circuit High
Ford · engine
Data confidence94%
Ford documents P261A:12 (circuit short to battery) for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as coolant pump “b” control circuit high. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Recommended checks
Perform a full module scan
Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
Inspect relevant wiring and connectors
Check power supplies and grounds
Compare commanded and measured values
Check applicable OEM service information
Applies toFord gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P261A:13
Coolant Pump “B” Control Circuit/Open
Ford · engine
Data confidence94%
Ford documents P261A:13 (circuit open) for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as coolant pump “b” control circuit/open. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Recommended checks
Perform a full module scan
Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
Inspect relevant wiring and connectors
Check power supplies and grounds
Compare commanded and measured values
Check applicable OEM service information
Applies toFord gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P261A:1C
Coolant Pump “A” Control Supply Voltage Out of Range
Ford · engine
Data confidence94%
Ford documents P261A:1C for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as coolant pump “a” control supply voltage out of range. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Recommended checks
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Applies toFord gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P261A:71
Coolant Pump “A” Control Actuator Stuck
Ford · engine
Data confidence94%
Ford documents P261A:71 for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as coolant pump “a” control actuator stuck. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Recommended checks
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Applies toFord gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P261A:92
1 – Coolant Pump “B” Control Performance/Stuck Off
Ford · engine
Data confidence94%
Ford documents P261A:92 for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as 1 – coolant pump “b” control performance/stuck off. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Recommended checks
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Applies toFord gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P261A:98
Coolant Pump “A” Control System Over Temperature
Ford · engine
Data confidence94%
Ford documents P261A:98 for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as coolant pump “a” control system over temperature. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Recommended checks
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Applies toFord gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P261A:B1
Coolant Pump “A” Control Overspeed/Dry Run
Ford · engine
Data confidence94%
Ford documents P261A:B1 for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as coolant pump “a” control overspeed/dry run. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Recommended checks
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Applies toFord gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P261A:B2
Coolant Pump “A” Control Under-speed "B" is defined as High Temp Loop Aux Pump - Component Cooling #1"
Ford · engine
Data confidence94%
Ford documents P261A:B2 for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as coolant pump “a” control under-speed "b" is defined as high temp loop aux pump - component cooling #1". This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Recommended checks
Perform a full module scan
Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
Compare commanded and measured values
Check applicable OEM service information
Applies toFord gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
2
Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.
61A
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P261A
What does P261A mean?
Diagnostic Trouble Code (9 variants). Ford documents P261A:11 (circuit short to ground) for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as coolant pump “b” control circuit low. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.
Is P261A generic or manufacturer-specific?
P261A exists both as a generic OBD-II code (same meaning on every make) and with 1 manufacturer-specific interpretation(s): Ford. Always read it in the context of your vehicle.
Can TuningBot remove P261A 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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