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P2185 Ford Code - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High

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Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor 2 is a thermistor attached to the radiator. Common causes include Low coolant level, Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Stuck or leaking thermostat. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P2185 Ford indicates Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit High.
Common causes: Common causes include Low coolant level, Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Stuck or leaking thermostat.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 13,107

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Intermediate (2 / 3)

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Code P2185 Ford Description

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor 2 is a thermistor attached to the radiator. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) applies voltage (about 5 V) to the ECT2 signal circuit through a pull up resistor. As the engine coolant temperature cools, ECT sensor 2 resistance increases, and the PCM detects a high signal voltage. As the engine coolant warms, the sensor resistance decreases, and the PCM detects a low ECT2 signal voltage. If the ECT sensor 2 output voltage is less than a set value when the engine coolant temperature is high, the PCM detects a malfunction and a DTC is stored.

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P2185 Ford?

Low coolant level
Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Stuck or leaking thermostat
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P2185 Ford?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P2185 Ford code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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Wilson Dominguez
Date: January 9, 2022 at 5:52 pm

hello got a
p2185 on my ford 6.7 right after replaceing the EGR cooler. to try andfix that code I also replaced the termostat and the coolant temp sensor, still the P2185 keeps coming on even after erasing the code please any help would be great

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OBDIITech
Date: January 10, 2022 at 12:37 am

The most common problem for the P2185 code is the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor but let me check if I can find more specific information about your vehicle. What model and year is your Ford?

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