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P007B Ford Code - Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1

Quick Answer

This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set when the Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) Sensor value does not correlate with the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor value or the Intake Air Temperature 2 (IAT2) Sensor value at ignition ON after a calibrated soak period (typically 6 to 8 hours). Common causes include Faulty Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) Sensor, Contaminated or blocked CACT Sensor, Slow responding CACT Sensor. 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
P007B Ford indicates Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1.
Common causes
Common causes include Faulty Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) Sensor, Contaminated or blocked CACT Sensor, Slow responding CACT Sensor.
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 38,160
How popular is this code, among other codes? Low
Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on Sep 11, 2023
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Code P007B Ford Description

This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set when the Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) Sensor value does not correlate with the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor value or the Intake Air Temperature 2 (IAT2) Sensor value at ignition ON after a calibrated soak period (typically 6 to 8 hours). If the IAT2 Sensor is not present, the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor value or the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor value is used for the rationality test. This DTC also sets if the CACT sensor value exceeds the maximum calibrated temperature threshold while driving.
OBDII Code P007B Ford - Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 - AutoCodes.com
P007B Ford Code - Charge Air Cooler Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P007B Ford?

  • Faulty Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) Sensor
  • Contaminated or blocked CACT Sensor
  • Slow responding CACT Sensor

How to Fix the DTC P007B 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.

Code Tech Notes

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P007B 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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