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P0332 Ford Code - Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Bank 2

Quick Answer

The knock sensor is attached to the cylinder block. Common causes include Faulty knock sensor, Knock sensor circuit poor electrical connection, Knock sensor harness is open or shorted. Severity is Moderate - service should be scheduled soon. The vehicle may still be drivable for short trips if it runs normally, but avoid hard driving and repair it soon.

What it means: P0332 Ford indicates Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Bank 2.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty knock sensor, Knock sensor circuit poor electrical connection, Knock sensor harness is open or shorted.
Severity: Moderate - service should be scheduled soon.
Can I drive?: The vehicle may still be drivable for short trips if it runs normally, but avoid hard driving and repair it soon.

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Code Popularity 14,308

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Moderate (Service soon) (2 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Intermediate (2 / 3)

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Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on Jun 14, 2020

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Code P0332 Ford Description

The knock sensor is attached to the cylinder block. It senses engine knocking using a piezoelectric element. A knocking vibration from the cylinder block is sensed as vibrational pressure. This pressure is converted into a voltage signal and sent to the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0332 Ford?

Faulty knock sensor
Knock sensor circuit poor electrical connection
Knock sensor harness is open or shorted
Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

How to Fix the DTC P0332 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 does this mean?

Code Tech Notes

The P0332 code means that the Knock Sensor is not working properly. Problems with the knock sensor will not cause an engine performance problems. Replacing the knock sensor usually takes care of the problem.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P0332 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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Robert Zahorchak
Date: February 23, 2019 at 12:02 pm

Where is the knock sensor location on 2016 Expedition

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OBDIITech
Date: February 24, 2019 at 6:34 pm

The sensors are on top of the engine block, you have to remove the intake plenum to access the sensor. Here is the only image I got, I hope that helps.

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