2001 Ford Mustang 3.8L with engine code P1285

Question

I'm pulling a P1285 code, cylinder head overtemp condition. I'm also failing individual tests: 2A , 2B, 45, and 56. Would these failed individual tests relate to a bad sensor, open/shorted harness, a poor connection, or an overheated engine? During a drive cycle for IM readiness, the scanner said 177-198 degree ECT, so I'm not seeing an overheated engine. I just bought the car, it's past due for emission testing. So far, I've found the wrong spark plugs had been installed, a bad FDPM, a bad purge canister valve, and a leak at the fuel tank fill neck gasket. I appreciate any advice on this matter and can you tell me where the cylinder head sensor is located? Thx! Rick Rawlins

Answer 1

 Try to replace the sensor first

Answer 2

To: G37driver,

  Thanks so much for your quick response,answer, and tech sheet. I'll try this right away!  

Best Regards,

Rick Rawlins