Service Engine soon warning: "The powertrain control system has detected an internal fault in a control module"

[CurtisB]

Hi all, Anyone get this lovely notification in their Fordpass app:

"The powertrain control system has detected an internal fault in a control module"

Notification is telling me to take it to the dealer asap.

Great.

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[Clarkdonbran]

Might be the heat exchanger. I had the entire exhaust system replaced because of it, but I think there is an easier fix now.

 

[Montana]

Yes it's a common thing.

It's a sensor that has a miscommunication and needs updated/replaced. It should be covered under warranty as I believe it's a recalled item across Escapes/Mavericks/Broncos.

My Escape had it, they updated the module and it never came back. Usually only happens when it's cold.

What I would do to bypass it was let it run for a bit, put it in drive, edge forward. Shut off, restart and the error should clear. Sometimes it takes a short drive.

 

[CurtisB]

Montana, I really appreciate your response! I want to avoid the dealer at all costs. It has been unusually cold here in SoCal so it doesn't suprise me. Also, the notification is dated for Dec 24 which was a cold day as well. Funny I am getting the notification today. I will give your suggestion a shot. ANYTHING to keep me from the dealer. This is a new car darn it!!

 

[CurtisB]

And of course, I will take it in this week............at a time that is convenient for me!

 

[Montana]

And of course, I will take it in this week............at a time that is convenient for me!

The notifications on these are usually slow.

Yep sounds good and should be a simple fix! But I'm like you, avoid at all costs. They always find a way to try and charge for a "free" inspection or some crazy nonsense lol. j/k, but it is time wasted.

 

[CurtisB]

2005 Toyota Yaris- 200,000 miles and counting, no issues
2006-Toyota Scion XB- 168,000 miles-sold with no issues
2015-Toyota Yaris-143,000 miles and counting
2014-Toyota Yaris- 133,000 miles and counting
2015-Toyota Prius- 84,000 miles- sold to a happy neighbor, no issues

None of these cars ever had to go to the dealer to get fixed!!

Purchased in October 2023 Ford Maverick
December - battery issues, I replaced battery with a better battery, Dealer said the drain issue was my aftermarket system. Whatever.........
January 2024- Fordpass says, "The powertrain control system has detected an internal fault in a control module" The date for the notification is Decemeber 24, 2023............ho, ho, ho..........

Back in the 1980's and 90's, I bought Ford cars. They all had computer and/or electrical issues. Fix one issue, then another would pop up. I quit buying Fords by the Mid 1990's. So here I was thinking nearly 30 years later MAYBE Ford has improved the quality of their vehicles. So far, I am not impressed. One more issue and I just may look for ANY Toyota sitting on the dealers lot and tell them, keep the truck, I'll take that used Toyota sitting on your lot..................

 

[Mav_RICK]

2005 Toyota Yaris- 200,000 miles and counting, no issues
2006-Toyota Scion XB- 168,000 miles-sold with no issues
2015-Toyota Yaris-143,000 miles and counting
2014-Toyota Yaris- 133,000 miles and counting
2015-Toyota Prius- 84,000 miles- sold to a happy neighbor, no issues

None of these cars ever had to go to the dealer to get fixed!!

Purchased in October 2023 Ford Maverick
December - battery issues, I replaced battery with a better battery, Dealer said the drain issue was my aftermarket system. Whatever.........
January 2024- Fordpass says, "The powertrain control system has detected an internal fault in a control module" The date for the notification is Decemeber 24, 2023............ho, ho, ho..........

Back in the 1980's and 90's, I bought Ford cars. They all had computer and/or electrical issues. Fix one issue, then another would pop up. I quit buying Fords by the Mid 1990's. So here I was thinking nearly 30 years later MAYBE Ford has improved the quality of their vehicles. So far, I am not impressed. One more issue and I just may look for ANY Toyota sitting on the dealers lot and tell them, keep the truck, I'll take that used Toyota sitting on your lot..................

So I have a 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid that has already had an airbag recall. I have had one recall on my 2023 Maverick for my turn signal indicator.

 

[CurtisB]

So I have a 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid that has already had an airbag recall. I have had one recall on my 2023 Maverick for my turn signal indicator.

And your point is?

 

[Mav_RICK]

And your point is?

Sell your Maverick and never buy a Ford again and get another Toyota. Be happy. You sound miserable. Your experience is not my experience.

 

[CurtisB]

This is what happens when you vent your feelings in writing. People see the extreme and not the message. My point was for hundreds of thousands of miles and 20 years of Toyota vehicles, I haven't had to go through what I have in the last 6 weeks with my Maverick. I'll get over it.

Dispite all the issues the Maverick has, its value has gone up since I purchased it!!

 

[Mav_RICK]

This is what happens when you vent your feelings in writing. People see the extreme and not the message. My point was for hundreds of thousands of miles and 20 years of Toyota vehicles, I haven't had to go through what I have in the last 6 weeks with my Maverick. I'll get over it.

Dispite all the issues the Maverick has, its value has gone up since I purchased it!!

I get it. Toyotas are great vehicles, that’s why I bought one this year. I had a 2016 Mazda that was absolutely trouble free for 7 years. I replaced that with this Toyota. I replaced a 2007 F 150 with the Mav and that F150 was pretty reliable as well. It was a good truck but loved the gas. Anyway I am sorry for your troubles. Hope it works out for you.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

Notification is telling me to take it to the dealer asap.

My brother's new Toyota Avalon has a rattly dash and a similar notification telling him to take it to the dealer soon.
He says fk it and just keeps driving it.

Damn Toyota, he had to pay twice as much for his rattly dash as I did. And I didn't get a free warning notice on the dashboard like he did.

 

[CurtisB]

I get it. Toyotas are great vehicles, that’s why I bought one this year. I had a 2016 Mazda that was absolutely trouble free for 7 years. I replaced that with this Toyota. I replaced a 2007 F 150 with the Mav and that F150 was pretty reliable as well. It was a good truck but loved the gas. Anyway I am sorry for your troubles. Hope it works out for you.

What I love about this truck is the mpg, the size (can park anywhere) and the interior room. I love the Area51 color, the moonroof, the leather steering wheel, the heated seats, the powered seat for the driver and the way the truck looks and handles. Some things I have done are mudflaps, amplifier for speakers with a powered subwoofer, accented knobs for the interior and the black lettering for the tailgate.

 

[Mav_RICK]

What I love about this truck is the mpg, the size (can park anywhere) and the interior room. I love the Area51 color, the moonroof, the leather steering wheel, the heated seats, the powered seat for the driver and the way the truck looks and handles. Some things I have done are mudflaps, amplifier for speakers with a powered subwoofer, accented knobs for the interior and the black lettering for the tailgate.

Love/hate, you’re not alone.

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