Multi-code OBD2 diagnosis

Enter all the codes your scanner showed, not just the first one. We give you the overall severity, whether you can keep driving, the order in which to check them and how they relate to each other.

Summary

Overall severity
Low
Can I keep driving?
Yes, no immediate risk
Estimated cost
$0 to $150
Codes analyzed
1 of 1

The order below is the recommended one: first the codes that can cause the others. After each repair, clear the codes and check which ones come back.

Order of inspection

  1. P1270 Engine RPM or Vehicle Speed Limiter Reached (Ford) Low

    On Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, the P1270 code means the engine rpm or vehicle speed limiter was reached. The check engine light comes on. It is often not a fault at all.

    Step-by-step diagnosis for P1270