Speed Control Unable to Hold Speed
2012-2018 Ford Focus Electric Electric Motor 🇨🇦
Description
The cruise control system cannot maintain the set speed. The PCM detects excessive variation between set speed and actual vehicle speed during cruise control operation.
Symptoms
- Cruise control disengages
- Speed surges while cruise is active
- Check Engine Light
Common Causes
- Faulty cruise control servo/actuator
- Vacuum leak to cruise control actuator (older models)
- Throttle cable or linkage issue
- Vehicle speed sensor issue
- ETC system fault (drive-by-wire models)
Diagnostic Steps
- Test cruise control actuator operation
- Check vacuum supply to servo (if vacuum operated)
- Verify vehicle speed sensor accuracy
- Check for other DTCs related to throttle or speed
Repair Notes
Replace cruise control actuator if faulty. Repair vacuum leaks. Address related DTCs.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0070Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit
- P0071Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range/Performance
- P0072Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P0073Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P0115Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit
- P0116ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
- P0117ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input
- P0118ECT Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
- P0119ECT Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent
- P0125Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control
P1568 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P1568 mean on a 2012-2018 Ford Focus Electric?
P1568 stands for "Speed Control Unable to Hold Speed". The cruise control system cannot maintain the set speed. The PCM detects excessive variation between set speed and actual vehicle speed during cruise control operation.
What are the symptoms of P1568 on a Ford Focus Electric?
Common symptoms of P1568 include: Cruise control disengages, Speed surges while cruise is active, Check Engine Light.
What causes P1568 on a 2012-2018 Ford Focus Electric?
Common causes of P1568 include: Faulty cruise control servo/actuator, Vacuum leak to cruise control actuator (older models), Throttle cable or linkage issue, Vehicle speed sensor issue, ETC system fault (drive-by-wire models).