OBD-II Monitor Testing Not Complete
2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6
Description
The PCM has not completed its full OBD-II self-diagnostic cycle. All readiness monitors have not yet run to completion. This code commonly appears after the battery has been disconnected, codes have been cleared, or the PCM has been replaced. It is not a malfunction code but indicates the system has not yet validated emissions monitors.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light on briefly
- No drivability symptoms
- Failed emissions inspection due to incomplete monitors
Common Causes
- Battery recently disconnected
- DTC codes recently cleared
- PCM recently reprogrammed or replaced
- Insufficient drive cycles completed
- Other DTCs preventing monitor completion
Diagnostic Steps
- Check for other stored DTCs that may be preventing monitors from running
- Perform a Ford OBD-II drive cycle to complete all monitors
- Drive cycle requires a mix of city and highway driving under specific conditions
- Recheck readiness monitors with scan tool after drive cycle
Repair Notes
Complete the Ford-specific OBD-II drive cycle. No repair needed unless other codes are present.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P1000 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P1000 mean on a 2011-2015 Ford Explorer?
P1000 stands for "OBD-II Monitor Testing Not Complete". The PCM has not completed its full OBD-II self-diagnostic cycle. All readiness monitors have not yet run to completion. This code commonly appears after the battery has been disconnected, codes have been cleared, or the PCM has been replaced. It is not a malfunction code but indicates the system has not yet validated emissions monitors.
What are the symptoms of P1000 on a Ford Explorer?
Common symptoms of P1000 include: Check Engine Light on briefly, No drivability symptoms, Failed emissions inspection due to incomplete monitors.
What causes P1000 on a 2011-2015 Ford Explorer?
Common causes of P1000 include: Battery recently disconnected, DTC codes recently cleared, PCM recently reprogrammed or replaced, Insufficient drive cycles completed, Other DTCs preventing monitor completion.