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2015 FORD F-150
3.5L V6 EcoBoost•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo
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P0097low severityPowertrain

Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Low

on 2015 Ford F-150 3.5L V6 EcoBoost · RWD

What this code means

The second intake air temperature sensor signal is reading too low. This usually points to a short or sensor fault.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Rough running

Common causes

  • Short to ground in wiring
  • Faulty intake air temperature sensor 2
  • Corroded connector
  • Faulty PCM

Diagnostic steps

  1. Read IAT2 sensor value with scan tool
  2. Inspect wiring for shorts to ground
  3. Test sensor resistance
  4. Replace sensor or repair wiring
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