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2020 FORD FOCUS

2.0L I4FWDDCTgas
Repairs0Labor593Torque5819Fluid6DTC968Battery1Maintenance0Recalls0
P2000high severityPowertrain

NOx Trap Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1

on 2020 Ford Focus 2.0L I4 · FWD

What this code means

The NOx storage catalytic converter on bank 1 is not efficiently reducing nitrogen oxides.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • Failed emissions test
  • Reduced fuel economy

Common causes

  • Degraded NOx trap
  • Sulfur contamination
  • Exhaust leak before sensor
  • Faulty NOx sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Read freeze frame data
  2. Check NOx sensor readings upstream and downstream
  3. Inspect for exhaust leaks
  4. Perform desulfation procedure if applicable

Repair notes

Replace NOx trap if desulfation fails. Check upstream components for causes of contamination.

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