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2016 FORD TAURUS

2.0L I4 EcoBoostFWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0112low severityPowertrain

IAT Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input

on 2016 Ford Taurus 2.0L I4 EcoBoost · FWD

What this code means

The IAT sensor circuit voltage is lower than expected, indicating a very high temperature or short.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rich fuel mixture
  • Poor economy

Common causes

  • Short to ground in IAT circuit
  • Faulty sensor
  • Water intrusion in connector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor resistance
  2. Check for shorts to ground
  3. Inspect connector for moisture

Repair notes

Repair short or replace sensor.

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