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Appendix C: Drive Cycles, Trips, and
Inspection/Maintenance Readiness
Ford:
Vehicle Preparation for OBD-II Drive Cycle
Note: Vehicles with Power-Take Off (PTO) must have this system
disengaged before proceeding. Verify by viewing the PTO sensor
for the Off Status.
5. Attach AutoEnginuity’s ScanTool and verify that the Intake Air
Temperature is between 50-100
º F (10-38º C). Verify that the
Fuel Level Indicator sensor is reading between 15% and 85%
(only available on EVAP Running Loss systems).
6. Warm the vehicle until the Engine Coolant Temperature reaches
a minimum of
130º F (54º C).
7. With the engine Off, clear all DTCs with the ScanTool. P1000
will remain. Leave the key in the ON position, and start the
vehicle.
8. Wait for the vehicle to connect and for the Connection Status
window to disappear. Then select the OnBoard Test Results tab
to view the status of the monitors.
9. Proceed with the OBD-II drive cycle or the specific trip.
Note: Once started, the engine must not be turned off or else the
monitors will not complete their respective tests.
OBD-II Drive Cycle
Note: The Intake Air Temperature sensor must read between 50-
100
º F (10-38º C) during the entire OBD-II drive cycle to enter into
all of the OBD-II monitors. The Fuel Level Indicator sensor must
be between 15% and 85% at all times.
1. Drive in stop-and-go traffic with at least four idle periods (30
seconds each), while observing the status of the OBD-II monitor
on the ScanTool. If the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), heated
oxygen sensor (HO2S), evaporative emission (EVAP), second-