2001 Egr flow sensor

[c1angelo]

first time use... great board
Anyway, I have a 2001 Taurus and the engine light came on, took it to auto zone and it came up EGR air flow. What does that mean? Is it serious/expensive. Has anyone else had the same problem? The car only has 22,000 miles on it. Thanks guys and gals!!!

[rdh2]

With only 22000 miles, you should be able to get dealer warranty coverage on the emissions until 50000 miles

[markt52585]

Hmmm...sounds like what I just posted. I did check AutoZone for pricing of the EGR valve sensor. They wanted $80 for it. My car ran perfect except for that light bothering me. Ford did have some major issues with that sensor, so for $33.00 at Ford, I would give that a valid try. Right now the auto parts store don't have the new style, so for this time, I would recommend using a genuine Ford part.

[mwt]

Was it code PO401?

If it was it is the DPFE sensor. The parts stores call it an egr pressure sensor.

It is covered under warranty by Ford. I think they even extended it to 100K

Mike

[LarryKL]

PO401 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficent Detected
Hope that helps.

[markt52585]

If Ford won't cover it by warranty, you can get the new sensor at Ford for about $33. However, if it only has 22,000 miles on it, for sure it's covered under the original warranty. I heard that they only extended the warranty to 60,000 miles. Mine failed at 59,900, and I was 400 miles from home. So, I paid my $33 for the sensor, and all is well now.