Reprogramming Ford EcoSport

April 15, 2025
Some 2018-2020 Ford EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a reoccurring illuminated MIL with DTC P04DB.

Some 2018-2020 Ford EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a reoccurring illuminated MIL with DTC P04DB.

This may be due to the software in the PCM. Reprogram the PCM with the latest available software.

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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