P1001 Key On Engine Running Test Not Able to Complete
What does P1001 mean on a Ford?
P1001 — Key On Engine Running Test Not Able to Complete. This Ford-enhanced code applies to All OBD-II Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.
Common causes of P1001
- Self-test aborted by low battery voltage
- Engine stalled during the running test
- Aftermarket chip or tuner interrupting the test sequence
- Fault that halts the test before completion
How to fix P1001
- Charge the battery fully and re-run the KOER test
- Remove aftermarket tuners before testing
- Keep the engine running steadily through the whole test
- Fix any fault that appears before the abort point