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P2196 on FORD EDGE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2016, 2013

What P2196 Means on Your FORD EDGE

Real FORD EDGE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The engine light is on in my car. i took it to a repair shop and they said it had the codes of p2196 and p2198 a h02s heated oxygen sensor is malfuntioning. when the rep pulled up the codes he informed me they had thousands of my same vehicle with the same problem."

— 2013 FORD EDGE owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/13/2020

"The car has had problems with stalling for several months, when in motion both at low speeds and up to 40 mph, as well as at idle. each time the check engine light has illuminated. it has given codes p2196 and p1450."

— 2016 FORD EDGE owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 04/08/2020

"2.0l ecoboost, 40,000 miles, fwd, engine tries to stall when coming to stop at traffic light, rough idle, makes groaning or thrumming sound similar to helicopter. no power when using accelerator, engine off then on clears issue. read p2196 code, cleaned maf sensor, but stalling returned."

— 2016 FORD EDGE owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/11/2020

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2196 on FORD EDGE

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
1
2016
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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P2196 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026