Check engine light, code P21B0 what is it?
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Central Texas
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but my 2011 threw this code over the weekend. I thought I would post the results of the service.
Code = P21B0 - Reductant Level Sensor C Circuit High
Ford Service Notes:
- Reductant Heater and Sender Assembly - Replace (5J225)
- Reductant Tank Assembly - Remove and Install
Total out the door for me was $475, but original quote was for $900+. I have a good relationship with the dealer and they told me that they got Ford to chip in and help with some of the costs to replace, something about using warranty pricing instead of retail, or something like that.
Your mileage may vary, but I thought I'd share the info for the next person that searches for P210B.
Ryan
Code = P21B0 - Reductant Level Sensor C Circuit High
Ford Service Notes:
- Reductant Heater and Sender Assembly - Replace (5J225)
- Reductant Tank Assembly - Remove and Install
Total out the door for me was $475, but original quote was for $900+. I have a good relationship with the dealer and they told me that they got Ford to chip in and help with some of the costs to replace, something about using warranty pricing instead of retail, or something like that.
Your mileage may vary, but I thought I'd share the info for the next person that searches for P210B.
Ryan
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Upstate SC
Ryan thanks for posting....my '11 just popped this up this morning. Dealer quoted me $744.
Question to the crowd: Is this something that is a requirement to fix, ie. will this sensor cause the truck to go into limp mode one day?
I'm leaning towards fixing as of now, told service department to go ahead and order, service scheduled for Monday AM, but always hate dropping more $$$ into it other than for diesel.
Thanks in advance.
Chris
Question to the crowd: Is this something that is a requirement to fix, ie. will this sensor cause the truck to go into limp mode one day?
I'm leaning towards fixing as of now, told service department to go ahead and order, service scheduled for Monday AM, but always hate dropping more $$$ into it other than for diesel.
Thanks in advance.
Chris
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Are you going to proceed with the repair at your dealership? What's your truck's model year and mileage? I'd like to check out some ways to assist.
Crystal
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I am getting a P205D and now a P203A, both point towards a Reductant tank heater/sending unit.
The part is $213:
https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea.../bc3z-5j225-l/
I plan to drop the tank and install the heater. I had the tank off last week to replace the pressure / heated line. It is a bit of a bear when you are laying on your back on a gravel driveway... But it is doable..lol
Keep your work area clean, and watch this actual Ford video first:
Good luck and have fun !
The part is $213:
https://parts.autonationfordwhitebea.../bc3z-5j225-l/
I plan to drop the tank and install the heater. I had the tank off last week to replace the pressure / heated line. It is a bit of a bear when you are laying on your back on a gravel driveway... But it is doable..lol
Keep your work area clean, and watch this actual Ford video first:
Good luck and have fun !
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Joined: Oct 2003
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Mine had to go sideways, to get out... Mind you, I have a fuel tank skid plate, rear sway bar, and mine is a dually. Maybe a bigger rear diff. ?
Anyway, This time around, I am taking the skid plate off for sure. That will help.
Anyway, This time around, I am taking the skid plate off for sure. That will help.
Trailering
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 17
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From: Horizon City, TX
Just got the same code
Hello all, earlier this week the CEL came on. i got the code PB 21 BO when I took the truck to the local Oreillys to check.
The truck is 2012 F250 with 86,000 on it and it went into service on 10/3/12 so I have a little bit left on power train warranty.
Reading thru this thread it sounds like it will need replacing. Also I couldn't see what the DeF level was on the message center until I added some more. Then it came back I'm kinda hoping it will just make the CEL go away.
If not will this repair be covered under any warranty?
Thanks in advance
Steve
The truck is 2012 F250 with 86,000 on it and it went into service on 10/3/12 so I have a little bit left on power train warranty.
Reading thru this thread it sounds like it will need replacing. Also I couldn't see what the DeF level was on the message center until I added some more. Then it came back I'm kinda hoping it will just make the CEL go away.
If not will this repair be covered under any warranty?
Thanks in advance
Steve
