What causes Ford code 571?

Wiring EGR atmospheric solenoid ECM

How do I fix Ford code 571?

Check the circuit wiring and harness for damage, chafing or a poor splice Test the EGR atmospheric solenoid and replace it only if it fails its own test Test the ECM last, only after every circuit test has passed Clear the code, then retest to confirm the fix holds

571 EGR circuit failure

Q: What does Ford code 571 mean?

Ford code 571. EGR circuit failure. Applies to 1981-1995 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury EEC-IV vehicles.

Make: Ford (1981-1995)
Category: Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls
Severity: Check Engine Light
Applies to: 1981-1995 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury EEC-IV vehicles

How to read it

Code 571 reads as 5 flashes, pause, 7 flashes, pause, 1 flash on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.

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What does Ford code 571 mean?

571. EGR circuit failure. This code sets when your vehicle computer detects egr circuit failure.

Common causes of 571

Wiring
EGR atmospheric solenoid
ECM

How to fix 571

Check the circuit wiring and harness for damage, chafing or a poor splice
Test the EGR atmospheric solenoid and replace it only if it fails its own test
Test the ECM last, only after every circuit test has passed
Clear the code, then retest to confirm the fix holds