Powertrain, generic (extended)

P2461 Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor B Circuit High

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

When pressure sensor B reports a voltage above its usable range, P2461 is stored. Ford sets the limit at 4.90 V for 2 s on the 2013 6.7 L diesel, where B is the differential sensor across the filter, and at 4.73 V for 5 s on the 2024 gasoline particulate filters. An open ground, a signal wire touching the 5 V reference or a battery feed, or a failed sensor are the classic electrical reasons. A Stellantis case from 2025 on the 2023 Jeep Renegade shows a different trigger: condensate inside the tubes between exhaust and differential pressure sensor gave false readings and set P2461 together with P2453 and P2455. The fix there was to dry the hoses with compressed air blown toward the filter, never into the sensor. Because the reading looks like a very full filter, the engine may limit power. The low counterpart is P2460.

Likely causes

Condensate in the sensor tubes producing false high readings
Sensor ground open or signal shorted to reference or battery voltage
Sensor B internally failed with output stuck high

Symptoms

  • Malfunction indicator lamp on
  • Reduced power because the filter appears heavily loaded

Repair estimate

DifficultyEasyDIY possible
Parts and labour€0–350
Time0.3–1.5 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

dpf pressure sensor b

Related codes

P245EP245FP2460P2462P2455P2453

References: fordservicecontent.com, fordservicecontent.com, static.nhtsa.gov.