Powertrain, generic (extended)

P2C4D Clutch Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

P2C4D is set when the clutch actuator position signal rises above its upper limit. Ford lists it beside P2C4C in its 2020–2023 and 2024 gasoline OBD summaries: continuous monitoring, under one second to detect, and in 2024 reported as P2C4A with failure type 12. Ford does not state whether the MIL comes on. A high reading typically indicates an open sensor ground, a signal wire touching a supply voltage or a sensor whose output has gone to the rail; with three-wire Hall sensors an interrupted ground is a frequent cause because the signal then floats up to the reference. Unlike P2C4B the voltage itself is implausible, not just the position it represents. As with the low fault, start-stop features that rely on knowing the clutch state are switched off until the circuit is repaired.

Likely causes

Open sensor ground wire
Signal wire shorted to a supply voltage
Position sensor output stuck high

Symptoms

  • Stop-start or stop-in-gear unavailable
  • Warning lamp or message

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€80–1,200
Time0.5–5 h

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

Parts involved

clutch actuator position sensorwiring harnessecm

Related codes

P2C4AP2C4BP2C4CP2C4EP2C50P08AA

References: fordservicecontent.com, fordservicecontent.com, patents.google.com.