The Lemon IndexThe second throttle position signal is too low.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Failed sensor. Then: wiring fault.
Owners named P0222 in 11 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford Transit Connect.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P0222, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2012 Ford Transit Connect
The details
What P0222 means
The second throttle position signal is too low.
Can I drive with P0222?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
45% of the owner complaints that name P0222 also say the car stalls or shuts off. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0222
- Failed sensor
- Wiring fault
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Stalls or shuts off: 45% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 36% of complaints
- Brakes or ABS act up: 27% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 27% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P0222 most
Related codes
P0221 P0219 P0218 P0217 P0234 P0236 P0204 P0203
Quick answers
What does P0222 mean?
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Low. The second throttle position signal is too low.
Can I drive with P0222?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P0222?
Failed sensor; Wiring fault.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0222. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.