P0627: Fuel pump A control circuit open
Fuel pump control circuit open
Severity: Inspect soon
P0627 means the engine computer sees an open or fault in the circuit it uses to run the fuel pump. The engine may run normally for now, but if the pump stops getting power the engine stalls or will not start. Get it inspected soon and stop driving if it stalls.
It gets more serious if:
- Stop: The engine stalls, loses power while driving, or cranks but will not start. Owners with P0627 report stalls while driving and at intersections followed by crank-no-start, and Ford links P0627 to an intermittent crank-no-start on some Mustangs. Do not keep driving; have it towed or checked where it sits.
P0627 in short
P0627 means the engine computer detected an open or fault in the fuel pump control circuit. Common causes are a fuse, damaged wiring, connector or ground faults, the fuel pump control module and the pump itself. The engine may stall or not restart. Get it inspected soon, and stop driving if it stalls.
On many newer vehicles the engine computer does not switch the fuel pump directly. It tells a fuel pump control module, or a relay, how hard to run the pump, and monitors that control circuit.
P0627 sets when the computer sees the circuit open or not behaving as commanded. That can be a wire, connector, fuse or ground, the control module, the pump, or a communication problem between the modules.
If network codes such as U0109 or fuel pressure codes are stored too, Ford's guidance is to check connectors, pins and grounds at the fuel pump control module, engine computer and battery junction box before replacing parts.
Most likely causes
Cause 1: Loose, corroded or pushed-out pins, damaged wiring or poor grounds
Common general cause- Why it ranks here
- The circuit runs from the engine bay to the pump module near the tank, so connector and ground problems are common. Ford tells technicians to check pins and grounds at each module before replacing anything on the 2022 Maverick.
- What would change this
- Rises if a connector is loose, a pin is pushed out, a ground is corroded, or the fault changes when the harness is moved.
Cause 2: Blown fuse in the fuel pump circuit
Supported by vehicle data- Why it ranks here
- Ford links an intermittent crank-no-start with P0627 to a blown fuse in the battery junction box on the 2011-2013 Mustang, and an Expedition owner reports a fuse relocation repair for P0627.
- What would change this
- Rises if a fuel pump fuse is open or the fuse terminal is loose or heat-damaged.
Cause 3: Failed fuel pump control module
Supported by vehicle data- Why it ranks here
- The fuel pump control module drives the pump on many Ford models. Ford bulletins pair P0627 with network code U0109 (lost communication with the fuel pump control module), and an owner reports a module replacement for P0627.
- What would change this
- Rises if U0109 is stored too or the module has no communication with good power and grounds.
Cause 4: Failing fuel pump or burnt pump wiring
Common general cause- Why it ranks here
- A pump with a shorted motor or burnt connector can upset the control circuit and stop delivering fuel.
- What would change this
- Rises if the pump does not run when commanded with good power at its connector, or the pump connector is burnt.
Cause 5: Engine computer fault or software
Possible — needs testing- Why it ranks here
- A failed driver in the engine computer is possible but less common; rule out the circuit and module first.
- What would change this
- Only rises once wiring, fuses and the pump module test good.
What to test first
Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.
Step 1: Read all stored codes and freeze-frame data, and check for bulletins or recalls for your vehicle.
IfU0109 or other fuel pump module codes are stored too
It meansThe module or its connections are likely involved.
IfOnly P0627
It meansCheck fuses and connections.
Step 2: With the key off, check the fuel pump fuses and relay (if fitted) in the fuse box against the owner's manual.
IfA fuse is blown or its terminal is loose or heat-damaged
It meansRepair the cause and replace the fuse.
IfFuses are good
It meansInspect connectors and grounds.
Step 3: With the key off, inspect the connectors and grounds the service information lists for the fuel pump control module and engine computer for partial disconnects, pushed-out pins and corrosion.
IfA connector is loose, a pin is pushed out or a ground is corroded
It meansRepair it, clear the codes and retest.
Points to: Loose, corroded or pushed-out pins, damaged wiring or poor grounds
IfEverything looks good
It meansA shop needs to test the circuit.
Step 4: Have a shop command the pump with a scan tool, check power and grounds at the pump module and pump, and test the control circuit.
Warning:Fuel pump work involves gasoline and fuel vapour near the tank; keep sparks and flames away and leave pump and pressure testing to a shop.
IfOpen, short or high resistance in the control wiring
It meansRepair the wiring.
Points to: Loose, corroded or pushed-out pins, damaged wiring or poor grounds
IfModule has good power, ground and command but does not drive the pump
It meansThe module has failed.
IfPump does not run with good power at its connector, or the connector is burnt
It meansThe pump or its wiring has failed.
IfEverything else tests good
It meansCheck for software updates or an engine computer fault.
Symptoms
- Hard starting or long cranking
- Hesitation or misfire
- Engine stalls while driving Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.
- Cranks but will not start Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.
Compare with: Check engine light with loss of power
How to fix
Step 1: Write down every stored code and the freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
Step 2: Ask a dealer to check for open recalls and bulletins for your vehicle; several Ford models have bulletins for this code.
Parts and cost context
- Fuel pump:Do not replace the pump on the code alone; fuses, connectors, grounds and the pump control module are often the cause.
Labor varies by vehicle and shop; get a quote before you approve a repair.
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FordYour car
2015 · Transit · 3.5L, 3.7L
Supported by vehicle dataFord has a bulletin for a MIL with P0627 on the 3.5L and 3.7L (TSB 17-0011).
2022 · Maverick
Supported by vehicle dataFord says to check connectors, pins and grounds at the fuel pump control module, PCM and battery junction box first (SSM 50826).
2011–2013 · Mustang
Supported by vehicle dataFord links an intermittent crank-no-start with P0627 to a blown fuse in the battery junction box (TSB 12-11-12).
2012–2016 · F-250 Super Duty · 6.2L, 6.8L
Supported by vehicle dataFord has a bulletin for P0627 with P025A, P025B and U0109 on the 6.2L and 6.8L (TSB 16-0060).
2013 · Expedition
Supported by vehicle dataAn owner reports repeated stalls and crank-no-start with P0627, repaired over time with a fuse relocation, a pump control module and a pump with a burnt wire.
2013 · Taurus
Supported by vehicle dataAn owner reports intermittent stalling with P0627.
2021 · F-150
Supported by vehicle dataAn owner reports stalls while driving and a crank-no-start with P0627.
TSB 17-0011Status unverified
Ford TSB 17-0011: MIL with P0627
2015transit · 3.5L, 3.7L · issued · NHTSA 10095604
Some 2015 Transit with the 3.5L or 3.7L may have a MIL with P0627 stored. NHTSA's summary does not give the repair.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
SSM 50826Status unverified
Ford SSM 50826: P0627, P025A and fuel codes from module connections
2022maverick · issued · NHTSA 10213707
On the 2022 Maverick with P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A, P0627 and/or U0109, check for partial disconnects, pushed-out pins and loose or corroded grounds at the fuel pump control module, PCM and battery junction box before other diagnosis.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
TSB 12-11-12Status unverified
Ford TSB 12-11-12: crank/no start and P0627 from a blown fuse
2011–2013mustang · issued · NHTSA 10051734
A blown fuse in the battery junction box can cause an intermittent crank/no-start with P0627 on the 2011-2013 Mustang.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
16-0060Status unverified
Ford TSB 16-0060: MIL with P0627, P025A, P025B and/or U0109
2012–2016f-250-super-duty · 6.2L, 6.8L · issued · NHTSA 10183761
2012-2016 F-Super Duty with the 6.2L or 6.8L built on or before 6 Apr 2016 may light the MIL with P0627, P025A, P025B and/or U0109. NHTSA's summary does not give the repair.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
Related codes
Sources and review
- P0627 Code: Fuel Pump 'A' Control Circuit/Open
- Ford TSB 12-11-12: crank/no start and P0627 from a blown fuse in the battery junction box, 2011-2013 Mustang
- NHTSA complaint ODI 11689917: 2021 Ford F-150, stalls while driving and crank-no-start with P0627
- NHTSA complaint ODI 11299740: 2013 Ford Expedition, stalls and crank-no-start with P0627
- NHTSA complaint ODI 11297369: 2013 Ford Taurus, intermittent stalling with P0627
- Ford SSM 50826: P0627, P025A and fuel codes from fuel pump control module connections, 2022 Maverick
- Ford TSB 16-0060: MIL with P0627, P025A, P025B and/or U0109, 2012-2016 F-Super Duty 6.2L/6.8L
- DTC P069E Fuel Pump Control Module Requested MIL Illumination, 2011 Saab 9-5 service information
- Ford TSB 17-0011: MIL with P0627, 2015 Transit 3.5L/3.7L
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