Ford P1000 Code – Drive Cycle Not Completed
Yes
Safe to drive :
Ford vehicles only
Applies only to :
Not applicable to :
This explanation does NOT apply to Toyota, BMW, GM, VW, or other manufacturers.
Low
Severity level :
When Does This Code Appear on the Vehicles
Ford P1000 commonly appears after clearing codes, battery replacement, or emissions-related repairs.
What This Code means on the Vehicles
On Ford vehicles, P1000 indicates the OBD-II drive cycle has not been completed. It does NOT indicate a component failure.
Why This is different from a generic OBD2 Code
Generic OBD-II descriptions suggest a system fault, but Ford uses P1000 purely as a readiness monitor status code.
Common Situations That Trigger This Code
Battery disconnected; Codes recently cleared; Emissions repair performed; Incomplete drive cycle.
What Will NOT Fix This Code
Replacing sensors; Replacing PCM; Replacing catalytic converter.
How to Clear This Code on Vehicles
Complete the Ford-specific drive cycle under correct operating conditions to allow all readiness monitors to set.
Related Manufacturer Specific Codes
Ford P0171; Ford P0401