P0025 on Ford
"B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)
P0025 on Ford vehicles indicates "b" camshaft position - timing over-retarded (bank 2). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Ford model — most commonly on Escape. The PCM detects the Bank 2 "B" (exhaust) camshaft timing is more retarded than commanded — the VVT system is not advancing the exhaust cam to target on Bank 2.
Common Causes of P0025
- •Stuck oil control valve
- •Low/dirty oil or blocked passages
- •Worn exhaust cam phaser
- •Wiring/connector fault
P0025 on Ford by Model
Ford Escape(1 issue)
- Debris Can Temporarily Stick a VCT Solenoid and Set Cam-Timing DTCs2015-2021
Ford service message 21-2151 applies to listed 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Escape. Small debris can cause a variable-camshaft-timing solenoid to stick and illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp with one or more listed cam-timing DTCs.
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What does P0025 mean on Ford?▼
P0025 stands for ""B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 2)." The PCM detects the Bank 2 "B" (exhaust) camshaft timing is more retarded than commanded — the VVT system is not advancing the exhaust cam to target on Bank 2. On Ford specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0025 on Ford vehicles?▼
Common causes on Ford: Stuck oil control valve, Low/dirty oil or blocked passages, Worn exhaust cam phaser, Wiring/connector fault. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0025 on a Ford?▼
Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and specific Ford model.
Which Ford models have P0025 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0025 on 1 Ford model: Escape.