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EGR Monitor Repair Verification

1. Refer to and complete the Vehicle Preparation for OBD II Drive Cycle before initiating the following repair verification steps.

NOTE: The ambient air temperature or IAT PID must read a minimum of 0°C (32°F) to initiate the EGR monitor.

2. Start the engine and drive the vehicle for 6 minutes.
a. Drive in stop-and-go traffic for 5 minutes with at least two idle periods.
b. Accelerate to 72 km/h (45 mph) (56 km/h on Escort/Tracer at more than one half WOT). Maintain speed for 1 minute.
3. Rerun Quick Test.