GE Dishwasher Error Code Ftd

Ftd stands for Failure to Drain and is classified as a critical fault. The control board detected that water did not leave the tub within the expected time during the drain cycle. The dishwasher shuts down to prevent overflow. Check the air gap, garbage disposer connection, drain hose routing, and drain pump for blockages before assuming a part has failed.

No. With an active Ftd fault the dishwasher has already stopped the cycle because water remains in the tub. Running a new cycle over standing water can cause overflow onto your floor and will not produce clean dishes. Clear the standing water manually using a towel or wet vac, then diagnose the drain path before running the machine again.

Yes. The dishwasher drain hose typically connects directly to the garbage disposer, so a full or clogged disposer creates back pressure that prevents the drain pump from evacuating the tub. Run the disposer to clear it, then check the dishwasher inlet port on the disposer body for accumulated grease or debris. Also confirm the disposer's knockout plug was removed if the disposer was installed after the dishwasher.

Start by removing and cleaning the air gap on your sink, then inspect the garbage disposer inlet for debris and confirm the knockout plug was removed when the disposer was installed. Pull the dishwasher out slightly and check the drain hose for kinks and verify it forms a high loop or connects to an air gap as shown in the installation instructions. If those checks pass, remove the lower spray arm and filter assembly to access the sump and check for debris jamming the drain pump impeller. If the pump spins freely but the fault persists, the drain pump motor likely needs replacement.

If the cause is a clog in the air gap, disposer, or drain hose, the repair costs nothing beyond your time. A drain pump replacement, which is required when the motor has burned out, typically runs $25 to $75 for the part depending on the GE model, plus one to two hours of labor if you hire a technician, bringing the total to roughly $100 to $200. Clearing a jammed pump impeller yourself costs nothing if no part is damaged.