B0279

B0279 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

B0279 Diagnosis

This fault indicates that the circuit is drawing more current than it is designed to supply, and possibly there is a wiring fault shorting this circuit to ground. The fault remains active until the ignition is turned ON when the fault is no longer present.The BHM is detecting more than one smart switch with the same ID number present on the vehicle. The outputs controlled by the switch and the indicator in the switch are commanded FF.

The BHM drives the 5 cab overhead clearance and ID lamps from connector B5 pin C on circuit 46. All other marker and tail lamps are driven from BHM connector B1,K on circuit 23. This circuit connects to the CHM as an input at connector J3,P.

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How To Fix Ford B0279 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code B0279?

  • B0279 Ford Aerostar
  • B0279 Ford Bronco
  • B0279 Ford C-Max
  • B0279 Ford C-Max Energi
  • B0279 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • B0279 Ford Contour
  • B0279 Ford Crown Victoria
  • B0279 Ford EcoSport
  • B0279 Ford Econoline
  • B0279 Ford Edge
  • B0279 Ford Escape
  • B0279 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • B0279 Ford Escort
  • B0279 Ford Everest
  • B0279 Ford Excursion
  • B0279 Ford Expedition
  • B0279 Ford Explorer
  • B0279 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • B0279 Ford F-150
  • B0279 Ford F-250
  • B0279 Ford F-350
  • B0279 Ford Fiesta
  • B0279 Ford Flex
  • B0279 Ford Focus
  • B0279 Ford Focus Electric
  • B0279 Ford Freestar
  • B0279 Ford Freestyle
  • B0279 Ford Fusion
  • B0279 Ford Fusion Energi
  • B0279 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • B0279 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • B0279 Ford GT
  • B0279 Ford Mustang
  • B0279 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • B0279 Ford Mystique
  • B0279 Ford Probe
  • B0279 Ford Ranger
  • B0279 Ford Taurus
  • B0279 Ford Taurus X
  • B0279 Ford Tempo
  • B0279 Ford Thunderbird
  • B0279 Ford Transit
  • B0279 Ford Transit Connect
  • B0279 Ford Windstar

A code is a fault code and it indicates that something has gone wrong with your car's engine.

It can be caused by many different problems, including a faulty battery, a bad fuel pump, or even a cracked exhaust manifold.

You will need to diagnose the problem before you can fix it. The best way to do this is with an OBD scanner tool.

A scan tool will tell you what needs fixing and how much it will cost in order to fix that particular issue.