C0178

C0178 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C0178 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 position information for the switch becomes Not Available. Remove the duplicate Smart Switch, then use ServiceLink to verify that the correct Smart Switches are configured for the vehicle.

Engine starting is disabled and other optional functions may be interrupted until the fault is corrected and the ignition switch is cycled.

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How To Fix Ford C0178 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C0178?

  • C0178 Ford Aerostar
  • C0178 Ford Bronco
  • C0178 Ford C-Max
  • C0178 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C0178 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C0178 Ford Contour
  • C0178 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C0178 Ford EcoSport
  • C0178 Ford Econoline
  • C0178 Ford Edge
  • C0178 Ford Escape
  • C0178 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C0178 Ford Escort
  • C0178 Ford Everest
  • C0178 Ford Excursion
  • C0178 Ford Expedition
  • C0178 Ford Explorer
  • C0178 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C0178 Ford F-150
  • C0178 Ford F-250
  • C0178 Ford F-350
  • C0178 Ford Fiesta
  • C0178 Ford Flex
  • C0178 Ford Focus
  • C0178 Ford Focus Electric
  • C0178 Ford Freestar
  • C0178 Ford Freestyle
  • C0178 Ford Fusion
  • C0178 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C0178 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C0178 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C0178 Ford GT
  • C0178 Ford Mustang
  • C0178 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C0178 Ford Mystique
  • C0178 Ford Probe
  • C0178 Ford Ranger
  • C0178 Ford Taurus
  • C0178 Ford Taurus X
  • C0178 Ford Tempo
  • C0178 Ford Thunderbird
  • C0178 Ford Transit
  • C0178 Ford Transit Connect
  • C0178 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.