C0196

C0196 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C0196 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.Determine if the extra switch is not required for the vehicle or if the switch has been installed but the necessary reference parameter has not been programmed into the BHM.

The BHM measures the current on this circuit when the starter output is commanded ON. This fault indicates the magnetic switch or the wiring between the BHM and the magnetic switch is open circuit.

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How To Fix Ford C0196 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C0196?

  • C0196 Ford Aerostar
  • C0196 Ford Bronco
  • C0196 Ford C-Max
  • C0196 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C0196 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C0196 Ford Contour
  • C0196 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C0196 Ford EcoSport
  • C0196 Ford Econoline
  • C0196 Ford Edge
  • C0196 Ford Escape
  • C0196 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C0196 Ford Escort
  • C0196 Ford Everest
  • C0196 Ford Excursion
  • C0196 Ford Expedition
  • C0196 Ford Explorer
  • C0196 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C0196 Ford F-150
  • C0196 Ford F-250
  • C0196 Ford F-350
  • C0196 Ford Fiesta
  • C0196 Ford Flex
  • C0196 Ford Focus
  • C0196 Ford Focus Electric
  • C0196 Ford Freestar
  • C0196 Ford Freestyle
  • C0196 Ford Fusion
  • C0196 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C0196 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C0196 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C0196 Ford GT
  • C0196 Ford Mustang
  • C0196 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C0196 Ford Mystique
  • C0196 Ford Probe
  • C0196 Ford Ranger
  • C0196 Ford Taurus
  • C0196 Ford Taurus X
  • C0196 Ford Tempo
  • C0196 Ford Thunderbird
  • C0196 Ford Transit
  • C0196 Ford Transit Connect
  • C0196 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.