C0286

C0286 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C0286 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.

Ford C0286 Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford C0286 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C0286?

  • C0286 Ford Aerostar
  • C0286 Ford Bronco
  • C0286 Ford C-Max
  • C0286 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C0286 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C0286 Ford Contour
  • C0286 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C0286 Ford EcoSport
  • C0286 Ford Econoline
  • C0286 Ford Edge
  • C0286 Ford Escape
  • C0286 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C0286 Ford Escort
  • C0286 Ford Everest
  • C0286 Ford Excursion
  • C0286 Ford Expedition
  • C0286 Ford Explorer
  • C0286 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C0286 Ford F-150
  • C0286 Ford F-250
  • C0286 Ford F-350
  • C0286 Ford Fiesta
  • C0286 Ford Flex
  • C0286 Ford Focus
  • C0286 Ford Focus Electric
  • C0286 Ford Freestar
  • C0286 Ford Freestyle
  • C0286 Ford Fusion
  • C0286 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C0286 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C0286 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C0286 Ford GT
  • C0286 Ford Mustang
  • C0286 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C0286 Ford Mystique
  • C0286 Ford Probe
  • C0286 Ford Ranger
  • C0286 Ford Taurus
  • C0286 Ford Taurus X
  • C0286 Ford Tempo
  • C0286 Ford Thunderbird
  • C0286 Ford Transit
  • C0286 Ford Transit Connect
  • C0286 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.