C1178

C1178 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C1178 Diagnosis

The output circuits that are powered by VBAT3 will all be inoperative. Other fault codes may be present, but troubleshoot for this first. The fuse in the main PDM powering this circuit may be open.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 C1178 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C1178?

  • C1178 Ford Aerostar
  • C1178 Ford Bronco
  • C1178 Ford C-Max
  • C1178 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C1178 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C1178 Ford Contour
  • C1178 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C1178 Ford EcoSport
  • C1178 Ford Econoline
  • C1178 Ford Edge
  • C1178 Ford Escape
  • C1178 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C1178 Ford Escort
  • C1178 Ford Everest
  • C1178 Ford Excursion
  • C1178 Ford Expedition
  • C1178 Ford Explorer
  • C1178 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C1178 Ford F-150
  • C1178 Ford F-250
  • C1178 Ford F-350
  • C1178 Ford Fiesta
  • C1178 Ford Flex
  • C1178 Ford Focus
  • C1178 Ford Focus Electric
  • C1178 Ford Freestar
  • C1178 Ford Freestyle
  • C1178 Ford Fusion
  • C1178 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C1178 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C1178 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C1178 Ford GT
  • C1178 Ford Mustang
  • C1178 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C1178 Ford Mystique
  • C1178 Ford Probe
  • C1178 Ford Ranger
  • C1178 Ford Taurus
  • C1178 Ford Taurus X
  • C1178 Ford Tempo
  • C1178 Ford Thunderbird
  • C1178 Ford Transit
  • C1178 Ford Transit Connect
  • C1178 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.