C1280

C1280 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C1280 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 C1280 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C1280?

  • C1280 Ford Aerostar
  • C1280 Ford Bronco
  • C1280 Ford C-Max
  • C1280 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C1280 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C1280 Ford Contour
  • C1280 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C1280 Ford EcoSport
  • C1280 Ford Econoline
  • C1280 Ford Edge
  • C1280 Ford Escape
  • C1280 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C1280 Ford Escort
  • C1280 Ford Everest
  • C1280 Ford Excursion
  • C1280 Ford Expedition
  • C1280 Ford Explorer
  • C1280 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C1280 Ford F-150
  • C1280 Ford F-250
  • C1280 Ford F-350
  • C1280 Ford Fiesta
  • C1280 Ford Flex
  • C1280 Ford Focus
  • C1280 Ford Focus Electric
  • C1280 Ford Freestar
  • C1280 Ford Freestyle
  • C1280 Ford Fusion
  • C1280 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C1280 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C1280 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C1280 Ford GT
  • C1280 Ford Mustang
  • C1280 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C1280 Ford Mystique
  • C1280 Ford Probe
  • C1280 Ford Ranger
  • C1280 Ford Taurus
  • C1280 Ford Taurus X
  • C1280 Ford Tempo
  • C1280 Ford Thunderbird
  • C1280 Ford Transit
  • C1280 Ford Transit Connect
  • C1280 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.