C3861

C3861 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

C3861 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 C3861 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code C3861?

  • C3861 Ford Aerostar
  • C3861 Ford Bronco
  • C3861 Ford C-Max
  • C3861 Ford C-Max Energi
  • C3861 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • C3861 Ford Contour
  • C3861 Ford Crown Victoria
  • C3861 Ford EcoSport
  • C3861 Ford Econoline
  • C3861 Ford Edge
  • C3861 Ford Escape
  • C3861 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • C3861 Ford Escort
  • C3861 Ford Everest
  • C3861 Ford Excursion
  • C3861 Ford Expedition
  • C3861 Ford Explorer
  • C3861 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • C3861 Ford F-150
  • C3861 Ford F-250
  • C3861 Ford F-350
  • C3861 Ford Fiesta
  • C3861 Ford Flex
  • C3861 Ford Focus
  • C3861 Ford Focus Electric
  • C3861 Ford Freestar
  • C3861 Ford Freestyle
  • C3861 Ford Fusion
  • C3861 Ford Fusion Energi
  • C3861 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • C3861 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • C3861 Ford GT
  • C3861 Ford Mustang
  • C3861 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • C3861 Ford Mystique
  • C3861 Ford Probe
  • C3861 Ford Ranger
  • C3861 Ford Taurus
  • C3861 Ford Taurus X
  • C3861 Ford Tempo
  • C3861 Ford Thunderbird
  • C3861 Ford Transit
  • C3861 Ford Transit Connect
  • C3861 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.