P042A

P042A Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

P042A 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 OFF.

The disconnected pipe malfunction is detected when the ventilator tube from the valve cover to the separator device is disconnected resulting in a pressure below the lower limit.Both of these malfunctions will result in a DTC being set.

Ford P042A Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford P042A Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code P042A?

  • P042A Ford Aerostar
  • P042A Ford Bronco
  • P042A Ford C-Max
  • P042A Ford C-Max Energi
  • P042A Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • P042A Ford Contour
  • P042A Ford Crown Victoria
  • P042A Ford EcoSport
  • P042A Ford Econoline
  • P042A Ford Edge
  • P042A Ford Escape
  • P042A Ford Escape Hybrid
  • P042A Ford Escort
  • P042A Ford Everest
  • P042A Ford Excursion
  • P042A Ford Expedition
  • P042A Ford Explorer
  • P042A Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • P042A Ford F-150
  • P042A Ford F-250
  • P042A Ford F-350
  • P042A Ford Fiesta
  • P042A Ford Flex
  • P042A Ford Focus
  • P042A Ford Focus Electric
  • P042A Ford Freestar
  • P042A Ford Freestyle
  • P042A Ford Fusion
  • P042A Ford Fusion Energi
  • P042A Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • P042A Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • P042A Ford GT
  • P042A Ford Mustang
  • P042A Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • P042A Ford Mystique
  • P042A Ford Probe
  • P042A Ford Ranger
  • P042A Ford Taurus
  • P042A Ford Taurus X
  • P042A Ford Tempo
  • P042A Ford Thunderbird
  • P042A Ford Transit
  • P042A Ford Transit Connect
  • P042A 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.