P0496

P0496 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

P0496 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 supplies battery power on this circuit when the key is in the RUN or CRANK positions. Troubleshoot for a wiring fault shorting this circuit to ground or for too many optional circuits spliced into it that is causing the BHM to turn it off.

The suspension proportioning output circuit is commanded OFF, but air pressure is detected at the pressure feedback switch. Troubleshoot for suspension proportioning air solenoid fault, and for air pressure switch short circuit fault.

Ford P0496 Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford P0496 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code P0496?

  • P0496 Ford Aerostar
  • P0496 Ford Bronco
  • P0496 Ford C-Max
  • P0496 Ford C-Max Energi
  • P0496 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • P0496 Ford Contour
  • P0496 Ford Crown Victoria
  • P0496 Ford EcoSport
  • P0496 Ford Econoline
  • P0496 Ford Edge
  • P0496 Ford Escape
  • P0496 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • P0496 Ford Escort
  • P0496 Ford Everest
  • P0496 Ford Excursion
  • P0496 Ford Expedition
  • P0496 Ford Explorer
  • P0496 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • P0496 Ford F-150
  • P0496 Ford F-250
  • P0496 Ford F-350
  • P0496 Ford Fiesta
  • P0496 Ford Flex
  • P0496 Ford Focus
  • P0496 Ford Focus Electric
  • P0496 Ford Freestar
  • P0496 Ford Freestyle
  • P0496 Ford Fusion
  • P0496 Ford Fusion Energi
  • P0496 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • P0496 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • P0496 Ford GT
  • P0496 Ford Mustang
  • P0496 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • P0496 Ford Mystique
  • P0496 Ford Probe
  • P0496 Ford Ranger
  • P0496 Ford Taurus
  • P0496 Ford Taurus X
  • P0496 Ford Tempo
  • P0496 Ford Thunderbird
  • P0496 Ford Transit
  • P0496 Ford Transit Connect
  • P0496 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.