P1242

P1242 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

P1242 Diagnosis

The fuse in the main PDM powering this circuit may be open. The root cause could be excessive loads on an output, or a short to ground in the VBAT2 supply to the CHM.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 FF.

The End of Frame air output circuit is commanded OFF, but air pressure is detected at the pressure feedback switch. Troubleshoot for an End of Frame air solenoid fault, and for an air pressure switch short circuit fault.

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How To Fix Ford P1242 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code P1242?

  • P1242 Ford Aerostar
  • P1242 Ford Bronco
  • P1242 Ford C-Max
  • P1242 Ford C-Max Energi
  • P1242 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • P1242 Ford Contour
  • P1242 Ford Crown Victoria
  • P1242 Ford EcoSport
  • P1242 Ford Econoline
  • P1242 Ford Edge
  • P1242 Ford Escape
  • P1242 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • P1242 Ford Escort
  • P1242 Ford Everest
  • P1242 Ford Excursion
  • P1242 Ford Expedition
  • P1242 Ford Explorer
  • P1242 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • P1242 Ford F-150
  • P1242 Ford F-250
  • P1242 Ford F-350
  • P1242 Ford Fiesta
  • P1242 Ford Flex
  • P1242 Ford Focus
  • P1242 Ford Focus Electric
  • P1242 Ford Freestar
  • P1242 Ford Freestyle
  • P1242 Ford Fusion
  • P1242 Ford Fusion Energi
  • P1242 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • P1242 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • P1242 Ford GT
  • P1242 Ford Mustang
  • P1242 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • P1242 Ford Mystique
  • P1242 Ford Probe
  • P1242 Ford Ranger
  • P1242 Ford Taurus
  • P1242 Ford Taurus X
  • P1242 Ford Tempo
  • P1242 Ford Thunderbird
  • P1242 Ford Transit
  • P1242 Ford Transit Connect
  • P1242 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.