P8C42

P8C42 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

P8C42 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 position information for the switch becomes Not Available. Remove the duplicate Smart Switch, then use ServiceLink to verify that the correct Smart Switches are configured for the vehicle.

Engine starting is disabled and other optional functions may be interrupted until the fault is corrected and the ignition switch is cycled.

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How To Fix Ford P8C42 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code P8C42?

  • P8C42 Ford Aerostar
  • P8C42 Ford Bronco
  • P8C42 Ford C-Max
  • P8C42 Ford C-Max Energi
  • P8C42 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • P8C42 Ford Contour
  • P8C42 Ford Crown Victoria
  • P8C42 Ford EcoSport
  • P8C42 Ford Econoline
  • P8C42 Ford Edge
  • P8C42 Ford Escape
  • P8C42 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • P8C42 Ford Escort
  • P8C42 Ford Everest
  • P8C42 Ford Excursion
  • P8C42 Ford Expedition
  • P8C42 Ford Explorer
  • P8C42 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • P8C42 Ford F-150
  • P8C42 Ford F-250
  • P8C42 Ford F-350
  • P8C42 Ford Fiesta
  • P8C42 Ford Flex
  • P8C42 Ford Focus
  • P8C42 Ford Focus Electric
  • P8C42 Ford Freestar
  • P8C42 Ford Freestyle
  • P8C42 Ford Fusion
  • P8C42 Ford Fusion Energi
  • P8C42 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • P8C42 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • P8C42 Ford GT
  • P8C42 Ford Mustang
  • P8C42 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • P8C42 Ford Mystique
  • P8C42 Ford Probe
  • P8C42 Ford Ranger
  • P8C42 Ford Taurus
  • P8C42 Ford Taurus X
  • P8C42 Ford Tempo
  • P8C42 Ford Thunderbird
  • P8C42 Ford Transit
  • P8C42 Ford Transit Connect
  • P8C42 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.