U0198

U0198 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

U0198 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 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.

Ford U0198 Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford U0198 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code U0198?

  • U0198 Ford Aerostar
  • U0198 Ford Bronco
  • U0198 Ford C-Max
  • U0198 Ford C-Max Energi
  • U0198 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • U0198 Ford Contour
  • U0198 Ford Crown Victoria
  • U0198 Ford EcoSport
  • U0198 Ford Econoline
  • U0198 Ford Edge
  • U0198 Ford Escape
  • U0198 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • U0198 Ford Escort
  • U0198 Ford Everest
  • U0198 Ford Excursion
  • U0198 Ford Expedition
  • U0198 Ford Explorer
  • U0198 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • U0198 Ford F-150
  • U0198 Ford F-250
  • U0198 Ford F-350
  • U0198 Ford Fiesta
  • U0198 Ford Flex
  • U0198 Ford Focus
  • U0198 Ford Focus Electric
  • U0198 Ford Freestar
  • U0198 Ford Freestyle
  • U0198 Ford Fusion
  • U0198 Ford Fusion Energi
  • U0198 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • U0198 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • U0198 Ford GT
  • U0198 Ford Mustang
  • U0198 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • U0198 Ford Mystique
  • U0198 Ford Probe
  • U0198 Ford Ranger
  • U0198 Ford Taurus
  • U0198 Ford Taurus X
  • U0198 Ford Tempo
  • U0198 Ford Thunderbird
  • U0198 Ford Transit
  • U0198 Ford Transit Connect
  • U0198 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.