Ford P0460 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0460 Ford

Fuel Level Sensor “A” Circuit

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0460 Ford definition:
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to the ECM. It consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the other side is variable resistor. Fuel level sensor output voltage changes depending on the movement of the fuel mechanical float.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0460 Ford
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Fuel level gauge improper operation

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0460 Ford
– Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted) – Fuel level sensor may be faulty – Combination meter The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: Even though the vehicle is parked, a signal being varied is sent from the fuel level sensor to ECM.

Possible Solutions


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Ford:

2013 Ford Taurus,2013 Ford Mustang,2013 Ford Kuga,2013 Ford Fusion,2012 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Mondeo,2011 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Edge,2010 Ford Mustang,2009 Ford Focus,2008 Ford Fiesta,2008 Ford Escape,2007 Ford Mondeo,2006 Ford Focus,2005 Ford Mustang,2005 Ford Escape,2003 Ford Mustang,2003 Ford Focus,2000 Ford Mustang

 

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