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P06A6

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Manufacturer communications

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SSM 50245 ↗

FORD

Some 2020-2021 Escape vehicles may exhibit various symptoms due to a loss of voltage reference (VREF) from the 14290 harness above the steering shaft u-joint. Possible symptoms may include an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL),runs rough, fuse 44 open and may or may not set DTCs P06A7, P0840, P0842, P0845, P0847, P2122…

SSM 50116 ↗

FORD

Some 2020-2021 Escape vehicles may exhibit a loss of voltage reference (VREF) or runs rough, blow fuse 44 and may or may not set DTC's P06A7,P0840,P0842,P0845,P0847,P2122,P2127,P0522,P008A,P06A6,P2196,P0192, P0212,P0340,P0344,P0365,P0532,P06E9,P0369,C175E,C175B,C2302,P0369. The 14290 harness directly above the steering shaft u-j…

TSB 19-2231 ↗

FORD

Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P1291, P1292, P0191 and/or P06A6. This may be due to an engine harness chafe on the powertrain control module (PCM) bracket. Before completing Powertrain Control/Emissi…

SSM 46456 ↗

FORD

SOME 2017 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L ENGINE AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 07-FEB-17 MAY EXHIBIT A ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DTC P06A6, P0193, P02E9, P0335, P0532 AND/OR P2454. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A CONCERN WITH THE REFERENCE VOLTAGE OR SIGNAL RETURN CIRCUIT OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CK…

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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MakeModelModel year
FordESCAPE ↗2021
FordESCAPE ↗2020
FordF-250 SD ↗2019
FordF-250 SD ↗2018
FordF-250 SD ↗2017
FordF-350 SD ↗2019
FordF-350 SD ↗2018
FordF-350 SD ↗2017

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.