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2021 FORD BRONCO

2.3L I4 EcoBoost4WDAUTOMATICgasturbo
18 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor595Torque4826Fluid9DTC968Battery1Maintenance0Recalls18
U0169low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Fuel Level Control Module

on 2021 Ford Bronco 2.3L I4 EcoBoost · 4WD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the fuel level sender or fuel gauge control module.

Symptoms

  • Fuel gauge not reading
  • Fuel level stuck at one position
  • Low fuel warning inaccurate
  • Range calculator not working

Common causes

  • Fuel level module failure
  • CAN bus wiring
  • Module power loss
  • Fuel sender failure
  • Fuse blown

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check fuel gauge module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Check CAN wiring
  4. Test fuel level sender resistance
  5. Inspect fuel tank wiring connector

Repair notes

Check fuses and fuel sender. Fuel sender is most common failure point.

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