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2021 FORD BRONCO

2.3L I4 EcoBoost4WDAUTOMATICgasturbo
18 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor595Torque4826Fluid9DTC968Battery1Maintenance0Recalls18
U0401moderate severityNetwork

Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM

on 2021 Ford Bronco 2.3L I4 EcoBoost · 4WD

What this code means

The data received from the PCM is invalid or corrupted.

Symptoms

  • Various warning lights
  • Erratic system behavior

Common causes

  • PCM software issue
  • CAN bus noise
  • PCM failure
  • Wiring interference

Diagnostic steps

  1. Update PCM software
  2. Check for TSBs
  3. Test CAN bus signal quality
  4. Check for electromagnetic interference

Repair notes

Reprogram PCM. Check CAN bus.

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