U0416moderate severityNetwork
Invalid Data Received from Vehicle Dynamics Control Module
on 2000 Ford Thunderbird 5.0L V8 · FWD
What this code means
Data from the stability control or yaw rate module is invalid.
Symptoms
- Stability control disabled
- ESC warning light
- Vehicle dynamics system fault
- Traction control off
Common causes
- Yaw rate sensor calibration lost
- CAN bus noise
- Module partial failure
- Sensor wiring issue
Diagnostic steps
- Check yaw rate sensor data with scan tool
- Recalibrate yaw rate sensor
- Check CAN bus quality
- Test sensor wiring
- Update module software
Repair notes
Recalibrate yaw rate sensor. If calibration fails, replace sensor module.
Other Network codes on this vehicle
U0001
High Speed CAN Communication Bus
U0002
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Performance
U0003
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Open
U0004
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) Low
U0005
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (+) High
U0006
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Open
U0007
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) Low
U0008
High Speed CAN Communication Bus (-) High
U0009
High Speed CAN Communication Bus Shorted Together
U0010
Medium Speed CAN Communication Bus