U0133moderate severityNetwork
Lost Communication with Suspension Control Module A
on 2011 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 · AWD
What this code means
Cannot communicate with the primary suspension control module for adaptive or active suspension.
Symptoms
- Suspension warning light
- Ride quality degraded
- Dampers in default mode
- Sport/comfort mode not available
Common causes
- Suspension module failure
- CAN bus wiring
- Module power loss
- Fuse blown
- Damper solenoid wiring issue
Diagnostic steps
- Check suspension module fuse
- Test power and ground
- Check CAN wiring
- Test damper solenoids
- Scan for suspension DTCs
Repair notes
Active suspension defaults to firm setting when module communication is lost. Check fuses first.
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