What does this code mean?
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Manufacturer wording
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P0460FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTIONManufacturer communications
4Original wording in English
FORD
Reported code forms P0460
Some 2012-2015 Focus vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel gauge indication and/or inaccurate distance to empty. The vehicle may also exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes…
FORD
Reported code forms P0460
FORD 2012-2014 FOCUS: CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE INDICATION LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC CODES P0420, P1450, P0452,P0456, P0460 OR P2196. *LJ
FORD
Reported code forms P0460
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
FORD
Reported code forms P0460
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERMARKET REMOTE START SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
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