Ford P0460
ability concerns such as hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power
Quick answer
For applicable 2012–2018 Ford Focus vehicles in the US, P0460 is listed in Ford campaign 24N07 in connection with drivability concerns including hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power. The supplied evidence does not establish a component-level fault, repair, driving safety status, or charging status.
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1. What does P0460 mean?
For applicable 2012–2018 Ford Focus vehicles in the US, P0460 is listed in Ford campaign 24N07 in connection with drivability concerns including hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power. The supplied evidence does not establish a component-level fault, repair, driving safety status, or charging status.
2. Technical explanation
The verified NHTSA-posted Ford manufacturer communication for 24N07 instructs service personnel to check for P0460 along with several other DTCs, or when the customer reports drivability concerns such as hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power. This evidence establishes an association within that service communication, but it does not establish that P0460 alone causes each listed concern.
3. What system is affected?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not provide a severity classification.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- Hesitation
- Rough idle
- Loss of power
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not state whether the vehicle is safe to drive with P0460.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not state whether charging is safe or affected.
9. What you can safely do
- Arrange diagnosis by a Ford dealer or qualified service provider, particularly if hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power is present.
- Do not assume that P0460 alone identifies the failed part or required repair.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Ford campaign 24N07 directs service personnel to check for P0460 and other listed DTCs, or for customer-reported drivability concerns including hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power.
- Further diagnostic steps are not established by the supplied verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Contact a Ford dealer or qualified service provider for diagnosis. The supplied evidence links P0460 to Ford communication 24N07 for applicable vehicles.
12. What the service center may check
- Check for DTC P0460.
- Check for the other DTCs listed in the communication: P0171, P0172, P0420, P1450, P0443, P0456, P0507, P144A, P2195, and P2196.
- Assess whether the customer reports hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Ford Focus · 2012–2018 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11012235: Ford 24N07, published December 4, 2024. The communication lists P0460 among DTCs to check and references drivability concerns such as hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified source: NHTSA-posted Ford manufacturer communication 24N07, NHTSA document MC-11012235-0001: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11012235-0001.pdf. Verified applicability supplied: 2012–2018 Ford Focus, US.
- NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11012235: 24N07 · official_tsb
19. Frequently asked questions
What does P0460 mean for a 2012–2018 Ford Focus?
In the supplied verified Ford evidence, P0460 is listed for applicable US 2012–2018 Ford Focus vehicles in a communication addressing DTC checks and drivability concerns. A component-level meaning is not established by the supplied evidence.
Can P0460 be related to hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power?
Yes. The verified Ford communication instructs service personnel to check P0460 and other listed DTCs when there are drivability concerns such as hesitation, rough idle, or loss of power. It does not establish that P0460 by itself is the cause.
Is it safe to drive with P0460?
Not yet established by verified evidence.