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Ford P242C

13. • DTCs P246E, P246F , P2470, P2471, P2472, P247B replace EGT -14. • DTCs P06EA, P06EB , P200C and/or P200E, proceed to Step 3. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE S

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceQualified service should be contacted if the warning persists, returns after a normal manufacturer-permitted restart, or affects driving or charging.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

Ford P242C: 13. • DTCs P246E, P246F , P2470, P2471, P2472, P247B replace EGT -14. • DTCs P06EA, P06EB , P200C and/or P200E, proceed to Step 3. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE S

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1. What does Ford P242C mean?

Ford P242C: 13. • DTCs P246E, P246F , P2470, P2471, P2472, P247B replace EGT -14. • DTCs P06EA, P06EB , P200C and/or P200E, proceed to Step 3. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE S

2. Technical explanation

The identity of P242C is verified for Ford. Available evidence does not yet establish a narrower subsystem or component-level failure.

3. What system is affected?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence. Urgency must be based on the exact vehicle warning and official guidance.

5. Ford P242C symptoms you may notice

Not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes of Ford P242C

Not yet established by verified evidence. A diagnostic identifier alone is not proof that a specific component has failed.

7. Can I drive with Ford P242C?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge with Ford P242C?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Preserve the exact diagnostic code and any accompanying vehicle warning before clearing anything.
  • Follow the manufacturer instructions shown in the vehicle or owner/service documentation.
  • Do not open or work on high-voltage components unless you are qualified and equipped for high-voltage service.

10. How to troubleshoot Ford P242C

  1. Record the exact code, warning text, vehicle model, model year, and operating condition when it appeared.
  2. Check the verified manufacturer or regulator source linked on this page for code-specific instructions.
  3. Avoid replacing parts based only on the code; code-specific component tests are not inferred when evidence does not provide them.
  4. Escalate to qualified service when the warning persists, affects driving/charging, or manufacturer guidance requires service.

11. When to contact service

Qualified service should be contacted if the warning persists, returns after a normal manufacturer-permitted restart, or affects driving or charging.

12. What the service center may check

Not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution for Ford P242C

Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

Not yet established by verified evidence.

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10204987: TSB160001
  • NHTSA: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10204986: LTR3756

16. Recall information

No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

haust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensor(s) as instr ucted below. Please refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-14, Engine Control Components f or EGT sensor locations and replacement procedure. • DTCs P0544, P0545, P0546, P2080, P2081, P2478 replace EGT -11. • DTCs P2031, P2032, P2033, P2084, P2085, P2479 replace EGT -12. • DTCs P242A, P242B , P242C , P242D , P242E, P247A replace EGT -13. • DTCs P246E, P246F , P2470, P2471, P2472, P247B replace EGT -14. • DTCs P06EA, P06EB , P200C and/or P200E, proceed to Step 3. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT EGT 12 EGT 14 EGT 13 1513A EGT 11 EGT 12 EGT 13 EGT 14 EGT 11 CAB AND C

19. Ford P242C frequently asked questions

What does P242C mean?

Ford P242C: 13. • DTCs P246E, P246F , P2470, P2471, P2472, P247B replace EGT -14. • DTCs P06EA, P06EB , P200C and/or P200E, proceed to Step 3. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE S

Can I drive with P242C?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Can I charge with P242C?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Does P242C require service?

Qualified service should be contacted if the warning persists, returns after a normal manufacturer-permitted restart, or affects driving or charging.

20. Sources & verification

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