B1342 on Ford
Control module internal fault (Ford, Lincoln)
Severity: Inspect soon
Ford bulletins show this code in the airbag and anti-lock brake modules, and owner's manuals say an airbag fault needs prompt attention because the airbags may not work properly.
This page covers only what differs on Ford. For what B1342 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the B1342 guide.
What's different on Ford
FordYour car
2001–2003 · Windstar
Supported by vehicle dataFord's bulletin names B1342 a restraints control module fault on the Windstar, Freestar and Crown Victoria. Whether it is still current is not verified.
2007–2008 · Ranger
Supported by vehicle dataOn the Ranger, Ford's bulletin places B1342 in the occupant classification module. Whether it is still current is not verified.
04136Status unverified
DTC B1342 (restraints control module fault)
2001–2005windstar, freestar, crown-victoria · issued · NHTSA 10009320
Service information for B1342 stored in the restraints control module.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
15106Status unverified
4WABS lamp with B1342 (anti-lock brake control module failure)
2001explorer-sport-trac · issued · NHTSA 621122
Covers 4x4 vehicles with the ABS lamp on and B1342 in self-test.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
20147Status unverified
B1342 in the occupant classification sensor module
2007–2008ranger · issued · NHTSA 10024696
Service information for B1342 stored in the occupant classification module.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
BC0106960102Status unverified
False ABS codes on Econoline with 4WABS
1994–1996econoline · issued · NHTSA 46431
If B1342, C1222, C1115 and C1226 are all stored, do not replace the module; clear the codes.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
Sources and review
- 04136: DTC B1342 (restraints control module fault)
- 20147: 2007–2008 Ranger, B1342 in occupant classification sensor system module
- 15106: 4WABS lamp with DTC B1342 (anti-lock brake control module failure)
- 2023 Accord Owner's Manual: Airbag System Indicators
- Camry Owner's Manual (OM06291U)
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