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B1342 on FORD FUSION

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2011, 2010

What B1342 Means on Your FORD FUSION

Real FORD FUSION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Traction control system warning along with notification to check advanced break system. Below is the diagnosis from dealership. This matches with known issue for safety recall 19S54. My car was manufactured approximately 20 days after the window for this recall however it is the exact same issue."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 06/05/2023

"Upon starting my car after being parked overnight, the "service advanc trac message came on along with red brake light, abs light, traction control, and check brake system message."

— 2011 FORD FUSION owner • SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 03/02/2015

"When starting vehicle red brake light on, abs light, traction control light, check brake system message and service advance trac message on verified by ford service technician: ids test had code for b1342, internal fault in control module, needs abs control module replaced at cost of $860."

— 2011 FORD FUSION owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 03/04/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of B1342 on FORD FUSION

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2011
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

B1342 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026