P1018 – Fuel Pump A Control Module Communication Error (Ford)
Description
P1018 Ford indicates a communication error between the PCM and the fuel pump control module. This can cause stalling or no-start conditions.
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- No start
- Stalling
- Low power
Causes
- CAN wiring fault
- Faulty FPDM
- Connector corrosion
Diagnosis
- Check CAN wiring
- Inspect FPDM
- Scan for network faults
Repair
- Repair wiring
- Replace FPDM
- Clean connectors