The Lemon IndexAnother computer in the car received data from the brake system control module that did not make sense.
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
A fault inside the brake system control module. Then: network wiring problem; needs a software update.
Owners named U0418 in 24 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford Escape.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name U0418, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2008 Ford Escape
The details
What U0418 means
Another computer in the car received data from the brake system control module that did not make sense.
Can I drive with U0418?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
71% of the owner complaints that name U0418 also say the car brakes or ABS act up. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of U0418
- A fault inside the brake system control module
- Network wiring problem
- Needs a software update
- Weak battery
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Brakes or ABS act up: 71% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 29% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 21% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report U0418 most
2008 Ford Escape (2).
Related codes
U0416 U0415 U0420 U0422 U0423 U0428 U0404 U0403
Quick answers
What does U0418 mean?
Invalid Data Received From Brake System Control Module. Another computer in the car received data from the brake system control module that did not make sense.
Can I drive with U0418?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
What causes U0418?
A fault inside the brake system control module; Network wiring problem; Needs a software update; Weak battery.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names U0418. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.