B1318 - 1996 ford explorer this code and b1317 does this mean i need a battery

Question

b1318 and b1317 does this mean i need a battery

Answer 1

B1318 Battery voltage low

B1317 Battery voltage high

This is for the ABS system , which is very dependant on the battery and the charging system. B1317 can happen if you recently had the vehicle jump started. B1318 would be a indication that you need to check the charging system for proper charging condition. A good battery should have 12.5 volts or more and charging system should be 2 volts above battery voltage about 14.5 volts

Answer 2

According to the 1996 Ford Explorer factory service manual, the B1317 and B1318 codes depend on which module the code was generated.

B1317 FORD Code - Battery Voltage High
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B1318 FORD Code - Battery Voltage Low
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Since you have both codes, you should start by checking the battery condition and if possible, the charging system.