P1865 Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short to Ground
What does P1865 mean on a Ford?
P1865 — Transfer Case Contact Plate Power Short to Ground. This Ford-enhanced code applies to F-150, Super Duty, Explorer.
Common causes of P1865
- Power feed shorted to ground
- Pinched plate harness
- Chafed wiring on the transfer case
- Corroded connector
- Failed plate shorting supply
How to fix P1865
- Isolate the short with circuit testing
- Inspect harness routing on the case
- Disconnect the plate to see if the short follows
- Clean the connector
- Repair wiring or replace the plate