AI DamageU0212 code: Lost Communication With Steering Column Control Module
Code U0212 is named in 6 US owner complaints. Models: 4, model years 2014–2020.
What the code means
Lost Communication With Steering Column Control Module. Generic meaning per SAE J2012 (the same for all makes).
How to read U0212: the letter U means network communication between modules; the second digit 0 marks a generic SAE code shared by all makes; the last three characters 212 identify the specific fault.
Electric power steering, steering angle sensor and steering column codes. After a front wheel impact the steering angle sensor often needs calibration, and a bent rack or tie rod produces errors scanners describe as invalid data.
Key figures
- Complaints with this code
- 6
- Models
- 4
- Model years
- 2014–2020
Which models and years
Models whose owners name this code (4). Years link to the model year problems page.
Components named together with the code
Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).
Complaints by model year
What to do if an auction car has this code
- Compare steering wheel and wheel positions in photos: an off-center wheel with straight tires points to a bent tie rod or rack.
- After front suspension repair, budget steering angle sensor calibration and an alignment.
What owners report
Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.
While driving I will get a wrench symbol with a bunch of codes pop up U0121:00:28 U0131:00:28 U0137:00:28 U0164:00:28 U0199:00:28 U0200:00:28 U0212:00:28 U0252:00:28 U0256:00:28 U1012:00:28 P0557:00:28 P1935:00:68 P193E:00:28 I have also had it jerk while driving ( went down into first gear) while having no power to…
I went to OâReilleyâs and used their OBD2 scanner. It showed codes: U1012-00, U0212-00, U0121-00, P062C-00, all being communication errors. I got a new battery and had a shop scan it. The clockspring was bad so it was replaced with an OEM from Sunrise Ford.
If I am in cruise control when it happens vehicle abruptly disables cruise control. Codes when ready are U0002 and U0212. Same problem happened about a year ago, dealer reflashed ABS and sent me on my way. I informed them of other similar trucks experiencing the same issue and that it wasn't a reflash issue.
Related codes
Sources: public official US data (owner complaints) and the SAE J2012 standard. Complaints are owner statements not verified by the regulator. A code from a complaint does not replace a scan tool diagnosis. Data updated 2026-11-10.