FHE01 Error in Forza Horizon 6 — Causes & Fixes (PC)

The FHE01 error in Forza Horizon 6 usually appears after the intro logos when the game tries to initialize input devices. It is commonly tied to Steam Input, unsupported controllers, or missing Xbox accessory drivers—not a broken GPU.

Fix 1: Disable Steam Input (most common)

1. Close FH6 completely.
2. Steam Library → right-click Forza Horizon 6 → Properties.
3. Open Controller settings.
4. Set Steam Input to Disabled for this game.
5. Launch FH6 again with a standard Xbox-compatible controller connected.

Fix 2: Install Xbox Extended Feature Support Driver

1. Steam → Settings → Controller → General.
2. Install Xbox Extended Feature Support Driver if prompted.
3. Reboot Windows.

Fix 3: Remove conflicting software

• Uninstall Citrix Workspace if present (known conflict with Forza titles on PC).
• Disconnect sim wheels and Steam Controller until the game loads; reconnect after the main menu.
• Close DS4Windows / reWASD unless you know the exact FH6-compatible profile.

Fix 4: Verify files & update Windows

• Steam → Verify integrity of game files.
• Windows Update → install all pending updates.
• Update motherboard chipset drivers.

If FHE01 persists

Some players still crash after all steps; monitor Steam FH6 troubleshooting discussions for patch notes. Report the error via Forza Support with your GPU model and controller type.

Related guides

• Controller not working — Steam Input
• Logitech G923 wheel fix
• FH6 won’t launch checklist