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So, I plugged in at my home Emporia 48amp charger, and got a fault message charger fault. then I plug in my Ford portable charger, still get a fault message. I disconnected the 12v battery to see if it would reset. It didn't, still the same faults.
The outside lights on the charging port are white, one time it blinked red (charger Fault) if it was a solid red it would be internal fault (truck side). Made an appointment, with a local dealer squeezed me in about 10 days...
Anyone experience this? Ias there anything I can try? I guess I can go tto a charging station see what happens. but that's kind of far away.. Im at 82% but have to work this weekend that will take up most of what I have left. Maybe after the battery level goes down a bit it may charge.
I usually keep it charged to 90%
That’s not great. Do you have the ability to scan the truck for trouble codes?
I’ve heard of a few that have had failures with the truck’s onboard charger, but they don’t seem to be common. Home AC cables pipe voltage into the truck’s onboard charger that converts to DC voltage to charge the battery pack. Public fast chargers are different because they go around the truck’s onboard charger to pipe DC voltage right to the battery pack. You will be able to use these DC fast chargers even if your truck’s onboard charger has failed.
If you had a failure with a single charge cable, I’d say the cable was likely to blame. But if your Emporia and Ford cables are both not working, it sounds like you have a problem with the truck. Sounds like it’s time for a trip to the dealer, but you can probably charge with public fast chargers in the meantime.
Thanks.. I need to get a scanner.. thats good, I will definitely try that out with a public fast charger, at least that will get some miles until I can get this in for service. I had two cheaper trucks that would tow, so I could never be without a tow vehicle for work. But I had to sell them both to afford the down payment on the lightning. So I’m kinda in a pinch now with work. I’m just a small pressure washing business.. i took a chance but I didn’t think I would have this problem..
From what I’m reading it’s sounds like the SOBDM module
Yup, that's Ford-speak for the primary onboard charger. It sits on top of the front motor, right underneath the frunk. I don't have access to the labor guide, but it should be a relatively simple fix for any competent tech.
Oh that’s good! Do you think, the part is available? Is it something I can replace myself? Because my dealer is two weeks minimum just to diagnose. I can’t really drive it to a further dealer.. I guess I can tow it. I just needed fixed the fastest way possible regardless of the cost. I live in the panhandle of Florida.
Oh that’s good! Do you think, the part is available? Is it something I can replace myself? Because my dealer is two weeks minimum just to diagnose. I can’t really drive it to a further dealer.. I guess I can tow it. I just needed fixed the fastest way possible regardless of the cost. I live in the panhandle of Florida.
I'm sure it's possible if that's the failure, but it's not a cheap unit at almost $1,400. You should scan the truck for codes and make sure that's the failure before diving in, though. I've attached the repair instructions.
Ok good idea.. What’s a decent scanner that would pick up this code? Thanks for your help..
I’ve been using an OBDLink Bluetooth adapter with my smartphone because of how flexible it is. For codes like these, I use the Forscan app on a Windows or Android platform that’s connected via Bluetooth. Their top-end OBDLink MX+ will also speak iPhone, but it’s a pricey unit.
You can get cheaper OBD adapters from sellers on Amazon and EBay, but they’re known for being glitchy. OBDLink hardware is top-notch; my original MX was bought 9 years ago and still works great. I just upgraded to the MX+ because I wanted to be able to use my iPhone.
I’d suggest getting an adapter like that and downloading the Forscan app to scan for codes.
Get it back to your dealer, get a normal Loaner F150 to do you normal daily stuff until the Factory figures it out.
Most likely you got a ground or an open messing up recharging. Make wise decisions as this moves forward.
You do not dare touch that trucks stuff if it is in Warranty. Take to the Stealer ship. If you are basically an
Electrical Mt Funnel go to your Dealer. No clue what can happen with these Fillies under the right
circumstances. I have a bit of experience with Direct Current / alternating current drive power systems.
Let it be!
ok you're right. I'll have to tow it, or find a dealer that will take it in sooner than the local one. I didn't know if they would give me a loaner.
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