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Ford 1 Pedal Drive Fault - Press Brake Pedal To Reduce Speed

1 Pedal Drive Fault - Press Brake Pedal To Reduce Speed

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ServiceContact an authorized Ford service provider for diagnosis. The supplied official communications contain service procedures for qualifying vehicles, but the procedure details are not included in the supplied evidence.
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For certain 2021-2023 US Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, Ford service communications document the message “1 Pedal Drive Fault - Press Brake Pedal To Reduce Speed.” The message may be accompanied by deactivation of the 1 Pedal Drive feature and DTC P0C2F:92.

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1. What does 1 Pedal Drive Fault - Press Brake Pedal To Reduce Speed mean?

For certain 2021-2023 US Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, Ford service communications document the message “1 Pedal Drive Fault - Press Brake Pedal To Reduce Speed.” The message may be accompanied by deactivation of the 1 Pedal Drive feature and DTC P0C2F:92.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Ford communications submitted to NHTSA describe this as a warning displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). One communication states that the customer may notice 1 Pedal Drive has been deactivated. Another states the message may occur after a recent powertrain software update and references DTC P0C2F:92 stored in the SOBDMC. The supplied evidence does not establish a complete technical root cause or a specific owner-performed remedy.

3. What system is affected?

1 Pedal Drive feature; instrument panel cluster (IPC). The supplied evidence also references the SOBDMC when DTC P0C2F:92 is stored.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The diagnostic record does not provide a verified severity classification.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • “1 Pedal Drive Fault - Press Brake Pedal To Reduce Speed” message displayed in the IPC.
  • 1 Pedal Drive feature may be deactivated.
  • DTC P0C2F:92 may be stored in the SOBDMC.
  • The warning may occur after a recent powertrain software update.

6. Possible causes

  • A recent powertrain software update is identified in Ford SSM 52498 as a documented context for the warning message and P0C2F:92. A complete root cause is not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Press the brake pedal to reduce speed when the warning message is displayed, as stated in the warning.
  • Arrange diagnosis by an authorized Ford service provider.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or powertrain repairs yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether the vehicle is a 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E in the US.
  2. Record the exact IPC message and whether 1 Pedal Drive has been deactivated.
  3. Have a service provider check for DTC P0C2F:92 in the SOBDMC.
  4. Provide the service provider with the vehicle’s recent powertrain software-update history.
  5. Ask the service provider to review Ford TSB 25-2216, TSB 24-2187, and SSM 52498 for applicability.

11. When to contact service

Contact an authorized Ford service provider for diagnosis. The supplied official communications contain service procedures for qualifying vehicles, but the procedure details are not included in the supplied evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify the IPC warning message.
  • Verify whether 1 Pedal Drive is deactivated.
  • Check whether DTC P0C2F:92 is stored in the SOBDMC.
  • Determine whether the vehicle received a recent powertrain software update.
  • Review applicable Ford service communications.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Ford TSB 24-2187 instructs technicians to follow its service procedure for 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles meeting its listed criteria, including the IPC warning message.
  • Ford TSB 25-2216 addresses certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles with this message and may involve DTC P0C2F:92.
  • The exact repair steps and final repair outcome are not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Ford TSB 25-2216, published May 21, 2025; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11018618.
  • Ford SSM 52498, published April 30, 2024; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10254147.
  • Ford TSB 24-2187, published June 10, 2024; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11001647.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications: TSB 25-2216 (NHTSA 11018618), SSM 52498 (NHTSA 10254147), and TSB 24-2187 (NHTSA 11001647).

19. Frequently asked questions

What does this warning mean?

Verified evidence identifies it as a 1 Pedal Drive fault warning displayed in the instrument panel cluster. Ford communications state that 1 Pedal Drive may be deactivated.

Which vehicles are documented as affected?

The supplied applicability record identifies US-market 2021-2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.

Is P0C2F:92 related?

Yes. Ford communications reference DTC P0C2F:92, including storage in the SOBDMC, in connection with this warning.

Can I continue driving?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The warning itself directs the driver to press the brake pedal to reduce speed.

Is there a recall?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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