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Ford B115E

97, B15E1:97 and/or B15E2:97 stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR). These DTCs should be disregarded unless it is a DTC w

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact a Ford dealer or qualified Ford service provider if the Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked message is present or if diagnosis is needed. The supplied evidence does not establish whether service is required in every case.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For applicable Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, B115E:97 may be stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR) with a “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message. Ford communications state that B115E:97, B15E1:97, and B15E2:97 should be disregarded unless a DTC beginning with “B15E” is also present; the supplied evidence truncates the remainder of that condition.

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1. What does B115E mean?

For applicable Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, B115E:97 may be stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR) with a “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message. Ford communications state that B115E:97, B15E1:97, and B15E2:97 should be disregarded unless a DTC beginning with “B15E” is also present; the supplied evidence truncates the remainder of that condition.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Ford/NHTSA manufacturer communications associate B115E:97 with the driver status monitor camera module (CMR). The communications describe a possible Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked message and/or stored DTCs B115E:97, B15E1:97, and B15E2:97. The supplied 2023 communication explicitly says these DTCs should be disregarded unless a DTC beginning with “B15E” is also stored, but the supplied source excerpt is truncated and does not establish the full qualifying DTC or diagnostic decision process.

3. What system is affected?

Driver status monitor camera module (CMR), also described in the communications in connection with the driver monitoring camera.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The verified evidence does not establish severity.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message may be displayed.
  • B115E:97 may be stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR).
  • B15E1:97 and/or B15E2:97 may also be stored.

6. Possible causes

  • 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

  • Do not assume that B115E:97 alone identifies a failed camera module.
  • Have a Ford-qualified service provider review all stored DTCs in the driver status monitor camera module, including whether an additional qualifying B15E-series DTC is present.
  • Do not perform high-voltage repair work; no high-voltage repair procedure is established by the supplied evidence.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Verify whether the vehicle displays a “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message.
  2. Read the DTCs stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR).
  3. Check whether B115E:97, B15E1:97, and/or B15E2:97 are present.
  4. Review the complete Ford service communication and all CMR DTCs. The supplied evidence states these DTCs should be disregarded unless a DTC beginning with “B15E” is also present, but does not provide the complete qualifying condition.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Ford dealer or qualified Ford service provider if the Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked message is present or if diagnosis is needed. The supplied evidence does not establish whether service is required in every case.

12. What the service center may check

  • Retrieve all DTCs from the driver status monitor camera module (CMR).
  • Determine whether B115E:97, B15E1:97, and/or B15E2:97 are stored.
  • Determine whether an additional DTC beginning with “B15E” is present, using the complete applicable Ford communication.
  • Consult the applicable Ford Special Service Message (SSM) for vehicle-specific diagnosis and correction.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Ford communications state that a correction procedure exists, but the supplied evidence summary truncates the procedure after “place the steering wheel i”.
  • No specific repair, part replacement, software update, or calibration procedure is established by the supplied evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • SSM 50385 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10207055, published January 11, 2022: Applies to some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles; describes a Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked message and/or B115E:97, B15E1:97, and/or B15E2:97 in the CMR.
  • SSM 50497 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10208145, published February 16, 2022: Applies to some 2021–2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles; describes the same message and/or DTC set in the CMR.
  • SSM 51776 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10239098, published July 6, 2023: Includes Mustang Mach-E among listed Ford vehicles and states that these DTCs should be disregarded unless a DTC beginning with “B15E” is also present; the supplied excerpt is truncated.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official evidence supplied: NHTSA-hosted Ford manufacturer communications SSM 50385 (NHTSA ID 10207055), SSM 50497 (NHTSA ID 10208145), and SSM 51776 (NHTSA ID 10239098).

19. Frequently asked questions

What does B115E:97 indicate on a Mustang Mach-E?

The verified communications associate B115E:97 with the driver status monitor camera module (CMR) and a possible Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked message.

Should B115E:97 be repaired by itself?

The supplied 2023 Ford communication says B115E:97, B15E1:97, and B15E2:97 should be disregarded unless a DTC beginning with “B15E” is also present. The excerpt does not establish the complete condition or repair path.

Which Mustang Mach-E model years are covered by the supplied evidence?

The supplied applicability data lists U.S. 2021–2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. Individual communications cite some 2021 vehicles, some 2021–2022 vehicles, and a later communication that includes Mustang Mach-E without a complete model-year excerpt.

Is B115E:97 related to charging or the high-voltage battery?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied evidence identifies the driver status monitor camera module, not a charging or high-voltage battery system.

20. Sources & verification

Verified
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