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Ford B118D

11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics le

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService support is appropriate because the verified information identifies a module-stored DTC and a possible mirror-to-BLIS wiring-connector issue. Whether service is required immediately is not yet established by verified evidence.
Confidence95%

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Ford DTC B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 may be stored in the passenger door module (PDM). Verified Ford communications state this may be due to the wiring connector between the mirror and the BLIS module.

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1. What does B118D mean?

Ford DTC B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 may be stored in the passenger door module (PDM). Verified Ford communications state this may be due to the wiring connector between the mirror and the BLIS module.

2. Technical explanation

The supplied official NHTSA-posted Ford manufacturer communications identify B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 as codes stored in the passenger door module (PDM). The communications state that a possible reason is the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. The supplied evidence is truncated and does not establish the complete diagnostic procedure or repair.

3. What system is affected?

Passenger door module (PDM), mirror-to-BLIS-module wiring connector, and BLIS-related mirror circuit.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM).
  • Additional driver-visible symptoms are not yet established by verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • The wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module may be involved, according to the verified Ford communications.

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

  • Arrange diagnosis by a Ford dealer or qualified service provider.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage repairs; no high-voltage repair procedure is established by the supplied evidence.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Use Ford diagnostic procedures to diagnose B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 in the PDM.
  2. The supplied evidence indicates the mirror-to-BLIS-module wiring connector should be considered during diagnosis.
  3. Specific inspection steps, test values, and repair instructions are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Service support is appropriate because the verified information identifies a module-stored DTC and a possible mirror-to-BLIS wiring-connector issue. Whether service is required immediately is not yet established by verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Check for B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM).
  • Diagnose the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module in accordance with Ford diagnostic information.
  • Any further checks are not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • A verified final repair resolution is not available in the supplied evidence.
  • The official communications identify the mirror-to-BLIS-module wiring connector as a possible diagnostic focus.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Ford SSM 54313, published through NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11024526 on 2025-10-21. It identifies B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 in the PDM and states the mirror-to-BLIS-module wiring connector may be involved.
  • Ford SSM 54720, published through NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11031263 on 2026-04-02. It similarly identifies B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 in the PDM and states the mirror-to-BLIS-module wiring connector may be involved.

16. Recall information

  • No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Applicable verified vehicle coverage: 2020-2025 Ford Escape and 2020-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E in the United States. Official sources: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11024526 (SSM 54313) and NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11031263 (SSM 54720).

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Ford code B118D:11 or B118D:15 indicate?

The supplied Ford communications identify B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 as stored in the passenger door module (PDM).

What may cause B118D:11 or B118D:15?

Ford's communications state it may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module.

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?

The verified applicability data covers U.S. 2020-2025 Ford Escape and 2020-2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles.

Is it safe to drive or charge with B118D?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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