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Ford 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 with a stat

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact a Ford dealer or qualified service facility if the driver-monitoring message persists or if diagnostic evaluation identifies a qualifying DTC status. The supplied evidence does not establish urgency, drivability, or charging restrictions.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For applicable Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, B15E1:97 may be stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR), sometimes with a “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message. Ford communications identify this condition and state that these DTCs should be disregarded unless the DTC has a status; the supplied evidence does not include the full status criterion or procedure.

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1. What does B15E1 mean?

For applicable Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, B15E1:97 may be stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR), sometimes with a “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message. Ford communications identify this condition and state that these DTCs should be disregarded unless the DTC has a status; the supplied evidence does not include the full status criterion or procedure.

2. Technical explanation

B15E1:97 is documented in Ford manufacturer communications as a diagnostic trouble code stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR). The same communications also reference B115E:97 and B15E2:97. The verified evidence associates these codes with a possible “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message. The supplied diagnostic title also states that B15E1:97 and/or B15E2:97 should be disregarded unless the DTC has a status, but the specific qualifying status is not provided in the supplied evidence.

3. What system is affected?

Driver status monitor camera module (CMR) / driver-monitoring camera system.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

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

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied Ford communications identify the message and DTCs but do not provide a complete cause description.

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

  • Record the exact DTC suffix/status shown by the diagnostic tool before clearing codes.
  • If a “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message is present, arrange evaluation by a Ford dealer or qualified service facility if it persists.
  • Do not assume B15E1:97 alone establishes a component failure; the supplied Ford information says these DTCs should be disregarded unless a qualifying DTC status is present, but does not provide that status detail.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether B15E1:97 is stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR).
  2. Check whether a “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message is present.
  3. Check for the related DTCs cited in the Ford communications: B115E:97 and B15E2:97.
  4. Review the exact DTC status using Ford service information. The qualifying status referred to in the supplied evidence is not included here.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Ford dealer or qualified service facility if the driver-monitoring message persists or if diagnostic evaluation identifies a qualifying DTC status. The supplied evidence does not establish urgency, drivability, or charging restrictions.

12. What the service center may check

  • Retrieve codes and their exact suffix/status from the driver status monitor camera module (CMR).
  • Determine whether the vehicle displays “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked.”
  • Consult the applicable Ford Special Service Message for the full status criteria and service procedure.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Ford communications for applicable vehicles state that the condition can be corrected by placing the steering wheel in the center position, but the supplied evidence is truncated and does not provide the complete procedure or any additional repair steps.
  • No further repair resolution is established by the supplied verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Ford SSM 50385 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10207055, published January 11, 2022: applies to some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles and references a Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked message and/or B115E:97, B15E1:97, and/or B15E2:97 in the CMR.
  • Ford SSM 50497 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10208145, published February 16, 2022: applies to 2021–2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles and references the same message and DTCs.
  • Ford SSM 51776 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10239098, published July 6, 2023: cited as official source evidence for the statement that these DTCs should be disregarded unless a DTC has a status; the supplied summary does not establish Mustang Mach-E applicability for this communication.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified official sources are Ford manufacturer communications published through NHTSA: SSM 50385 (NHTSA ID 10207055), SSM 50497 (NHTSA ID 10208145), and SSM 51776 (NHTSA ID 10239098).

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Ford DTC B15E1:97 refer to in the supplied evidence?

It is a code stored in the driver status monitor camera module (CMR), documented alongside a possible “Driver Monitoring Camera Blocked” message.

Is B15E1:97 necessarily a failed camera module?

No such conclusion is established by the supplied verified evidence. Ford’s supplied wording says these DTCs should be disregarded unless a qualifying DTC status is present, but that status is not provided.

Which Mustang Mach-E vehicles are covered by the supplied applicability evidence?

Ford Mustang Mach-E model years 2021–2023 in the United States are listed in the supplied applicability data. The cited SSM 50385 specifically references some 2021 vehicles, while SSM 50497 references 2021–2022 vehicles.

Can the vehicle be driven or charged with B15E1:97?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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