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Ford P0025

14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been upda

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService involvement is appropriate because the official communication directs diagnosis to an updated Ford Pinpoint Test HK. The evidence does not establish urgency, drivability restrictions, or a mandatory repair.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For applicable 2015–2021 Ford C-MAX, Escape, Focus, and Fusion vehicles in the US, Ford/NHTSA communication SSM 54366 identifies P0025 as one of several DTCs that may accompany an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). The communication states that Pinpoint Test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) information or Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 303-14 was updated. The supplied evidence does not establish the full DTC definition, a specific fault cause, or a repair.

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1. What does P0025 mean?

For applicable 2015–2021 Ford C-MAX, Escape, Focus, and Fusion vehicles in the US, Ford/NHTSA communication SSM 54366 identifies P0025 as one of several DTCs that may accompany an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). The communication states that Pinpoint Test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) information or Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 303-14 was updated. The supplied evidence does not establish the full DTC definition, a specific fault cause, or a repair.

2. Technical explanation

Verified evidence links P0025 to Ford SSM 54366, published through NHTSA as Manufacturer Communication 11025611 on November 12, 2025. The communication covers an illuminated MIL with P0025 and/or several related listed DTCs. It specifically notes an update to Pinpoint Test HK in the PC/ED information or Section 303-14 of the WSM. The provided excerpt does not include the revised test steps or diagnostic outcome.

3. What system is affected?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The communication references PC/ED information and WSM Section 303-14, but the supplied evidence does not identify a system name.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. No severity classification is established by the verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • An illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is identified in the NHTSA/Ford communication.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied communication excerpt does not identify a root cause for P0025.

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 stored DTCs and the vehicle identification information for diagnosis.
  • Have a qualified Ford service facility consult the updated Pinpoint Test HK in PC/ED information or WSM Section 303-14.
  • Do not assume that P0025 alone identifies a specific failed component based on the supplied evidence.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether P0025 is stored along with any other DTCs identified in SSM 54366.
  2. Use the updated Pinpoint Test HK in Ford PC/ED information or WSM Section 303-14. The supplied evidence does not provide the test procedure itself.
  3. Not yet established by verified evidence whether any particular inspection, wiring check, component test, software action, or replacement is required.

11. When to contact service

Service involvement is appropriate because the official communication directs diagnosis to an updated Ford Pinpoint Test HK. The evidence does not establish urgency, drivability restrictions, or a mandatory repair.

12. What the service center may check

  • Retrieve and document all stored DTCs.
  • Consult Ford SSM 54366 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11025611.
  • Perform the updated Pinpoint Test HK referenced in PC/ED information or WSM Section 303-14.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied source confirms an updated diagnostic test, not a specific repair or resolution.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Ford SSM 54366, published through NHTSA as Manufacturer Communication 11025611 on November 12, 2025. It applies to an illuminated MIL with P0025 and/or P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, or P0024, and states that Pinpoint Test HK in PC/ED or WSM Section 303-14 was updated.

16. Recall information

  • No recall is established by the supplied verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11025611, Ford SSM 54366, published November 12, 2025: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2025-2026.zip#nhtsa_id=11025611

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Ford P0025 mean in this evidence?

The supplied evidence does not provide a full DTC definition. It identifies P0025 as a code that may occur with an illuminated MIL and directs technicians to an updated Pinpoint Test HK.

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied applicability data?

US-market Ford C-MAX, Escape, Focus, and Fusion vehicles from model years 2015 through 2021.

Is P0025 safe to drive with?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Does P0025 prevent charging?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

What is the verified Ford diagnostic direction?

Consult the updated Pinpoint Test HK in Ford PC/ED information or WSM Section 303-14, as referenced by SSM 54366.

20. Sources & verification

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