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Ford P0D08

MAX, FUSION ENERGI. *PE

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeThe verified Ford communication reports that affected vehicles may have no charging. Whether charging is currently possible for a particular vehicle is not established by the supplied evidence.
ServiceContact a Ford dealer or qualified Ford hybrid/plug-in hybrid service provider, particularly if the vehicle cannot charge or P0D08 is stored.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For a 2013 Ford Fusion Energi in the US, DTC P0D08 is documented by a Ford manufacturer communication as occurring with no charging. The supplied evidence does not establish the exact fault definition, repair, or whether the vehicle is safe to drive.

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1. What does P0D08 mean?

For a 2013 Ford Fusion Energi in the US, DTC P0D08 is documented by a Ford manufacturer communication as occurring with no charging. The supplied evidence does not establish the exact fault definition, repair, or whether the vehicle is safe to drive.

2. Technical explanation

The verified source is NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053421 (Ford ASI-32258), published June 1, 2013. Its summary states that some 2013 C-MAX and Fusion Energi vehicles may experience DTC P0D08 and/or P0D0F with no charging. The supplied diagnostic record labels P0D08 as “MAX, FUSION ENERGI. *PE”; it does not provide a technical component-level definition.

3. What system is affected?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The official communication verifies a charging-related condition (“no charging”) but does not identify a specific subsystem or component in the supplied evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. No verified severity classification was supplied.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • No charging may occur.
  • DTC P0D08 may be present.
  • DTC P0D0F may also be present.

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?

The verified Ford communication reports that affected vehicles may have no charging. Whether charging is currently possible for a particular vehicle is not established by the supplied evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • If the vehicle will not charge or displays P0D08, arrange diagnosis by a qualified Ford service provider.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs or disassembly.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the stored diagnostic trouble codes with appropriate service diagnostic equipment.
  2. Have a qualified Ford technician evaluate the no-charging condition. Further troubleshooting steps are not established by the supplied evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Ford dealer or qualified Ford hybrid/plug-in hybrid service provider, particularly if the vehicle cannot charge or P0D08 is stored.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify whether P0D08 is stored.
  • Check whether P0D0F is also stored.
  • Evaluate the reported no-charging condition using Ford service procedures. Specific test steps are not established by the supplied evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053421 / Ford ASI-32258, published June 1, 2013: some 2013 C-MAX and Fusion Energi vehicles may experience P0D08 and/or P0D0F with no charging.

16. Recall information

  • No recall information was supplied or established by the verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10053421, Ford ASI-32258: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2010-2014.zip#nhtsa_id=10053421

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P0D08 mean on a 2013 Ford Fusion Energi?

The supplied diagnostic record identifies P0D08 as “MAX, FUSION ENERGI. *PE.” The supplied official communication does not provide a more specific technical definition.

Can P0D08 prevent charging?

Yes. Ford communication ASI-32258 states that some 2013 C-MAX and Fusion Energi vehicles may experience P0D08 and/or P0D0F with no charging.

Is it safe to drive with P0D08?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Is there a verified repair for P0D08?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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