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Ford P0D9E

00 and/or P0DA0:00 in the secondary on-board diagnostic module (SOBDM). If the charging cord is removed from the charge port without the lo

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService evaluation is appropriate because verified Ford TSBs address this Charger Service Required/SOBDM DTC condition. Whether service is immediately required is not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For certain 2021–2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in the US, DTC P0D9E:00 may be associated with a “Charger Service Required” indicator and related SOBDM diagnostic codes. Ford TSBs 22-2355 and 23-2014 are verified sources for this condition.

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1. What does P0D9E mean?

For certain 2021–2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in the US, DTC P0D9E:00 may be associated with a “Charger Service Required” indicator and related SOBDM diagnostic codes. Ford TSBs 22-2355 and 23-2014 are verified sources for this condition.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Ford manufacturer communications describe P0D9E:00 and/or P0DA0:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic module (SOBDM), alongside a Charger Service Required indicator in the instrument panel cluster. The supplied evidence summary is truncated after stating that the charging cord may be removed from the charge port; additional conditions, root cause, and repair details are not established by the supplied verified evidence.

3. What system is affected?

Secondary on-board diagnostic module (SOBDM); charging-system-related indication in the instrument panel cluster.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • “Charger Service Required” indicator in the instrument panel cluster.
  • DTC P0D9E:00 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic module (SOBDM).
  • DTC P0DA0:00 may also be present.

6. Possible causes

  • The verified evidence identifies a condition involving charging-cord removal from the charge port, but the supplied summary is incomplete. The specific cause is 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

  • Arrange diagnosis by a Ford dealer or qualified EV service provider.
  • Record the instrument-panel message and any observed charging behavior before service.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage charging-system repairs yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether the Charger Service Required indicator is displayed.
  2. Have a qualified service provider retrieve SOBDM diagnostic trouble codes.
  3. Provide the service provider with Ford TSB 22-2355 and TSB 23-2014 for applicability review.

11. When to contact service

Service evaluation is appropriate because verified Ford TSBs address this Charger Service Required/SOBDM DTC condition. Whether service is immediately required is not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Retrieve and document SOBDM DTCs, including P0D9E:00 and P0DA0:00 if present.
  • Check Ford TSB 22-2355 and TSB 23-2014 for vehicle applicability and the complete published diagnostic procedure.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by the supplied verified evidence. The provided TSB summaries do not include the repair procedure or final resolution.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Ford TSB 22-2355, published September 20, 2022; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10222189.
  • Ford TSB 23-2014, published March 2, 2023; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10233580.

16. Recall information

  • No recall information was supplied in the verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications: TSB 22-2355 (NHTSA ID 10222189) and TSB 23-2014 (NHTSA ID 10233580). Both concern Charger Service Required indication with listed SOBDM DTCs including P0D9E:00.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P0D9E:00 mean on an affected Mustang Mach-E?

Verified Ford TSB evidence associates P0D9E:00 with a Charger Service Required indicator and storage in the secondary on-board diagnostic module. A more specific fault definition is not established by the supplied evidence.

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied applicability evidence?

The supplied evidence identifies US-market Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles from model years 2021–2023. One applicability record also lists 2021–2022; the evidence does not establish the exact applicability distinction between the two records.

Are other codes associated with this condition?

Yes. The verified TSB summaries list P0D93:00, P0D94:00, P0D98:00, P0D9E:00, and/or P0DA0:00 in the SOBDM.

Is this a recall?

No recall is identified in the supplied verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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