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Ford U2018

51 stored in the CMR • DTC U0565:86 stored in the IPMA • DTC U3000:49 is not stored in the CMR This may be due to the software in the CMR

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact a Ford dealer or qualified Ford service provider, particularly if BlueCruise and lane centering are inoperative and the documented DTC pattern is present.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For certain US Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, DTC U2018:51 in the camera module—rear (CMR), together with U0565:86 in the image processing module A (IPMA) and no U3000:49 in the CMR, is documented with inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering. Ford communications state this may be due to CMR software.

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1. What does U2018 mean?

For certain US Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, DTC U2018:51 in the camera module—rear (CMR), together with U0565:86 in the image processing module A (IPMA) and no U3000:49 in the CMR, is documented with inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering. Ford communications state this may be due to CMR software.

2. Technical explanation

The verified Ford/NHTSA evidence describes a specific diagnostic pattern: U2018:51 stored in the CMR, U0565:86 stored in the IPMA, and U3000:49 not stored in the CMR. In the documented condition, BlueCruise and lane centering are inoperative. Ford states that the condition may be due to software in the CMR, including after an over-the-air software update in some communications.

3. What system is affected?

BlueCruise and lane-centering functions; camera module—rear (CMR) and image processing module A (IPMA).

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • BlueCruise is inoperative.
  • Lane centering is inoperative.
  • DTC U2018:51 is stored in the CMR.
  • DTC U0565:86 is stored in the IPMA.
  • DTC U3000:49 is not stored in the CMR.

6. Possible causes

  • Ford states the documented condition may be due to software in the CMR.
  • Some Ford communications describe the condition on vehicles that recently received an OTA software update.

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

  • If BlueCruise or lane centering is inoperative, do not rely on those functions.
  • Arrange Ford service to have the documented DTC pattern evaluated.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether U2018:51 is stored in the CMR.
  2. Confirm whether U0565:86 is stored in the IPMA.
  3. Confirm whether U3000:49 is absent from the CMR.
  4. Have Ford service assess applicable CMR software guidance.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Ford dealer or qualified Ford service provider, particularly if BlueCruise and lane centering are inoperative and the documented DTC pattern is present.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify U2018:51 in the CMR.
  • Verify U0565:86 in the IPMA.
  • Verify that U3000:49 is not stored in the CMR.
  • Check applicable Ford service communications for the vehicle.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • The verified evidence identifies CMR software as a possible cause. The specific repair resolution is not established by the supplied evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • TSB 25-2512, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11024522, published October 24, 2025.
  • TSB 25-2104, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11016076, published March 19, 2025.
  • TSB 24-2062, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10252543, published March 7, 2024.
  • TSB 24-2087, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10252665, published March 25, 2024.
  • SSM 52214, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10249770, published January 26, 2024.
  • SSM 52350, NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10252622, published March 12, 2024.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability identifies US-market Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles for model years 2021–2024, with an additional applicability record for 2022–2023. Source: NHTSA-hosted Ford manufacturer communications, including TSB 25-2104 (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11016076-0001.pdf).

19. Frequently asked questions

What does this U2018 pattern affect?

Verified evidence associates the specified DTC pattern with inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering.

Is CMR software a documented possible cause?

Yes. Ford states the condition may be due to software in the CMR.

Does the evidence confirm the vehicle is unsafe to drive or unable to charge?

No. Drive safety and charging capability are not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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