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Ford U3000:16

64, U3000:04 and/or U3000:45 in the OBCC module - The HV battery will not charge using a level 3 DC fast charging station/EVSE Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Veh

Common search variants: U300016 · U3000-16 · U3000 16 · U3000_16 · Search ignores case and common separators.

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeThe verified bulletin documents that the high-voltage battery may not charge using a Level 3 DC fast-charging station/EVSE. Charging capability by other methods is not yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact a Ford dealer or qualified service provider, especially if the wrench indicator is illuminated or the vehicle cannot charge at a Level 3 DC fast-charging station. Provide DTC U3000:16 and reference Ford TSB 22-2496.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

Ford TSB 22-2496 documents U3000:16 in the OBCC module as part of a condition where a 2021–2022 Mustang Mach-E may display a powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and/or fail to charge at a Level 3 DC fast-charging station.

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1. What does U3000:16 mean?

Ford TSB 22-2496 documents U3000:16 in the OBCC module as part of a condition where a 2021–2022 Mustang Mach-E may display a powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and/or fail to charge at a Level 3 DC fast-charging station.

2. Technical explanation

Verified evidence identifies U3000:16 as one of several OBCC-module DTCs covered by Ford TSB 22-2496. The bulletin also lists U3000:64, U3000:04, U3000:45 and P1A3C. The supplied evidence does not establish a code definition beyond this documented condition.

3. What system is affected?

OBCC module. The supplied evidence also concerns high-voltage battery charging at a Level 3 DC fast-charging station/EVSE.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator.
  • The high-voltage battery will not charge using a Level 3 DC fast-charging station/EVSE.

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 bulletin documents that the high-voltage battery may not charge using a Level 3 DC fast-charging station/EVSE. Charging capability by other methods is not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • If the documented condition is present, arrange diagnosis by a Ford dealer or qualified service provider.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage system or OBCC-module repair yourself.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether the vehicle is a 2021–2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E base model (non-GT) built on or before July 25, 2022, in the US applicability supplied.
  2. Have the OBCC module checked for U3000:16 and the other DTCs listed in TSB 22-2496: P1A3C, U3000:64, U3000:04 and U3000:45.
  3. Document whether the powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator is illuminated and whether Level 3 DC fast charging fails.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Ford dealer or qualified service provider, especially if the wrench indicator is illuminated or the vehicle cannot charge at a Level 3 DC fast-charging station. Provide DTC U3000:16 and reference Ford TSB 22-2496.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify vehicle model, model year, trim, and build date against the TSB criteria.
  • Retrieve OBCC-module DTCs.
  • Verify the reported wrench-indicator and/or DC fast-charging condition.
  • Consult Ford TSB 22-2496 for the applicable service procedure.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied official bulletin confirms the condition and applicability criteria but does not provide the repair procedure text.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Ford TSB 22-2496, published December 20, 2022; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10228832.
  • The supplied evidence applies the bulletin to 2021–2022 Mustang Mach-E base models (non-GT) built on or before July 25, 2022. It also references certain 2022–2023 E-Transit vehicles, but that applicability is not part of the supplied Mustang Mach-E diagnostic applicability.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA-hosted Ford manufacturer communication, TSB 22-2496 (MC-10228832-0001): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10228832-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does U3000:16 mean on a Ford Mustang Mach-E?

The supplied verified evidence establishes that U3000:16 is an OBCC-module DTC included in Ford TSB 22-2496 for the documented wrench-indicator and/or Level 3 DC fast-charging failure condition. A more specific code definition is not yet established by verified evidence.

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

The supplied evidence identifies 2021–2022 Mustang Mach-E base models (non-GT) built on or before July 25, 2022.

Can this issue prevent DC fast charging?

Yes. Ford TSB 22-2496 documents that the high-voltage battery will not charge using a Level 3 DC fast-charging station/EVSE.

Is U3000:16 a recall?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied source is an official Ford technical service bulletin, not recall information.

20. Sources & verification

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