What does this code mean?
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A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.
Manufacturer communications
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FORD
Reported code forms U0143:87
Some 2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may exhibit a Trailer Brake System Fault See Manual message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0140:87,…
FORD
Reported code forms U0143:87
Some 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may still have a false alarm activation with a trailer connected and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0143:87 stored in the TRM after technical service bulletin (TSB) 22-2122 was…
FORD
Reported code forms U0143:87
Some 2021 F-150 vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0143:87 stored in the trailer module (TRM). This may be due to various software parameters in the TRM. This DTC should be disregarded as it does not…
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