What does this code mean?
The wording below belongs to the named make and communication. Match the complete code, reporting module, model year and engine before applying it.
A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.
Manufacturer communications
6Original wording in English
LINCOLN
Reported code forms U0238
Some 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0238 stored in the audio control…
LINCOLN
Reported code forms U0238
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus non-hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 radio speakers (minor feature code IDBBN) and 2025-2026 Navigator vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the audio digital…
FORD
Reported code forms U0238
Some 2023-2024 Escape vehicles built on or before 21-Mar-2024 and equipped with a B&O audio system may exhibit an intermittent no audio condition with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0238 stored in the audio control…
FORD
Reported code forms U0238
Some 2020-2021 Escape built on/before 23-Nov-2021, 2021 F-150 built on/before 08-Oct-2021, 2021 Mustang Mach-E built on/before 29-Mar-2021, 2021 Expedition built on/before 05-Aug-2021, 2021 Explorer built on/before…
FORD
Reported code forms U0238
Some 2020-2021 Escape vehicles and 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Expedition/Explorer vehicles built on or before 22-Nov-2021 may exhibit a concern of the audio inoperative, no sound from audio speakers, chimes default to…
FORD
Reported code forms U0238
Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 29-Mar-2021 may exhibit a concern of the audio inoperative, no sound from audio speakers, chimes default to coming through the Instrument cluster, no communication…
Check vehicle applicability
17A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | BRONCO SPORT | 2021 |
| Ford | EDGE | 2022 |
| Ford | EDGE | 2021 |
| Ford | EDGE | 2020 |
| Ford | ESCAPE | 2024 |
| Ford | ESCAPE | 2023 |
| Ford | ESCAPE | 2021 |
| Ford | ESCAPE | 2020 |
| Ford | EXPEDITION | 2021 |
| Ford | EXPLORER | 2021 |
| Ford | F-150 | 2021 |
| Ford | MUSTANG MACH E | 2021 |
Before replacing a part
Record codes and freeze-frame data. Check battery condition, related codes and visible wiring or hose damage. Follow the vehicle's diagnostic procedure and test results before replacing parts.
Can I keep driving?
A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.