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Manufacturer communications
3Original wording in English
FORD
Reported code forms U0438
Some 2023-2025 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit multiple warning indicators with DTCs U0252, U0137, U0199, U0438 stored in the body control module (BCM), image processing module A (IPMA), power steering control module…
FORD
Reported code forms U0438
Some 2023-2025 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit multiple warning indicators with DTCs U0252, U0137, U0199, U0438 stored in the body control module (BCM), image processing module A (IPMA), power steering control module…
FORD
Reported code forms U0438:82
Some 2023 F-150 hybrid vehicles built on 24-Oct-2022 and through 26-Oct-2022 equipped with a 3.5L Power Boost engine may exhibit DTC U0438:82 in the IPC and/or U0140:87 in the TRM. This may also be accompanied by a…
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13A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 | 2023 |
| Ford | F-250 SD | 2025 |
| Ford | F-250 SD | 2024 |
| Ford | F-250 SD | 2023 |
| Ford | F-350 SD | 2025 |
| Ford | F-350 SD | 2024 |
| Ford | F-350 SD | 2023 |
| Ford | F-450 SD | 2025 |
| Ford | F-450 SD | 2024 |
| Ford | F-450 SD | 2023 |
| Ford | F-550 SD | 2025 |
| Ford | F-550 SD | 2024 |
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Can I keep driving?
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