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 wording
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U3003:16POWER LIFTGATE CONTACTS GARAGE CEILINGU3003Battery VoltageU3003Battery VoltageManufacturer communications
31Original wording in English
FORD, LINCOLN
Reported code forms U3003:16
Some 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start/discharged battery condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B144D:29, B144E:29, B1555:29, B1556:29 and/or U3003:16 stored in the rear gate…
MAZDA
Reported code forms U3003:17
DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may experience one or more of the following DTCs with the Hybrid system warning light on. This may be caused by an issue with the sub battery located under the passenger floor. P143B Backup…
FORD
Reported code forms U3003:16
Some 2023-2024 F-150 non-hybrid/non-Lightning vehicles built on or after 01-Mar-2023 may exhibit an illuminated battery malfunction indicator and/or illuminated ABS malfunction indicator which may be accompanied by a…
FORD, LINCOLN
Reported code forms U3003:16 U3003:62
Some 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L…
FORD
Reported code forms U3003:16
Some 2023 F-150 non-hybrid/non-Lightning vehicles built on or after 01-Mar-2023 may exhibit an illuminated battery malfunction indicator and/or illuminated ABS malfunction indicator which may be accompanied by a Check…
FORD, LINCOLN
Reported code forms U3003:16 U3003:62
Some 2020-2023 Escape/2021-2023 Corsair equipped with 2.5L engine full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L engine FHEV…
Check vehicle applicability
126A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | C-MAX | 2017 |
| Ford | C-MAX | 2016 |
| Ford | ESCAPE | 2021 |
| Ford | ESCAPE | 2020 |
| Ford | ESCAPE HYBRID | 2023 |
| Ford | ESCAPE HYBRID | 2022 |
| Ford | ESCAPE HYBRID | 2021 |
| Ford | ESCAPE HYBRID | 2020 |
| Ford | ESCAPE PHEV | 2022 |
| Ford | EXPEDITION | 2020 |
| Ford | EXPEDITION | 2019 |
| Ford | EXPEDITION | 2018 |
Before replacing a part
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Can I keep driving?
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