Powertrain, generic · Hybrid propulsion

P0D80 Battery Charger Input Circuit/Open

Check engine lightOn

EmissionsNot relevant

Drive cycleNot required

Limp modeNo

P0D80 means the on-board charger sees no usable AC supply at its input even though the charging handshake says power should be there. Ford documents the check for its plug-in hybrids in the OBD summaries for model years 2014 to 2018: with the cable connected, the EVSE active and the S2 switch closed, an input below 85 VAC lasting 30 seconds sets the code, and Ford's code dictionary marks it as a MIL code. The fault can therefore lie outside the car, for example a dead EVSE or a tripped breaker, as well as in the charge inlet, the AC harness or the charger itself. P0D81 to P0D84 cover implausible or electrically wrong input signals, P0D27 a supply that is present but too low. The driver notices that the car does not charge.

Likely causes

Charging station or outlet delivers no AC after the handshake (fault, tripped breaker)

Open AC contact or wire between charge inlet and charger

Fault in the charger's input stage or voltage measurement

Symptoms

Vehicle does not charge although the cable is plugged in
Charging fault message or flashing fault pattern at the charge port
Check engine light

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job

Parts and labour€0–1,800

Time0.5–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

battery charger inputwiring harnesson board charger

References: fordservicecontent.com, fordservicecontent.com, performanceparts.ford.com, law.cornell.edu.