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P0D98 Battery Charger Coupler Unlock Control Circuit Performance

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

P0D98 is set when the release command is carried out electrically but the feedback does not confirm that the pin has retracted, or the actuator never reaches its open end stop. Ford is the only maker that names it publicly: TSBs 22-2355 and 23-2014 list P0D98:00 in the SOBDM of Ford's electric Mach-E, e-Transit and Lightning pickup (2021–2023), together with P0D93, P0D94 and the lock position codes P0D9E/P0DA0. Root cause there is a damaged DC charge-port lock actuator after the plug was yanked out without fully pressing the release button; the result is no level 3 charging and a Charger Service Required warning. Ford reminds owners that the latch can also be released from the centre screen or the button on the fast charger. Wiring faults on this side are P0D95–P0D97.

Likely causes

Actuator pin damaged by pulling the plug while latched (Ford)
Release movement blocked by ice, dirt or a worn gear train
Lock position feedback reporting incorrectly

Symptoms

  • DC fast charging (level 3) inoperative
  • Charger Service Required indicator (Ford)
  • Plug hard to remove or held in the inlet

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€150–600
Time1–2 h

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

Parts involved

charge port lock actuatorwiring harnesson board charger

Related codes

P0D95P0D94P0D93P0D9EP0DA0

References: static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov, patents.google.com.