Powertrain, generic · Hybrid propulsion

P0DED Pedestrian Alert Control Module Circuit/Open

Check engine lightUsually off
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

P0DED points to an open or faulty hard-wired circuit between the powertrain side and the pedestrian alert control module, the unit that makes a quiet hybrid or EV audible at low speed. It is not a network fault, which is U013F, nor a speaker fault, which uses B0122 and B0123. No manufacturer documents P0DED publicly. The module exists because of law: US standard FMVSS 141 requires a sound whenever propulsion is active and the car is not in Park, in reverse and up to about 30 km/h, and the EU has demanded such a system for new types since July 2019. Ford calls the unit PACM; on the 2020-21 Escape Hybrid it sits in the right rear quarter (TSB 21-2271). An open line typically means a silent car, so pedestrians lose their warning and the driver usually sees a message.

Likely causes

Broken wire or loose connector at the alert module
Blown fuse or interrupted supply to the module
Internal fault of the pedestrian alert module

Symptoms

  • No artificial driving sound at low speed or in reverse
  • Pedestrian alert warning message in the instrument cluster

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumDIY possible
Parts and labour€40–600
Time0.5–2 h

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

Parts involved

pedestrian alert control modulewiring harness

Related codes

P0DEEP0DEFU013FB0122B0123

References: law.cornell.edu, en.wikipedia.org, static.nhtsa.gov.