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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-2316
Illuminated Powertrain Temperature Warning Lamp With Diagnostic 08 October
Trouble Code (DTC) POA3C:94 In The SOBDMB And/Or SOBDMC
Model:
Ford
2022-2023 F-150 Lightning
Issue: Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain temperature warning lamp
accompanied by a Motor Coolant Over Temperature message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with DTC
POA3C:94 stored in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module B (SOBDMB) and/or the secondary on-board
diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC). This may be due to the software within the SOBDMB and/or SOBDMC. To
correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to bring both modules to the latest software level.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
* 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning
+ DTC POA3C:94 in the secondary on-board diagnostic control module B (SOBDMB) and/or secondary
on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC)
Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty
(SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not
altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified
using the OASIS part coverage tool.
Labor Times
jo,
2022-2023 F-150 Lightning: Reprogram The Appropriate Modules As Required By The MT232316 | Actual
Software Update And Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) Time
Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part: RECAL
Condition Code:
Service Procedure
1. Reprogram the SOBDMC using the latest software level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). Follow
all on-screen instructions carefully to complete all coordinated module software updates.
2. If a software update is available, reprogram the SOBDMB using the latest software level of the FDRS. Follow all
on-screen instructions carefully to complete all coordinated module software updates.
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