SOBDM Failure

[ZSC100]

Can I ask how much would the repair be out of warranty?

A new SOBDMA can be purchased on eBay for less than $500 and you can replace it yourself with common tools in about 2hrs by removing the frunk tub, then accessing it easily.

If a dealer does it I think ford charges around $1500 for the part and prob 5hrs of labor if nothing goes wrong, so prob somewhere around $4k my guess.

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[SolarAccountant]

I think I am facing the same scenario. Suddenly can't charge at home on the 120v outlet, nor on the Emporia Level 2 I just installed. But fast charging works, thank goodness. I have an appointment in a few weeks. Any suggestion?

Your experience is the same as mine. You will need to get it diagnosed, but my best guess is the module is at fault, same as my truck.

 

[SolarAccountant]

Can I ask how much would the repair be out of warranty?

I don't have the paperwork handy at this time but I think all in it would have been around $7k. It was ultimately covered by the EV components 100k mile warranty.

 

[ZSC100]

I don't have the paperwork handy at this time but I think all in it would have been around $7k. It was ultimately covered by the EV components 100k mile warranty.

A 5K job at the dealer can turn into a 10K or more job in the blink of an eye if an EV certified technician makes one stupid mistake in diagnosis or repair. It's kind of like forgetting to put a ring on one of the pistons when rebuilding an engine. Opps That's a $5K mistake minimum. Except with EVs the industry is so young technicians or even engineering support hardly ever gets blamed for simple mistakes.

 

[Farafield]

Reset all your DTC's with FORScan or CarScanner, if that doesn't fix it you may have a failed SOBDMA. It's not common, but it has happened to a few people.

Does this void my warranty?

 

[The Weatherman]

Does this void my warranty?

No.

 

[captcory]

just started having this problem 3 days ago. can only fast charge. no lvl2 charging. 80,000 miles. contacting the dealer tomorrow. #redringofdeath

 

[stevey_frac]

My Lightning has now hit this as well.

3 different known good chargers all hitting 'charger fault ' and red ring.

This combined with a previous heater ground fault that disabled the vehicle make it tough to want to own the truck out of warranty.

Assuming this is another $5k fix, even under warranty. It does not inspire confidence.

And apparently, the EV heater wasn't going to be conveyed by the EV warranty?

 

[TaxmanHog]

My Lightning has now hit this as well.

3 different known good chargers all hitting 'charger fault ' and red ring.

This combined with a previous heater ground fault that disabled the vehicle make it tough to want to own the truck out of warranty.

Assuming this is another $5k fix, even under warranty. It does not inspire confidence.

And apparently, the EV heater wasn't going to be conveyed by the EV warranty?

What year is your Lightning?

 

[stevey_frac]

What year is your Lightning?

2023, October build. 70k kms on it.

 

[TaxmanHog]

2023, October build. 70k kms on it.

PLEASE update your VEHICLE profile for posterity

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/account/account-details

 

[stevey_frac]

Done

 

[stevey_frac]

The earliest I can get my truck in to get looked at is in two weeks...



DC fast charging is going to take a dent out of my budget...

 

[Rayden]

The earliest I can get my truck in to get looked at is in two weeks...



DC fast charging is going to take a dent out of my budget...

Definitely keep us updated on what you find out!

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