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Ford F-150 Warning Lights and Codes

By CarCodes Editorial · Research by Kim Minseong

Research checked 2026-11-01 · US vehicles

The Ford F-150 model name appears in the source set. A case document is not a complete US year/engine catalog or proof of a fault on your vehicle.

CHECK SOON

Use the exact model-year manual and VIN. A model name alone does not establish code, engine or parts compatibility.

Source check and limits

This source supports a model name or the specific conditions shown below. A complete US year, engine, warning and parts list is not established here. Match your VIN and exact-year owner manual before using a code or case.

Read the Ford original: 2025 F-150 Order Guide Source date: 2025-06-13; research checked: 2026-11-01.

Documented configurations

Documented vehicle profiles, not a complete trim catalog
Model yearEnginePowertrainDrive
2025Engine not confirmedNot recordedNot recorded
2024, 20252.7L EcoBoostgasolineNot recorded
2025Engine not confirmedNot recordedNot recorded
20183.5L EcoBoostgasolineNot recorded

These are source-documented configurations only. Missing years and engines are unknown, not unsupported.

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How to narrow a warning

  • Record the exact year, engine or EV powertrain, dashboard wording and whether it flashes.
  • Read all available codes and module names before clearing them.
  • Check for an open recall using the VIN at NHTSA; a service bulletin is not an open-recall result.

What this model record establishes

Model-name evidenceofficial model name or document scope

Years in current record2018, 2024, 2025

Exact part fitmentNot verified

A model in a bulletin or owner resource can be a legitimate research lead while the exact engine, build date and warning equipment remain unknown. Use the source and vehicle identification before applying any repair branch.

Records tied to a documented profile

The links below have an explicit research-profile relationship. They do not imply that this individual vehicle has the fault.

2025 F-150 oil-pressure warningProfile-linked warning record; check exact equipmentP0300Profile-linked source context; not a fault diagnosisP0316Profile-linked source context; not a fault diagnosisU3012:68Profile-linked source context; not a fault diagnosis

Manufacturer document research leads

These are conditional service communications mentioning this model. They do not establish a common failure, apply to every engine, or prove that your VIN has the condition. Compare the exact year, powertrain, build date and symptom before using one.

Ford 10R80 harsh/delayed shifts: CDF hydraulic leakageHistorical document scope; verify exact VIN and symptomsFord diesel DEF codes: connector moisture and frettingHistorical document scope; verify exact VIN and symptoms2009–2014 F-150 crank/no-start: fuse-27 heat damage gateHistorical document scope; verify exact VIN and symptoms
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Recorded model conditions in the source documents

Conditional document rows, not a complete model-year catalog
CommunicationRecorded vehicle scopeUse limit
23-2161Ford F-150 · 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 · 3.0L dieselDocument conditions only; VIN, symptom and current revision require checking

Rows retain the document’s grouped conditions. They are not a claim that every listed engine/year pairing was sold in the US or that every VIN qualifies.

Evidence to check in the original document

Source scope for this model record
PublisherDocumentDateLink
Ford2025 F-150 Order Guide2025-06-13Open source
Ford25-22452025-06-03Open source
Ford25-22932025-07-03Open source
Ford2018 F-150 Owner's Manual, US edition2017-10Open source
Ford10R80 harsh/delayed shifting or engagement; CDF clutch cylinder2025-10-29Open source
FordDiesel DEF harness moisture/fretting and multiple DTCs2023-05-22Open source
FordF-150 fuse 27 heat and crank/no-start2015-09-02Open source

Document dates are not a claim that the latest revision has been checked. Match the VIN and current manufacturer instructions.

Year-specific guides

2018 F-150Manual-backed year guide

Manual and official evidence

  1. Ford — 2025 F-150 Order Guide Document: 2025-06-13 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  2. Ford — 25-2245 Document: 2025-06-03 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  3. Ford — 25-2293 Document: 2025-07-03 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  4. Ford — 2018 F-150 Owner's Manual, US edition Document: 2017-10 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  5. Ford — 10R80 harsh/delayed shifting or engagement; CDF clutch cylinder (25-2474) Document: 2025-10-29 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  6. Ford — Diesel DEF harness moisture/fretting and multiple DTCs (23-2161) Document: 2023-05-22 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  7. Ford — F-150 fuse 27 heat and crank/no-start (15-0137) Document: 2015-09-02 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
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Sources and scope

  1. Ford — 2025 F-150 Order Guide Document: 2025-06-13 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  2. Ford — 25-2245 Document: 2025-06-03 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  3. Ford — 25-2293 Document: 2025-07-03 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  4. Ford — 2018 F-150 Owner's Manual, US edition Document: 2017-10 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  5. Ford — 10R80 harsh/delayed shifting or engagement; CDF clutch cylinder (25-2474) Document: 2025-10-29 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  6. Ford — Diesel DEF harness moisture/fretting and multiple DTCs (23-2161) Document: 2023-05-22 · Research checked: 2026-11-01
  7. Ford — F-150 fuse 27 heat and crank/no-start (15-0137) Document: 2015-09-02 · Research checked: 2026-11-01

Research snapshot: 2026-11-01. Source documents may have newer revisions. Verify current instructions and VIN eligibility with the manufacturer.

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