P0D93 code meaning
Battery Charger Coupler Lock Control Circuit High
What P0D93 means
P0D93 reports a lock control circuit that reads higher than the module expects, classically a drive line shorted to a supply voltage. Ford shows that mechanical damage leads there as well: TSBs 22-2355 and 23-2014 list P0D93:00, alongside P0D94, P0D98, P0D9E and P0DA0, as stored by the SOBDM (secondary on-board diagnostic module) of Mach-E, e-Transit and F-150 Lightning built 2021–2023. If the DC fast-charge plug is pulled without the release button held fully down, the locking pin of the actuator can break or go missing; the cluster then shows Charger Service Required and the next level 3 session fails. Ford replaces only the actuator, quoting 1.2 to 1.7 hours of labour. A short to ground on this output would be P0D92, an open circuit P0D91.
P0D93 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor1 to 2 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of P0D93
- DC fast charging (level 3) inoperative
- Charger Service Required indicator in the cluster (Ford)
- Locking pin visibly broken or absent at the inlet
Common causes of P0D93
- Most likelyLocking pin broken or missing after the plug was pulled while latched (Ford)
- PossibleLock drive wire shorted to a supply voltage
- PossibleInternal electrical fault in the lock actuator
- Less likelyDriver stage of the controlling module defective
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Charge port lock actuatorWiring harnessOn board charger
What each part of P0D93 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 93 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P0D93 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about P0D93
What does P0D93 mean?
P0D93 means "Battery Charger Coupler Lock Control Circuit High". P0D93 reports a lock control circuit that reads higher than the module expects, classically a drive line shorted to a supply voltage. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P0D93?
P0D93 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will P0D93 fail an emissions test?
P0D93 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is P0D93 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 1 to 2 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P0D93 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.