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Ford/Lincoln Charge Port Light Ring Precautions
I-CAR · June 21, 2023 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
Ford and Lincoln workshop manuals require the removal of the charge port light ring (Charge Status Indicator) on plug-in high-voltage vehicles if refinishing cure temperatures in the paint booth will exceed 140°F (60°C). Failure to remove the light ring can cause heat damage, preventing it from communicating with the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module (SOBDM) and failing to display critical charging system faults.
What to do on the job
Remove the charge port light ring on plug-in Ford and Lincoln vehicles before baking the vehicle in a paint booth if refinishing cure temperatures will exceed 140°F (60°C).
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor time required to remove and reinstall the charge port light ring/Charge Status Indicator (CSI) whenever a plug-in Ford or Lincoln vehicle is scheduled for refinishing and baking. It serves as OEM documentation that skipping this step can lead to a safety hazard where the vehicle fails to display high-voltage charging system faults.
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