Dreaded Service Vehicle Soon Error

[AmandaB]

Husband drove the kids to school this morning, I later plugged the truck back in because I have a long trip this afternoon. I noticed later in the app it had a charging error. 45k miles and no issues. Makes me feel like the charger caused it, but it is the Ford Station Pro so it shouldn't have. I'm going to let it sit unplugged for now. Any suggestions other than taking it in, if it doesn't clear up?

Correction: Husband said it did say "service soon" but he didn't notice the reduction on power.

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[The Weatherman]

Unless you have recently (last day or two) received an update that might have fouled the software, you are most likely looking at a battery cell issue.

That seems to be the number one issue that reduces power to the 50ish level.

You might try a LVH battery reset, but otherwise it looks it’s time to contact your dealer.

 

[AmandaB]

I’m not seeing any failed updates. Last one was 6.14 and I’m pretty sure that was from a few weeks ago. I called and got an appointment for next week but still hopeful it will clear its self up. LVH reset, is that disconnecting the 12v battery or something else?

 

[The Weatherman]

Disconnect for a short period. It forces all the control modules to reboot on reconnect.

 

[Whammy Bar]

Another 22 with a likely bad battery module.

Bring it to the dealer. Get a loaner. Farting around with the 12v isnt the answer most likely.

 

[KurtsRPMGarage]

Yep what Whammy Bar said. I had 3 battery module failures/replacements. Unfortunately for you they all looked just like this. Get it to the dealer and demand a loaner. You can try messing with the 12v but typically if it is cutting power it won't help.

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