U0538

U0538 Ford engine fault code diagnosis, code meaning,symptoms and how to fix it.

U0538 Diagnosis

The fuse in the main PDM powering this circuit may be open. The root cause could be excessive loads on an output, or a short to ground in the VBAT2 supply to the CHM.The BHM is detecting more than one smart switch with the same ID number present on the vehicle. The outputs controlled by the switch and the indicator in the switch are commanded OFF.

The top-of-clutch switch and bottom-of-clutch switch are both measured as closed at the same time. Troubleshoot for clutch switch shorted, or for a wiring fault between the clutch switch and the BHM.

Ford U0538 Fault Code Meaning :

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How To Fix Ford U0538 Trouble Code ?

Which Ford cars have the code U0538?

  • U0538 Ford Aerostar
  • U0538 Ford Bronco
  • U0538 Ford C-Max
  • U0538 Ford C-Max Energi
  • U0538 Ford C-Max Hybrid
  • U0538 Ford Contour
  • U0538 Ford Crown Victoria
  • U0538 Ford EcoSport
  • U0538 Ford Econoline
  • U0538 Ford Edge
  • U0538 Ford Escape
  • U0538 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • U0538 Ford Escort
  • U0538 Ford Everest
  • U0538 Ford Excursion
  • U0538 Ford Expedition
  • U0538 Ford Explorer
  • U0538 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
  • U0538 Ford F-150
  • U0538 Ford F-250
  • U0538 Ford F-350
  • U0538 Ford Fiesta
  • U0538 Ford Flex
  • U0538 Ford Focus
  • U0538 Ford Focus Electric
  • U0538 Ford Freestar
  • U0538 Ford Freestyle
  • U0538 Ford Fusion
  • U0538 Ford Fusion Energi
  • U0538 Ford Fusion Hybrid
  • U0538 Ford Fusion Plug-In Hybrid
  • U0538 Ford GT
  • U0538 Ford Mustang
  • U0538 Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • U0538 Ford Mystique
  • U0538 Ford Probe
  • U0538 Ford Ranger
  • U0538 Ford Taurus
  • U0538 Ford Taurus X
  • U0538 Ford Tempo
  • U0538 Ford Thunderbird
  • U0538 Ford Transit
  • U0538 Ford Transit Connect
  • U0538 Ford Windstar

A code is a fault code and it indicates that something has gone wrong with your car's engine.

It can be caused by many different problems, including a faulty battery, a bad fuel pump, or even a cracked exhaust manifold.

You will need to diagnose the problem before you can fix it. The best way to do this is with an OBD scanner tool.

A scan tool will tell you what needs fixing and how much it will cost in order to fix that particular issue.