Electrical issues

[BBTANK]

I have a 2022 Badlands non/SAS high package that I‘ve only had for just over 3 months. It has 50,000 miles on it and suddenly we are having multiple warning lights come on at random times. Getting a vehicle communication failure and both screens turn to the vehicle off mode intermittently then come back on. Service engine soon light come on the same way. The warnings lights range from Traier brake failure (when not in use) to just about every other system failure all cycling within minutes. Then the next time you start the vehicle it will drive fine for awhile before starting all of this again. Anyone else experiencing something like this and if so, what seemed to be the issue?

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[V1Rotate]

I’d personally try a new battery and verify all grounds secure

 

[BBTANK]

I’d personally try a new battery and verify all grounds secure

I appreciate the input. I definitely was thinking this might be the issue. The previous owner added several different lights to the vehicle that run off the aux switches and the service history before us shows it in for electrical problems before. Possibly also something wrong with how they were installed?

 

[Hemisfear]

I don't know if you have the same issue, but I was surprised after 2-1/2 years of ownership to discover this summer that my fuse box under the hood was loose and caused all sorts of issues...
Put me out of commission for almost 2 months!

 

[BBTANK]

I don't know if you have the same issue, but I was surprised after 2-1/2 years of ownership to discover this summer that my fuse box under the hood was loose and caused all sorts of issues...
Put me out of commission for almost 2 months!

This looks like about all of the warnings we are getting. I will check on this asap and tighten it all down if it’s loose. Thanks

 

[adam1991]

Those are two superb suggestions.

Even if you think the fuse box was loose, and you tighten it down, it might be prudent to check the battery. It's under a pretty heavy load with all the electronics and communication goodies. For example, my battery needed replacing virtually the day I bought the car two weeks ago. December '23 build, bought it the end of August '24. And the battery was failing.

It happens.

 

[flip]

DM me your VIN and I'll take a look at your VHR.

 

[BBTANK]

Those are two superb suggestions.

Even if you think the fuse box was loose, and you tighten it down, it might be prudent to check the battery. It's under a pretty heavy load with all the electronics and communication goodies. For example, my battery needed replacing virtually the day I bought the car two weeks ago. December '23 build, bought it the end of August '24. And the battery was failing.

It happens.

Thanks. This just jogged my memory that the day we went to test drive it, they had to jump it at the dealership. We went back a few days later and bought it and it slipped my mind to have them check it or replace it then. I was in a hurry to get another vehicle as my Wrangler got totaled and we were running out of rental car time through insurance. And my wife fell in love with it immediately lol. That is on me for not checking on it.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

I have a 2022 Badlands non/SAS high package that I‘ve only had for just over 3 months. It has 50,000 miles on it and suddenly we are having multiple warning lights come on at random times. Getting a vehicle communication failure and both screens turn to the vehicle off mode intermittently then come back on. Service engine soon light come on the same way. The warnings lights range from Traier brake failure (when not in use) to just about every other system failure all cycling within minutes. Then the next time you start the vehicle it will drive fine for awhile before starting all of this again. Anyone else experiencing something like this and if so, what seemed to be the issue?

Good morning, could you please send over a message with your VIN and estimated mileage? I would like to look into this error message issue on my end.

 

[mpeugeot]

Good morning, could you please send over a message with your VIN and estimated mileage? I would like to look into this error message issue on my end.

Just in time FordBot, just in time!

If the OP is smart, they will rely on @flip, and leave the tech support rodeo offer from @Ford Motor Company alone.

 

[Hemisfear]

This looks like about all of the warnings we are getting. I will check on this asap and tighten it all down if it’s loose. Thanks

I found the issue, not the 2 different technicians at 2 different dealerships...I moved the large harness coming into the fuse box and noticed a clicking sounds...this appeared to correct the issues, until they reoccurred. After tightening a few connections/bolts I haven't had an issue.

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