P3220moderate severityPowertrain
Electric Motor/Generator A Temperature Sensor Circuit
on 2025 Ford F-150 3.5L V6 PowerBoost Hybrid · 4WD
What this code means
The temperature sensor for the primary motor/generator (MG1) is reporting values outside the expected range.
Symptoms
- Hybrid/EV warning light
- Motor power derated
- Reduced acceleration
- Limp mode
- Motor protection mode active
- Regenerative braking limited
Common causes
- Faulty motor temperature sensor
- Corroded sensor connector
- Sensor wiring damage
- Sensor shorted internally
- ECU analog input failure
Diagnostic steps
- Read motor temperature PID
- Compare sensor reading to infrared measurement
- Test sensor resistance vs temperature spec
- Inspect connector and wiring
- Check for shorts in wiring harness
Repair notes
Replace motor temperature sensor. Requires partial disassembly of motor housing on some designs.
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