P3228high severityPowertrain
Electric Motor/Generator Bearing Temperature High
on 2025 Ford F-150 3.5L V6 PowerBoost Hybrid · 4WD
What this code means
The motor/generator bearing temperature has exceeded the warning threshold, indicating potential bearing degradation.
Symptoms
- Motor noise increasing
- Vibration from motor area
- Motor efficiency decreasing
- Temperature warning
- Power output limited
Common causes
- Bearing lubrication degradation
- Bearing wear from mileage
- Motor misalignment
- Contamination in bearing
- Excessive radial load from belt or gear
Diagnostic steps
- Monitor motor bearing temperature trend
- Listen for bearing noise with stethoscope
- Check motor vibration levels
- Measure motor shaft play
- Review motor duty cycle and load history
Repair notes
Motor bearing replacement or motor assembly replacement. Bearing access depends on motor design - some allow bearing service, others require full motor replacement.
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