P3292high severityPowertrain
HV System Voltage Sag Under Load
on 2025 Ford F-150 3.5L V6 PowerBoost Hybrid · 4WD
What this code means
The HV bus voltage drops excessively under high-current load conditions, indicating high internal resistance in the battery or connection path.
Symptoms
- Reduced acceleration under load
- Momentary power cutbacks
- Voltage warning under hard acceleration
- Reduced fast-charging acceptance
- Performance inconsistent
- Power limit kicks in early
Common causes
- Battery internal resistance elevated
- HV bus connection resistance high
- Battery cell degradation
- Contactor contact resistance increased
- HV cable connection loose
Diagnostic steps
- Monitor HV bus voltage during high-load events
- Compare loaded vs unloaded voltage
- Test battery internal resistance
- Inspect HV bus connections and torque
- Check contactor contact resistance
Repair notes
Tighten HV bus connections to specification. Replace battery modules with elevated internal resistance. Replace contactors if contact resistance is high.
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