P3404high severityPowertrain
Onboard Charger Ground Fault Detected
on 2025 Ford F-150 3.5L V6 PowerBoost Hybrid · 4WD
What this code means
The onboard charger has detected a ground fault condition during charging, which triggers an immediate charge session stop for safety.
Symptoms
- Charging stops immediately
- Ground fault indicator on EVSE
- Charge session will not restart
- Intermittent charge interruptions
- Works at some locations but not others
Common causes
- Ground fault in vehicle wiring
- EVSE ground fault sensitivity
- Moisture in charge port
- Vehicle HV insulation degradation
- Home wiring ground issue
Diagnostic steps
- Test at multiple EVSE locations
- Inspect charge port for moisture
- Check vehicle HV isolation resistance
- Test home electrical outlet grounding
- Read OBC ground fault trip data
Repair notes
Dry charge port if moisture is present. Test HV system isolation. Have electrician verify home outlet grounding. Replace OBC if vehicle-side ground fault confirmed.
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