Symptom Chart: Warning Chimes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to: Diagnostic Methods .
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| All the chimes are inoperative | IPC | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The active park assist chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AU |
| The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AV |
| The backup warning chime is inoperative (China only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AW |
| The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BJ |
| The Belt-Minder® cannot be deactivated | MyKey® in use | The system is operating correctly. Use an administrator key to disable the Belt-Minder®. |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AX |
| The chimes only sound from the IPC | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AY |
| The CTA warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AZ |
| The door ajar warning chime is inoperative | Door ajar indication concern IPC |
Place the ignition in the RUN state and monitor and verify the seatbelt warning chime sounds for approximately 6 seconds, If the seatbelt warning chime sounds, DIAGNOSE the door ajar RTT warning indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test AG If the seatbelt warning chime does not sound, Refer to IPC GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING -- NAVIGATOR . |
| The forward collision warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BA |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BB |
| The ignition-engine on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BC |
| The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BD |
| The lane keeping aid warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test |
NOTE:
The lane keeping aid warning chime only sounds to alert the driver that they have their hands off the steering wheel. Normal alerting is done through steering wheel vibrations, which cannot be felt when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel. GO to Pinpoint Test BE |
| The lane keeping aid warning chime sounds with the hands on the steering wheel | Road conditions | Certain road conditions could lead to false activation of the chime. Refer to: Lane Keeping System . |
| The memory-stored feedback warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BF |
| The message center warning chime is inoperative | No warnings present IPC |
With all the doors closed and the ignition OFF, PLACE the ignition ON. Once the IPC has completed the prove-out, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the message center displays the door ajar RTT indicator and the chime sounds once. If the chime sounds, the system is operating correctly. The message center warning chime only sounds when a new warning is displayed in the message center. If the driver door ajar message does not function correctly, DIAGNOSE the door, hood or liftgate ajar RTT warning indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test AG If the door ajar message displays and the chime does not sound, Refer to IPC GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING -- NAVIGATOR . . |
| The parking aid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AU |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BG |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BH |
| The power luggage compartment lid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BI |
| The seatbelt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BJ |
| The service AdvanceTrac® chime is inoperative | Stability-traction control concern IPC |
With the ignition OFF, the headlamps in the PARKING LAMPS position and the doors closed, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the headlamps on warning chime sounds. If the headlamps on chime sounds, DIAGNOSE the stability-traction control indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test P If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING -- NAVIGATOR . . |
| The turn signal-hazard on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BK |