Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The message center is inoperative	Circuitry Message center switch Instrument cluster	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
The compass is inoperative	Circuitry Compass sensor module Instrument cluster	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
The compass is inaccurate	Circuitry Zone setting Calibration Vehicle magnetization Compass sensor module	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
The message center display is blank	Instrument cluster	INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
The distance to empty, average fuel economy display is inoperative	Instrument cluster	CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer. If the gauges are inoperative, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the gauges. If the gauges are operative, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
The charge system display is inoperative	Powertrain control module (PCM) Instrument cluster	REFER to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION to continue diagnosis of the charging system.
The door ajar display is inoperative	Circuitry Door ajar switch(es) Vehicle security module Instrument cluster	CHECK the operation of the door ajar warning indicator. If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator. If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
The transmission display is inoperative	Powertrain control module (PCM) Instrument cluster	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The low fuel level display is inoperative	Circuitry Fuel pump module Instrument cluster	TURN the ignition switch to the ON position and OBSERVE the operation of the fuel gauge. If the fuel gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . If the fuel gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the fuel gauge.
The low brake fluid level display is inoperative	Circuitry Brake fluid level switch Instrument cluster	TURN the ignition switch to the ON position and OBSERVE the operation of the brake warning indicator. The lamp should prove out for 3 seconds when the ignition switch is in the RUN position. If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation. If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
The low oil pressure display is inoperative	Circuitry Oil pressure switch Instrument cluster	CHECK the operation of the oil pressure gauge. If the oil pressure gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . If the oil pressure gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the oil pressure gauge.
The check engine temperature display is inoperative	Circuitry Engine temperature sensor Powertrain control module (PCM) Instrument cluster	CHECK the operation of the temperature gauge. If the temperature gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation. TEST The system for normal operation. If the temperature gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the temperature gauge.
The check fuel cap display is inoperative	Powertrain control module (PCM) Instrument cluster	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
The message center switch does not operate correctly	Circuitry Message center switch Instrument cluster	GO to PINPOINT TEST F .