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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the instrument cluster
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • Incorrect fuel gauge indication
  • Circuitry
  • Fuel pump module
  • Fuel tank
  • Instrument cluster
  • Incorrect temperature gauge indication
  • Circuitry
  • Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor
  • Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The speedometer/odometer is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Powertrain control module (PCM) (Escape, Mariner)
  • Instrument cluster
  • Transmission control module (TCM) (Escape Hybrid)
  • Inaccurate speedometer reading
  • Circuitry
  • Powertrain control module (PCM) (Escape, Mariner)
  • Instrument cluster
  • Transmission control module (TCM) (Escape Hybrid)
  • For Escape Hybrid, VERIFY the PCM has the correct module configuration for the tire size. If the configuration is incorrect, REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION to continue diagnosis of the configuration. If the configuration for the PCM is correct, GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
  • The tachometer is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • OBSERVE the PRNDL for Escape Hybrid. If the PRNDL has boxes around the letters, GO to PINPOINT TEST E . If the PRNDL has no boxes around the letters, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the CAN.
  • The low fuel warning indicator is never/always on
  • Instrument cluster
  • The door ajar indicator is inoperative (chime is operative)/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • CHECK the operation of the interior lamps.
    • If the interior lamps operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the interior lamps do not operate correctly, REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis.
  • The safety belt warning indicator is inoperative (chime is operative)/does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the safety belt warning chime.
    • If the chime is operative, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the chime is inoperative, REFER to WARNING DEVICES to continue diagnosis of the safety belt warning chime.
  • The check fuel cap indicator is never on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The check fuel cap indicator is always on
  • Instrument cluster
  • Powertrain control module (PCM) (Escape Hybrid)
  • CHECK for any DTCs.
    • If DTCs are present, REFER to the appropriate DTC chart to continue diagnosis.
    • If no DTCs are present, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
  • The brake warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Brake fluid level switch
  • Parking brake switch
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The low oil pressure indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Oil pressure switch
  • Low oil pressure
  • Instrument cluster
  • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • The charging system warning indicator is never/always on
  • Charging system
  • Circuitry
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The air bag warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Restraint control module (RCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The high beam indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The LH turn indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The RH turn indicator is never/always on
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • The theft indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The 4X4 indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Four-wheel drive module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The speed control indicator is never/always on (Escape, Mariner)
  • Circuitry
  • Speed control module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The speed control ON message is never on (Escape Hybrid)
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The O/D OFF indicator is never/always on (Escape, Mariner)
  • Circuitry
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The instrument cluster is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • The transmission range indicator does not operate correctly
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The electric power charge/assist gauge is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • The Escape Hybrid hazard warning indicator is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • Traction battery control module (TBCM)
  • Transmission control module (TCM)
  • The overtemp warning indicator is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The service soon warning indicator is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster