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Symptom Chart: Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination

Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC METHODS for information regarding Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Actions
  • A module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Module
  • All dimmable illumination does not dim/increase brightness
  • FLM
  • All dimmable non-networked illumination is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • BCM
  • All dimmable non-networked illumination is always on
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • BCM
  • The steering wheel switch(es) illumination is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Steering wheel switch(es)
  • Steering wheel harness
  • Clockspring
  • The right front or either rear window control switch illumination is inoperative
  • Window control switch
  • The left front window control switch illumination is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Window control switch
  • VERIFY the operation of the power mirrors.
  • If the power mirrors operate correctly, INSTALL a new window control switch. REFER to WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH .
  • If the power mirrors are inoperative, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE A : The Mirrors Are Inoperative - Non-Memory.
  • One or more switch or component illumination is inoperative
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Illuminated switch
  • Illuminated component
  • The IPC illumination is inoperative/does not dim
  • IPC
  • CARRY OUT the network test.
  • If the scan tool responds with no communication with the IPC, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE H : The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool.
  • If the scan tool communicates with the IPC, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
  • The FCIM illumination is inoperative/does not dim
  • FCIM
  • The FCDIM  illumination is inoperative/does not dim
  • FCDIM 
  • The FDIM illumination is inoperative/does not dim
  • FDIM
  • The terrain management switch illumination is inoperative/does not dim
  • ATCM