Symptom Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

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

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
A module does not respond to the scan tool	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Communication concern Module	REFER to: COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
The IPC is inoperative	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST A
Multiple gauges, indicators, message center indicators, warnings and chimes are inoperative or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST A
A virtual gauge (AWD , tachometer or temperature), is inoperative	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST B
Incorrect fuel gauge indication - single sender l-shaped fuel tank	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST C
Incorrect fuel gauge indication - dual sender saddle-type fuel tank	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
The speedometer is inoperative	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST E
Incorrect speedometer indication	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST F
The odometer is inoperative	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST G
The analog tachometer is inoperative	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST H
Incorrect analog tachometer indication	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST I
The analog temperature gauge is inoperative	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST J
Incorrect analog temperature gauge indication	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST K
The ABS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST L
The airbag warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST M
The auto stop-start indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST N
The brake warning indicator is never on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST O
The brake warning indicator is always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST P
The charging system warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST Q
The door ajar warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST R
The electric park brake indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST W
The LH -RH turn signal, fog lamp or high beam indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST S
The low fuel warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST T
The low oil pressure warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST U
The MIL is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST V
The lights on indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST X
The powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST Y
The PRNDL indicator is never on or never displays P	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST Z
The safety belt warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST AA
The stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST AB
The stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST AC
The TPMS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST AD