Pinpoint Test Ac : The Driving Range Limit, Drive Prevention Override Or Plug Vehicle In Display Is Never Displayed: Notes

Diagnostic Overview 

Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to: Diagnostic Methods .

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

See Driving Range Limit Display-Reduce Climate Usage Displays, Charge Cord Connected-Drive Prevention Override Display Or Limited Battery Performance-Plug Vehicle In Displays. Refer to: Message Center - System Operation and Component Description .

If the ready to drive request or vehicle range display data is missing for less than 5 seconds, the IPC defaults the driving range limit message display to the last indication state (on or off), based upon the last message received.

If the ready to drive request or vehicle range display data is missing for 5 seconds or longer, the IPC defaults the driving range limit message display off.

If the check plug to start display request is missing for less than 5 seconds, the IPC defaults the drive prevention override message display to the last indication state (on or off), based upon the last message received.

If the check plug to start display request is missing for 5 seconds or longer, the IPC defaults the drive prevention override message display off.

If the ambient air temperature data is missing for less than 5 seconds, the IPC defaults the plug vehicle in message display to the last indication state (on or off), based upon the last message received.

If the ambient air temperature data is missing for 5 seconds or longer, the IPC defaults the plug vehicle in message display off.

Possible Sources 

• Communication concern
• Powertrain concern
• IPC