Symptom Chart: Warning Chimes
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to: Diagnostic Methods .
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| All the chimes are inoperative | IPC | ENTER the dealer test mode and scroll to the chime test screen. REFER to Dealer Test Mode . If the chime does not operate in the dealer test mode, Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . If the chime operates in the dealer test mode, DIAGNOSE and REPAIR any individual chimes that are inoperative. |
| The chime sounds when the driver door is ajar (no key in ignition and headlamps off) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test Z |
| The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative (without Intelligent Access [IA]) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AA |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AB |
| The hill start assist chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AO |
| The key left in vehicle chime is inoperative-with push button start | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AP |
| The passive key out of vehicle chime is inoperative-with push button start | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AP |
| The low fuel warning chime is inoperative or always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AQ |
| The remote key programming chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AS |
| The safety belt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AD |
| The Belt-Minder ® chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AD |
| The Belt-Minder ® cannot be deactivated | A MyKey ® is in the ignition | The system is operating correctly. To disable the Belt-Minder ®, an administrator key must be used. |
| The door ajar warning chime is inoperative or always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AN |
| The lane keeping alert warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test |
NOTE:
The lane keeping aid warning chime only sounds to alert the driver that the driver's hands are no longer on the steering wheel. Normal alerting is done through steering wheel vibrations, which cannot be felt when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel. GO to Pinpoint Test AE |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AF |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AR |
| The turn signal on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AC |
| The active park assist chime is inoperative | Active park assist system concern IPC |
With the ignition in OFF mode, the driver door closed and the driver safety belt unbuckeled, place the ignition in the ON mode and check the safety belt warning chime. If the safety belt warning chime sounds, diagnose the active park assist system. DIAGNOSE the parking aid. Refer to the appropriate Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes article for the procedure. If the safety belt warning indicator is inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test U |