Symptom Chart: Warning Chimes
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| All the chimes are inoperative | IPC | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AY |
| The airbag secondary warning chime is inoperative | Normal condition IPC |
Using a diagnostic scan tool, PERFORM the IPC self-test. If DTC P1534:01 is present, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . If DTC P1534:01 is not present, the system is operating correctly. The airbag secondary warning chime sounds only when a fault in the airbag warning indicator is present and DTC P1534:01 is recorded. |
| The airbag secondary warning chime has activated | IPC | INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The backup warning chime is inoperative (Japan only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AZ |
| The Belt-Minder ® feature is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BK |
| The Belt-Minder ® cannot be deactivated | MyKey ® programmed key in use |
NOTE:
When a MyKey ® programmed key is used, the Belt-Minder ® is automatically turned on and cannot be disabled (if previously disabled by an administrator, the Belt-Minder ® remains disabled when an administrator key is used). The system is operating correctly. Use an administrator key to disable the Belt-Minder ®. |
| The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ®)/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BA |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BB |
| The chime only sounds from the IPC | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BC |
| The door ajar warning chime is inoperative | Door ajar indication concern IPC |
With the ignition OFF, the headlamps in the PARKING LAMPS position and the doors closed, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the headlamps on warning chime sounds. If the headlamps on chime sounds, DIAGNOSE the door or luggage compartment lid ajar RTT. GO to Pinpoint Test AI If the headlamps on chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The forward collision warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BD |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BE |
| The ignition-engine on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BF |
| The memory-stored feedback warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BG |
| The message center warning chime is inoperative | No warnings present IPC |
With all the doors closed and the ignition OFF, PLACE the ignition ON. Once the IPC has completed the prove-out, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the message center displays the door ajar RTT and the chime sounds once. If the chime sounds, the system is operating correctly. The message center warning chime only sounds when a new warning is displayed in the message center. If the door ajar message does not display, GO to Pinpoint Test AI If the door ajar message displays and the chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The parking aid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BH |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BI |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Perimeter alarm concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test BJ |
| The PRNDL not in park warning chime is inoperative | PRNDL indication concern IPC |
With the ignition OFF, the headlamps in the PARKING LAMPS position and the doors closed, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the headlamps on warning chime sounds. If the headlamps on chime sounds, DIAGNOSE the PRNDL indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test V If the headlamps on chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The safety belt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BK |
| The service AdvanceTrac ® chime is inoperative | Stability-traction control concern IPC |
With the ignition OFF, the headlamps in the PARKING LAMPS position and the doors closed, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the headlamps on warning chime sounds. If the headlamps on chime sounds, DIAGNOSE the stability-traction control indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test Y If the headlamps on chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The turn signal-hazard on chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BL |
| The turn signal left on chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BL |