Symptom Chart: IPC

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
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, RTT indicators, warnings and chimes are inoperative or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test A
A virtual gauge is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test B
Incorrect fuel gauge indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test C
The speedometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test D
Incorrect speedometer indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test E
The odometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test F
The ABS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test G
The airbag warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test H
The brake warning indicator is never on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test I
The brake warning indicator is always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test J
The LH- RH turn signal, front fog lamp or high beam indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test K
The lights on indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test L
The MIL is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test M
The PRNDL indicator is never on or never displays P	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test N
The ready to drive indicator is never on	This is normal operation of the ready to drive RTT indicator	GO to Pinpoint Test O
The ready to drive indicator is always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	The ready light indicates the vehicle is ready to drive whenever the ignition is on. The ready indicator should be on.
The rear fog lamp indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test P
The seatbelt warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Q
The stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test R
The stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test S