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 (mid-level IPC only) | 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 (base IPC only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test Q |
| The door, hood or luggage compartment lid ajar warning indicator is never or always on (base IPC only) | 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 (base IPC only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test T |
| The low oil pressure warning indicator is never or always on (base IPC only) | 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 (base IPC only) | 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 |