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
Incorrect fuel gauge indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test B
The tachometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test C
Incorrect tachometer indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test D
The temperature gauge is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test E
The speedometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test F
Incorrect speedometer indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test G
The odometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test H
The ABS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test I
The airbag warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test J
The brake warning indicator is never on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test K
The brake warning indicator is always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test L
The charging system warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test M
The cruise control indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test N
The door ajar warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test O
The engine over-temperature warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test P
The grade assist indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Q
The LH- RH turn signal, high beam or fog lamp indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test R
The lights on indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test S
The low fuel indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test T
The low oil pressure warning indicator is never or always on	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 powertrain malfunction (wrench)/service warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test W
The safety belt warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test X
The stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Y
The stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Z
The TPMS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AA
The upshift indicator is never on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AB
The integrated circuit display is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test A
Not all integrated circuit display segments illuminate	IPC
The ShiPOn or PAUSEd message is always on	Vehicle still in transport mode	PERFORM the procedure to deactivate the factory or transport mode and PLACE the vehicle in normal operation mode. Refer to: Transport and Factory Mode Deactivation .
The trip computer switch is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AC
The PRNDL display does not match the selector lever position	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AD
The outside air temperature display is inoperative or incorrect	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AE