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 speedometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test C
Incorrect speedometer indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test D
The odometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test E
The tachometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test F
Incorrect tachometer indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test G
The temperature gauge is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test H
Incorrect temperature gauge indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test I
The ABS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test J
The airbag warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test K
The BLIS indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test L
The brake warning indicator is never on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test M
The brake warning indicator is always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test N
The charging system warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test O
The grade assist indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test P
The information 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 PRNDL indicator is never on or never displays P	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 select shift indicator does not display the selected range	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test W
The TPMS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AA