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 | ENTER the dealer test mode and scroll to the chime test screen. See Dealer Test Mode. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description . If the chime does not operate in the dealer test mode, If the chime operates in the dealer test mode, DIAGNOSE and REPAIR any individual chimes that are inoperative. |
| The airbag secondary chime has activated | IPC | DIAGNOSE all RCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Refer to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . |
| The airbag secondary warning chime is inoperative | Normal operation IPC |
Using a diagnostic scan tool, PERFORM the IPC self-test. If DTC B1A14:11 or DTC B1A14:13 is present, If DTC B1A14:11 or DTC B1A14:13 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 B1A14:11 or DTC B1A14:13 is recorded. |
| The Belt-Minder® chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AS |
| The Belt-Minder® cannot be deactivated | A MyKey® is in the ignition | The system is operating correctly. Use an administrator key to disable the Belt-Minder®. |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AT |
| The door ajar warning chime is inoperative or always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AU |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AV |
| The information chime is inoperative | No warnings present 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 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 headlamps on chime does not sound, |
| The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AW |
| The PRNDL not in park chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | 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 AJ If the headlamps on chime does not sound, GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AX |
| The safety belt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AS |
| The turn/hazard signal on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AY |