Symptom Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| A module does not respond to the diagnostic 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 (air fuel ratio, axle temperature, battery voltage gauge, cylinder head temperature, engine oil pressure, engine oil temperature, inlet air temperature, transmission fluid temperature vacuum or vacuum/boost), is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| The virtual speedometer, tachometer or temperature gauge is inoperative (digital IPC only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| Incorrect fuel gauge indication | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| The speedometer is inoperative (analog IPC) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
| Incorrect speedometer indication (analog IPC) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test F |
| The odometer is inoperative (analog IPC) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| The tachometer is inoperative (analog IPC) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test H |
| Incorrect tachometer indication (analog IPC) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test I |
| The temperature gauge is inoperative (analog IPC) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test J |
| Incorrect temperature gauge indication (analog IPC) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test K |
| The engine oil pressure gauge is inoperative (ICM gauge pack) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test L |
| The engine oil temperature gauge is inoperative (ICM gauge pack) (GT350 only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test M |
| The vacuum-boost gauge is inoperative (ICM gauge pack) (except GT350) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test N |
| The ABS warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test O |
| The airbag warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test P |
| The brake warning indicator is never on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test Q |
| The brake warning indicator is always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test R |
| The HUD performance shift indication is never on (GT350 only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test S |
| The LED low beam malfunction indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test T |
| 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 U |
| The lights on indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test V |
| The MIL is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test W |
| The PRNDL indicator is never on or never displays P | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test X |
| The rear fog lamp indicator is never or always on (if equipped) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test Y |
| The seatbelt warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test Z |
| The stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AA |
| The stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AB |
| The TPMS warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AC |