Symptom Chart: Warning Chimes
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| All the chimes are inoperative | IPC | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The active park assist chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AT |
| The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AU |
| The airbag secondary warning chime is inoperative | Normal condition IPC |
Using a diagnostic scan tool, PERFORM the IPC self-test. If DTC P1534:01 is present, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . If DTC P1534:01 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 P1534:01 is recorded. |
| The airbag secondary warning chime has activated | IPC | INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) |
| The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BG |
| The Belt-Minder® cannot be deactivated | MyKey® programmed key in use | The system is operating correctly. Use an administrator key to disable the Belt-Minder®. |
| The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AV |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AW |
| The chime only sounds from the IPC | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AX |
| The door ajar warning chime is inoperative | Door ajar indication concern 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 headlamps on chime sounds, GO to Pinpoint Test AK If the headlamps on chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The forward collision warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AY |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AZ |
| The ignition-engine on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BA |
| The lane keeping aid warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test |
NOTE:
The lane keeping aid warning chime only sounds to alert the driver they have their hands off the steering wheel. Normal alerting is done through steering wheel vibrations, which cannot be felt when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel. GO to Pinpoint Test BB |
| The lane keeping aid warning chime sounds with the hands on the steering wheel | Road conditions | Certain road conditions could lead to false activation of the chime. REFER to: Lane Keeping System |
| The memory-stored feedback warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BC |
| The message center warning chime is inoperative | No warnings present IPC |
With all the doors closed and the ignition OFF, PLACE the ignition ON. Once the IPC has completed the prove-out, OPEN the driver door and VERIFY the message center displays the door ajar RTT indicator and the chime sounds once. 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 door ajar message does not display, GO to Pinpoint Test AK If the door ajar message displays and the chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The parking aid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AT |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BD |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Perimeter alarm concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test BE |
| The power liftgate warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BF |
| The PRNDL not in park warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BH |
| The seatbelt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BG |
| The service AdvanceTrac® chime is inoperative | Stability-traction control concern 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 headlamps on chime sounds, DIAGNOSE the stability-traction control indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test X If the headlamps on chime does not sound, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . |
| The turn signal-hazard on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BI |
| The turn signal left on chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BI |