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 | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BW |
| The chime only sounds from the IPC | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the IPC self-test. If any Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present, REFER to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart . If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), DIAGNOSE the audio system. Without SYNC, REFER to: Information and Entertainment System - Vehicles Without: SYNC 3 . With SYNC, REFER to: Information and Entertainment System - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 . |
| The active park assist warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BR |
| The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BS |
| 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 backup warning chime is inoperative (Japan only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BT |
| The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CG |
| 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 BU |
| 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 R If the headlamps on chime does not sound, GO to Pinpoint Test BZ |
| The Electric Vehicle (EV) engine off reminder chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BV |
| The forward collision warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BX |
| The fuel door release chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BY |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BZ |
| The home safe light chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BZ |
| The ignition-engine on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CA |
| The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CB |
| 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 CC |
| 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 feedback chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CD |
| 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 IPC displays the door ajar indicator or 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 R 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 BR |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CE |
| The power liftgate chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CF |
| The transmission not in park warning chime is inoperative | PRNDL/PRNDM 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, DIAGNOSE the PRNDL indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test AH If the headlamps on chime does not sound, GO to Pinpoint Test BZ |
| The seatbelt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CG |
| The Service AdvanceTrac® warning 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 or stability-traction control RTT indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test AK If the headlamps on chime does not sound, GO to Pinpoint Test BZ |
| The turn signal-hazard on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CH |
| The turn signal left on chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CH |