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 auto stop-start 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 BLIS/ CTA indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test O
The charging system warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test P
The forward collision warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Q
The diesel exhaust fluid level low indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test R
A door ajar warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test S
The powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test T
The engine over-temperature indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test U
The front fog lamp indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test X
The glow plug (wait to start) indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Y
The high beam indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test V
The lane keeping alert indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test W
The LH- RH turn signal indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test X
The lights on indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test X
The low fuel indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Z
The low engine oil pressure warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AA
The MIL is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AC
The seatbelt warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AD
The stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AE
The stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AF
The TPMS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AG
The water in fuel indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AH