Symptom Chart: Warning Chimes
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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 BH |
| The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BI |
| 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, Refer to IPC Guided Routine Testing . 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 | Refer to IPC Guided Routine Testing . |
| The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BW |
| 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 BJ |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BK |
| The chime always sounds with the ignition key removed | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BK |
| The chime only sounds from the IPC | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BL |
| The chime volume is low or inaudible | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BM |
| The diesel exhaust over-temperature warning chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BN |
| 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, DIAGNOSE the door ajar warning indicator or door ajar RTT. GO to Pinpoint Test W If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC Guided Routine Testing . |
| The forward collision warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BO |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BP |
| The ignition-engine on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BQ |
| The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BR |
| The lane keeping alert warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test |
NOTE:
The lane keeping aid warning chime only sounds to alert the driver that 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 BS |
| The lane keeping alert 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 - System Operation and Component Description . |
| The memory-stored feedback warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BT |
| 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 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 W If the door ajar message displays and the chime does not sound, Refer to IPC Guided Routine Testing . |
| The parking aid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BH |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BU |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Perimeter alarm concern IPC |
GO to Pinpoint Test BV |
| The PRNDL not in park warning chime is inoperative | PRNDL 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 AI If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC Guided Routine Testing . |
| The seatbelt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BW |
| 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 or stability-traction control RTT. GO to Pinpoint Test AL If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC Guided Routine Testing . |
| The turn signal-hazard on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BX |
| The turn signal left on chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BX |