Symptom Chart: Information And Message Center Displays
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| The message center is not operating correctly (without active front steering) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AT |
| The message center is not operating correctly (with active front steering) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AU |
| A virtual display is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| The compass is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AV |
| The DTE-Average Fuel Economy (AFE) display is inoperative | IPC | CHECK the operation of the fuel gauge, the speedometer and the odometer. If the fuel gauge does not operate correctly, GO to Pinpoint Test D If the speedometer does not operate correctly, GO to Pinpoint Test G If the odometer does not operate correctly, GO to Pinpoint Test I If the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer operate correctly, Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . |
| The DTE display is incorrect or fluctuates | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AW |
| The digital speedometer displays the incorrect speed | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | DIAGNOSE the speedometer. GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| The engine hours and engine idle hours display is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AX |
| The engine oil temperature display is inoperative (diesel only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AY |
| The lane departure display is inoperative | Lane departure warning system concern | DIAGNOSE the lane keeping aid or lane keeping alert doesn't turn on or activate. Refer to: Lane Keeping System . |
| The off road display is inoperative (mid-level and high-level IPC only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AZ |
| The outside air temperature display is incorrect or inoperative (displayed in the FCIM) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BA |
| The progressive range select/SelectShift ® indicator is never on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | DIAGNOSE the PRNDL indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test AK |
| The TPMS display does not show all tire pressures or is inoperative. | TPMS RTT indicator concern | VERIFY the message center is set to display the TPMS tire pressures. REFER to the Owner's Literature for message center navigation. If the message center is set to display the tire pressures, DIAGNOSE the TPMS indicator or TPMS RTT indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test AO If the message center is not set to display the TPMS tire pressures, EXPLAIN to the customer how to navigate the message center menu to display the TPMS tire pressures. |
| The trailer information display is inoperative (mid-level and high-level IPC only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BB |
| The trailer lighting display is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BC |
| The trailer TPMS display does not show all tire pressures or is inoperative. | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BD |