Symptom Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multiple gauges, indicators, RTT indicators, warnings and chimes are inoperative or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| A virtual gauge is inoperative (diesel exhaust fluid level, temperature, fuel, oil pressure, transmission temperature or turbo boost) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| Incorrect analog charging system gauge indication (base-level IPC only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| Incorrect analog fuel gauge indication-single fuel tank | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| Incorrect analog fuel gauge indication-dual fuel tanks | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
| The primary and secondary virtual fuel gauge display is inoperative (dual fuel tanks) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| Incorrect analog oil pressure gauge indication | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test F |
| The speedometer is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| Incorrect speedometer indication | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test H |
| The odometer is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test I |
| The tachometer is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test J |
| Incorrect tachometer indication | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test K |
| The analog temperature gauge is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test L |
| Incorrect analog temperature gauge indication | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test M |
| The analog transmission temperature gauge is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test N |
| Incorrect analog transmission temperature gauge indication | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test O |
| The turbo boost gauge is inoperative (diesel only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test P |
| A 4WD (4x4 low or 4x4 high) indicator is never or always on (electronic 4WD) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test Q |
| A 4WD (4x4 low or 4x4 high) indicator is never or always on (manual 4WD) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test R |
| The ABS warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test S |
| The airbag warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test T |
| The brake warning indicator is never on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test U |
| The brake warning indicator is always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test V |
| The charging system warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test W |
| The diesel exhaust fluid level indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test X |
| The DPF auto regen indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test Y |
| The door ajar or hood ajar warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test Z |
| The ELD indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AA |
| The engine brake indicator is never or always on (diesel only) | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AB |
| The engine over-temperature warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AC |
| The front fog lamp indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AF |
| The high beam indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AD |
| The hill descent indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AE |
| The LH- RH turn signal indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AF |
| The lights on indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AF |
| The low fuel indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AG |
| The low oil pressure warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AH |
| The MIL is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AI |
| The powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AJ |
| The PRNDL indicator is never on or never displays P | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AK |
| The seatbelt warning indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AL |
| The stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AM |
| The stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AN |
| The TPMS indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AO |
| The tow haul indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AP |
| The wait to start indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AR |
| The water in fuel indicator is never or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AS |