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 |
|---|---|---|
| The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BM |
| 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 Hardware 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 Hardware Testing . |
| The Belt-Minder ® feature is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CB |
| 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 CTA warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BN |
| All the chimes are inoperative | IPC | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BO |
| The chime only sounds from the IPC | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BP |
| The diesel exhaust fluid level warning chime never or always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BQ |
| The diesel exhaust over-temperature warning chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BR |
| 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 indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test Z If the headlamps on chime does not sound, GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The forward collision warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BS |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BT |
| The ignition-engine on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BU |
| The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BV |
| 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 BW |
| 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 BX |
| 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 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 Z If the door ajar message displays and the chime does not sound, GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The parking aid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BY |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BZ |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CA |
| 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 AK If the headlamps on chime does not sound, GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The seatbelt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CB |
| 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 indicator. GO to Pinpoint Test AM If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC Hardware Testing . |
| The turn signal-hazard on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CC |
| The turn signal left on chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test CC |