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Symptom Chart(s)

Symptom Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (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 diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test. REFER to: Controller Area Network (CAN) Module 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 

Symptom Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Gauges 

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
Incorrect fuel gauge indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test C 
Incorrect engine oil pressure gauge indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AG 
The analog speedometer is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test D 
Incorrect speedometer indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test E 
The analog tachometer is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test G 
Incorrect tachometer indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test H 
Incorrect temperature gauge indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test I 
Incorrect transmission temperature gauge indication Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test J 
The turbo boost gauge in inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test B 
A virtual gauge is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test B 

Symptom Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Indicators 

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
The ABS warning indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test K 
The airbag warning 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 Q 
The brake warning indicator is always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test R 
The MIL is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AJ 
The seatbelt warning indicator is never or always on Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AO 

Symptom Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - RTT Indicators 

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
The ABSRTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test K 
The airbag warning RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test L 
The auto high beam RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test M 
The auto hold RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test N 
The auto stop-start RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test O 
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) off RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test P 
The brake system RTT indicator is never displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test Q 
The brake system RTT indicator is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test R 
The charging system RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test S 
The cruise control RTT indicator is never displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test T 
The door ajar RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test U 
The drive mode (Eco, Sport, Tow Haul, Slippery, Trail, Mud/Ruts, Deep Snow/Sand) RTT indicator is inoperative or displays the incorrect features Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test V 
The ELD (eLocker) RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test W 
The electric park brake RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test X 
The engine over-temperature RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test Y 
The forward collision RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test Z 
The front fog lamp RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AE 
Four-wheel drive RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AA 
The high beam RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AE 
The hill descent control RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AB 
The lane centering aid RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AC 
The lane keeping system RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AD 
The LH / RH turn RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AE 
The liftgate ajar RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test U 
The lights on RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AF 
The low engine oil pressure RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AG 
The low fuel RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AH 
The low washer fluid level RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AI 
The MILRTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AJ 
The overspeed warning RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed (Gulf Cooperative Countries [GCC] only) Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AK 
The powertrain malfunction (wrench) RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AL 
The PRNDM RTT indicator is never displayed or never displays P Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AM 
The progressive range select RTT indicator is never displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AM 
The rear seatbelt RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AN 
The seatbelt RTT warning indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AO 
The stability-traction control RTT indicator (sliding car icon) is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AP 
The traction control disabled RTT indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AQ 
The TPMSRTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AR 
The trail control RTT indicator is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AS 

Symptom Chart: Information And Message Center -Displays 

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
The message center is not operating correctly Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AT 
The message center display is blank Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test A 
A virtual display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test A 
The adaptive cruise control distance display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test T 
The compass is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. REFER to: Information and Entertainment System - Component Location . or REFER to: Information and Entertainment System
The digital speedometer displays the incorrect speed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test E 
The DTE -Average Fuel Economy (AFE) display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AV 
The DTE display is incorrect or fluctuates Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AU 
The engine hour and engine idle hour display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AW 
The engine oil life display is inoperative or incorrect Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BG 
The forward collision warning alert display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test Z 
The lane centering aid display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AC 
The lane keeping system display is inoperative Lane keeping alert system concern REFER to: Lane Keeping System .
The navigation display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. REFER to: Information and Entertainment System - Component Location . or REFER to: Information and Entertainment System
The odometer display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test F 
The off road display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AX 
The outside air temperature display is inoperative or incorrect Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AY 
The power distribution display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AZ 
The rear seatbelt monitor display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AN 
The speed sign recognition display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BA 
The TPMS display is inoperative or incorrect 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 BD 
The trailer information display is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BC 
The Trip 1/Trip 2 display is incorrect or inoperative IPC REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .

Symptom Chart: Information And Message Center - Warnings 

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 BLIS / CTA warning message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test P 
A brake warning (brake fluid level low, parking brake applied or brake system malfunction) message is never displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test Q 
A brake warning (brake fluid level low, parking brake applied or brake system malfunction) message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test R 
The check fuel fill inlet message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BE 
A door, hood or liftgate ajar warning message is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test U 
The electric park brake fault message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test X 
An ELD (eLocker) message is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test W 
The engine oil change message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BF 
The engine oil life message is never displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BG 
The ignition-engine on warning message is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BP 
A load shed warning message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test S 
The low fuel warning message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AH 
The rear seatbelt monitor warning message is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AN 
The seatbelt buckle message is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AO 
Service AdvanceTrac® warning message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AP 
A TPMS malfunction message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AR 
The tire training complete message is never on (sensor training incomplete) Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BH 
A tire training message (train left front, right front, left rear or right rear tire) message is never displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BH 
The tires not trained message is always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BH 
A trail control message is never or always displayed Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test AS 

Symptom Chart: Warning Chimes 

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
All the chimes are inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test A 
The chime always sounds Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BI 
The chime only sounds from the IPC Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BJ 
The active park assist/parking aid warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BK 
The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BK 
The airbag secondary warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BL 
The airbag secondary warning chime has activated IPC REFER to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .
The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BM 
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 BK 
The door ajar warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BN 
The forward collision warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BK 
The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BO 
The highway assist (hard takeover) warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BK 
The ignition-engine on warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BP 
The key-in-ignition warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BQ 
The memory feedback chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BR 
The message center warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BS 
The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BT 
The power liftgate warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BU 
The seatbelt warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BM 
The Service AdvanceTrac® warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BW 
The transmission not in park warning chime is inoperative Refer to the Pinpoint Test. GO to Pinpoint Test BV 
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