Symptom Chart
Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Service Information for information about these diagnostic practices.
Symptom Chart: Instrument Cluster and Panel Illumination
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A module does not respond to the scan tool | Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Module |
REFER to Module Communications Network . |
| All dimmable illumination does not dim | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test A . |
| All dimmable non-networked illumination is inoperative | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test B . |
| All dimmable non-networked illumination is always on | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test C . |
| The steering wheel switch illumination is inoperative | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test D . |
| The LF window control switch illumination is inoperative | Window control switch | VERIFY the operation of the power mirrors. If the power mirrors operate correctly, INSTALL a new window control switch. REFER to Glass, Frames and Mechanisms . If the power mirrors do not operate correctly, REFER to Rear View Mirrors . |
| The RF, RR or LR window control switch illumination is inoperative or always on | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test F . |
| One or more switch or component illumination is inoperative | Refer to the Diagnostic Routine | GO to Pinpoint Test E . |
| The IPC illumination is inoperative/does not dim | IPC | Using a scan tool, PERFORM the network test. If the scan tool responds with no communication with the IPC, REFER to Module Communications Network . If the scan tool communicates with the IPC, INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes . TEST the system for normal operation. |
| The FCIM illumination is inoperative/does not dim | FCIM | Using a scan tool, PERFORM the network test. If the scan tool responds with no communication with the FCIM, REFER to Module Communications Network . If the scan tool communicates with the FCIM, INSTALL a new FCIM. REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 8 Speakers or Information and Entertainment Systems - THX 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 14 Speakers . |
| The FDIM illumination is inoperative/does not dim | FDIM | CHECK for normal operation of the audio system. If the audio system operates correctly, INSTALL a new FDIM. REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 8 Speakers or Information and Entertainment Systems - THX 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 14 Speakers . If the audio system does not operate correctly, REFER to Information and Entertainment Systems - 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 8 Speakers or Information and Entertainment Systems - THX 8-Inch (203 mm) Touchscreen, 14 Speakers . |
| The RHVAC module illumination is inoperative/does not dim | RHVAC module | Using a scan tool, PERFORM the network test. If the scan tool responds with no communication with the RHVAC module, REFER to Module Communications Network . If the scan tool communicates with the RHVAC module, INSTALL a new RHVAC module. REFER to Auxiliary Climate Control . |