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 | IPC | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| The active park assist chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AN |
| The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AO |
| The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BA |
| The Belt-Minder® cannot be deactivated | MyKey® in use | The system is operating correctly. Use an administrator key to disable the Belt-Minder®. |
| The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AP |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AQ |
| The chime only sounds from the IPC | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AR |
| 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, GO to Pinpoint Test AD If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC HARDWARE TESTING |
| The forward collision warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AS |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AT |
| The ignition-engine on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AU |
| The lane keeping aid 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 AV |
| The lane keeping aid 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: Communications Network . |
| The memory-stored feedback warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AW |
| 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 driver door ajar message does not display, GO to Pinpoint Test AD If the driver door ajar message is always displayed, GO to Pinpoint Test AE If the door ajar message displays and the chime does not sound, Refer to IPC HARDWARE TESTING |
| The parking aid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AN |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AX |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AY |
| The power luggage compartment lid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AZ |
| 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 P If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC HARDWARE TESTING |
| The safety belt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BA |
| 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. GO to Pinpoint Test R 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 BB |
| The turn signal left on chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test BB |