Symptom Chart: IPC

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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	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
The IPC operates erratically during stop-start	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test B
An ICM gauge is inoperative or incorrect	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test C
Incorrect fuel gauge indication (except RS)	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test D
Incorrect fuel gauge indication (RS only)	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test E
The speedometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test F
Incorrect speedometer indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test G
The odometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test H
The tachometer is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test I
Incorrect tachometer indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test J
The temperature gauge is inoperative	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test K
Incorrect temperature gauge indication	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test L
The airbag warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test M
The ABS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test N
The auto stop-start indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test O
The BLIS off indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test P
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 charging system warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test S
The grade assist indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test T
The information indicator is never on	IPC	ENTER the dealer test mode and scroll to the Telltale Test while observing the information indicator. If the information indicator alternately displays from red to amber, the system is functioning correctly at this time. If the information indicator does not alternately displays red to amber, Refer to IPC GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING
The LH- RH turn signal, high beam or fog lamp indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test U
The lights on indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test V
The low fuel indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test W
The low oil pressure warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test X
The MIL is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Y
The PRNDL indicator is never on or never displays P	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Z
The safety belt warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AA
The select shift indicator is does not display the selected range	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test Z
The stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AB
The stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AC
The TPMS warning indicator is never or always on	Refer to the Pinpoint Test	GO to Pinpoint Test AD