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 AJ |
| The adaptive cruise control warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AK |
| The auto stop-start chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AL |
| The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AX |
| 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 AM |
| The chime always sounds | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AN |
| The chime only sounds from the IPC | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AO |
| 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 AA If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING |
| The forward collision warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AP |
| The headlamps on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AQ |
| The ignition-engine on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AR |
| The lane keeping system warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test |
NOTE:
The lane keeping system 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 AS |
| The lane keeping system 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 Departure Warning - Overview . |
| The memory-stored feedback warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AT |
| 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 function correctly, GO to Pinpoint Test AA If the door ajar message displays and the chime does not sound, Refer to IPC GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING |
| The parking aid chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AJ |
| The parking brake warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AU |
| The perimeter alarm chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AV |
| The power liftgate chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AW |
| 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 M If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING |
| The seatbelt warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AX |
| 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 P If the headlamps on chime does not sound, Refer to IPC GUIDED ROUTINE TESTING |
| The turn signal-hazard on warning chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AY |
| The turn signal left on chime is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test AY |