Diagnostic Tests: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape, 2001 Mazda Tribute, and 2001 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Diagnostic tests are diagnostic formats used to test and service EEC-V system. For DTCs related to engine performance concerns, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (QUICK TEST) allows technician to identify problems and retrieve DTCs. Diagnostic tests check transmission circuits, sensors, solenoids and actuators.

NOTE: Perform all voltage tests with a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless stated otherwise in test procedure.

Procedures in diagnostic tests are written for use with following Ford Motor Co. test equipment:

Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) Scan Tool (418-F224) or New Generation Star (NGS) tester (007-00500) or equivalent.
104-Pin Breakout Box (014-00950)
Transmission Tester (007-00130)

Terminal pin references are based on this equipment and appropriate overlays. For all references to "test pins" or "jacks", refer to test equipment. When aftermarket test equipment is used, always follow test equipment manufacturer's instructions.