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Symptom Chart: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the instrument cluster
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • Incorrect fuel gauge indication
  • Circuitry
  • Fuel level sensor
  • Fuel pump module
  • Fuel tank
  • Instrument cluster
  • Incorrect temperature gauge indication
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The speedometer/odometer is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM) (Escape, Mariner)
  • Transmission control module (TCM) (Escape Hybrid)
  • Instrument cluster
  • Inaccurate speedometer reading
  • Powertrain control module (PCM) (Escape, Mariner)
  • Transmission control module (TCM) (Escape Hybrid)
  • Instrument cluster
  • For Escape Hybrid, VERIFY the PCM has the correct module configuration for the tire size. If the configuration is incorrect, REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION to continue diagnosis of the configuration. If the configuration for the PCM is correct, GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
  • The tachometer is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • OBSERVE the PRNDL for Escape Hybrid. If the PRNDL has boxes around the letters, GO to PINPOINT TEST E . If the PRNDL has no boxes around the letters, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the communication network.
  • The low fuel warning indicator is never/always on
  • Instrument cluster
  • The door ajar indicator is inoperative (chime is operative)/does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the interior lamps.
    • If the interior lamps operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the interior lamps do not operate correctly, REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis on the interior lamps.
  • The safety belt warning indicator is inoperative (chime is operative)/does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the safety belt warning chime.
    • If the chime is operative, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the chime is inoperative, REFER to WARNING DEVICES to continue diagnosis of the safety belt warning chime.
  • The check fuel cap indicator is never on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The check fuel cap indicator is always on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM) (Escape Hybrid)
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
    • If DTCs are present, REFER to the appropriate DTC chart to continue diagnosis.
    • If no DTCs are present, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator is never/always on
  • ABS module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The brake warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Brake fluid level switch
  • Parking brake switch
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The low oil pressure warning indicator is never/always on (Escape, Mariner)
  • Circuitry
  • Oil pressure switch
  • Low oil pressure
  • Instrument cluster
  • The low oil pressure warning indicator is never/always on (Escape Hybrid)
  • Circuitry
  • Oil pressure switch
  • Low oil pressure
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is never/always on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The charging system warning indicator is never/always on
  • Charging system
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The air bag warning indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Restraint control module (RCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The high beam indicator is never/always on
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The LH turn indicator is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The RH turn indicator is never/always on
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • The theft indicator is never/always on
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The 4X4 indicator is never/always on (Escape, Mariner)
  • Four-wheel drive module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The 4X4 ENGAGED message is never/always on (Escape Hybrid)
  • Circuitry
  • Four-wheel drive module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The speed control indicator is never/always on (Escape, Mariner)
  • Circuitry
  • Speed control actuator
  • Instrument cluster
  • The speed control ON message is never on (Escape Hybrid)
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The O/D OFF indicator is never/always on (Escape, Mariner)
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The instrument cluster is inoperative
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • The transmission range indicator does not operate correctly
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The electric power charge/assist gauge is inoperative
  • Traction battery control module (TBCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The Escape Hybrid hazard warning indicator is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • Traction battery control module (TBCM)
  • Transmission control module (TCM)
  • The overtemp warning indicator is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The service soon warning indicator is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning indicator is never/always on
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster