Symptom Chart: Charging System
Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
for information regarding Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
SYMPTOM CHART - CHARGING SYSTEM
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- Fuse
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Engine, generator and battery ground
- Battery
- Generator
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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- System voltage low or battery is discharged
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- Fuse
- Fusible link
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Abnormal ignition-off current drain(s)
- Radial arm adapter
- Battery
- Generator
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- High current Battery Junction Box (BJB)
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- Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt
- Loose bolts/brackets
- Generator/pulleys
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- Generator
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- In-vehicle entertainment system
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- Charging system warning indicator is never/always on
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- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
- Generator
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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- RETRIEVE Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs) from all modules. If any charging system Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are found, REFER to RELATED MODULE DTC CHART(S) . If no charging system Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are found, REFER to
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