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Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Diagnostics in this information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in SERVICE INFORMATION for information about these practices.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The vehicle does not start with the scan tool connected to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and/or multiple malfunction indicators are only on when the scan tool is connected to the DLC
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The PCM does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The ABS module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Body Control Module (BCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Restraints Control Module (RCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Parking Aid Module (PAM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Audio Front Control Module (ACM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left (SOD-L) or Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right (SOD-R) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Driver Seat Module (DSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The HVAC module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Headlamp Control Module (HCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Driver Door Module (DDM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Passenger Door Module (PDM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Image Processing Module - B (IPM-B) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • The Trailer Module (TRM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • No Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine
  • No power to the scan tool
  • Refer to the Diagnostic Routine