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Symptom Chart

Diagnostics in this service 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
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Scan tool
  • The PCM does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PCM
  • The ABS module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • The Body Control Module (BCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • BCM
  • The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IPC
  • The Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PSCM
  • The Restraints Control Module (RCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Case ground open
  • RCM
  • The Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • OCSM
  • The Head Up Display (HUD) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • HUD module
  • The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SCCM module
  • The Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • C-CM
  • The Parking Aid Module (PAM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • PAM
  • The Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • RFA module
  • The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • APIM
  • The Audio Front Control Module (ACM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ACM
  • The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCIM
  • NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a navigation ACM utilize a non-networked FCDIM.
  • The Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • FCDIM
  • The Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • GPSM
  • The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) module
  • The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left (SOD-L) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SOD-L
  • The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right (SOD-R) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SOD-R
  • The Driver Seat Module (DSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DSM
  • The Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • HVAC module
  • The audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Audio DSP module
  • The Driver Door Module (DDM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DDM
  • The Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • HSWM
  • The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module (DCSM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • DCSM
  • The Generic Function Module (GFM) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • GFM
  • The Image Processing Module - A (IPM-A) does not respond to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IPM-A
  • No High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • C-CM (if equipped)
  • GFM (police package)
  • HUD module (if equipped)
  • IPC (gateway module)
  • IPM-A
  • OCSM
  • PAM (if equipped)
  • PCM
  • PSCM (if equipped)
  • RCM
  • SCCM module
  • No Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • BCM
  • DCSM (if equipped)
  • DDM (if equipped)
  • DSM (if equipped)
  • GPSM (if equipped)
  • HSWM (if equipped)
  • HVAC module
  • RFA module (if equipped)
  • SOD-L (if equipped)
  • SOD-R (if equipped)
  • TPM module
  • No Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN) communication, all modules are not responding
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • APIM (if equipped)
  • ACM
  • Audio DSP module (if equipped)
  • FCIM
  • FCDIM
  • IPC (gateway module)
  • No power to the scan tool
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Data Link Connector (DLC)
  • Scan tool