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Symptom Chart

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

NOTE: The TPM module is also known as Radio Transceiver Module (RTM).

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
Go to Pinpoint Test AE .
The PCM does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
PCM
REFER to Engine Controls - Pinpoint Tests (Except Diesel & Hybrid) , pinpoint test QA before proceeding to Pinpoint Test A. If pinpoint test QA has been completed, GO to Pinpoint Test A .
The ABS module does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
ABS module
GO to Pinpoint Test B .
The Body Control Module(BCM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test C .
The Instrument Panel Cluster(IPC) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
IPC
GO to Pinpoint Test D .
The Power Steering Control Module(PSCM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
PSCM
GO to Pinpoint Test E .
The Restraints Control Module(RCM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Case ground open
RCM
GO to Pinpoint Test F .
The Occupant Classification System Module(OCSM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
OCSM
GO to Pinpoint Test G .
The Head Up Display(HUD) module does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
HUD module
GO to Pinpoint Test H .
The Steering Column Control Module(SCCM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
SCCM
GO to Pinpoint Test I .
The Cruise-Control Module(C-CM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
C-CM
GO to Pinpoint Test J .
The Parking Aid Module(PAM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
PAM
GO to Pinpoint Test K .
The Remote Function Actuator(RFA) module does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
RFA module
GO to Pinpoint Test L .
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module(APIM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
APIM
GO to Pinpoint Test M .
The Audio Front Control Module(ACM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
ACM
GO to Pinpoint Test N .
The Front Controls Interface Module(FCIM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
FCIM
GO to Pinpoint Test O .
The Front Control/Display Interface Module(FCDIM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
FCDIM
GO to Pinpoint Test P .
The Global Positioning System Module(GPSM) does not respond to the scan tool (without touchscreen,) Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
GPSM
GO to Pinpoint Test Q .
The Tire Pressure Monitor(TPM) module (Radio Transceiver Module [RTM]) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Tire Pressure Monitor(TPM) module (Radio Transceiver Module [RTM])
GO to Pinpoint Test R .
The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left(SOD-L) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
SOD-L
GO to Pinpoint Test S .
The Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right(SOD-R) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
SOD-R
GO to Pinpoint Test T .
The Driver Seat Module(DSM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
DSM
GO to Pinpoint Test U .
The HVAC module does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
HVAC module
GO to Pinpoint Test V .
The audio Digital Signal Processing(DSP) module does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Audio DSP module
GO to Pinpoint Test W .
The Driver Door Module(DDM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
DDM
GO to Pinpoint Test X .
The Dual Climate Controlled Seat Module(DCSM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
DCSM
GO to Pinpoint Test Y .
The Heated Steering Wheel Module(HSWM) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
HSWM
GO to Pinpoint Test Z .
The BECMB (Extended Power Module) does not respond to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
BECMB (Extended Power Module)
GO to Pinpoint Test AA .
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)
HUD module (if equipped)
IPC (gateway module)
OCSM
PAM (if equipped)
PCM
PSCM (if equipped)
RCM
SCCM
GO to Pinpoint Test AB .
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 (without touchscreen, North America)
HSWM (if equipped)
HVAC module
RFA module (if equipped)
SOD-L (if equipped)
SOD-R (if equipped)
TPM module (Radio Transceiver Module [RTM])
GO to Pinpoint Test AC .
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)
GO to Pinpoint Test AD .
No power to the scan tool Fuse
Wiring, terminals or connectors
Data Link Connector(DLC)
Scan tool
GO to Pinpoint Test AE .