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Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to: Diagnostic Methods .

Condition Possible Sources Actions
The vehicle does not start with the diagnostic scan tool connected to the DLC and/or multiple malfunction indicators are only on when the diagnostic scan tool is connected to the DLC Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AF 
The PCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test A 
The ABS module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test B 
The BCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test C 
The IPC does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test D 
The PSCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test E 
The RCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test F 
The OCS does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test G 
The SASM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test H 
The PAM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test I 
The RFA module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test J 
The APIM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test K 
The ACM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test L 
The FCIM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test M 
The FCDIM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test N 
The GPSM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool (except vehicles equipped with touchscreen without GPSM) Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test O 
The SODL or SODR does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test P 
The DSM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Q 
The HVAC module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test R 
The DSP does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test S 
The HCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test T 
The DDM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test U 
The PDM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test V 
The RGTM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test W 
The TRM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test X 
The CCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Y 
The HUD module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Z 
The IPMA does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AA 
The TCU does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AB 
No HS-CAN communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AC 
No MS-CAN communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AD 
No I-CAN communication, all modules are not responding Refer to the Pinpoint Test If the IPC does not pass a network test, DIAGNOSE the IPC first. GO to Pinpoint Test D 
If the IPC does pass a network test, GO to Pinpoint Test AE 
No power to the DLC Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test AF