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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1238 (INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGINFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMSYMPTOM CHART - SATELLITE RADIO

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Symptom Chart - Satellite Radio

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Symptom Chart - Satellite Radio

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SATELLITE RADIO SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The satellite radio display is inoperative	Communication network concern Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) (vehicles without navigation) Audio Control Module (ACM) (vehicles with navigation)	For vehicles equipped with navigation, GO to PINPOINT TEST J . For vehicles without navigation, GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
Poor reception	Obstructions to the antenna line of sight Satellite radio antenna Satellite radio antenna cable ACM (vehicles with internal satellite radio receiver)	GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
Continuous seek/scan	No channel found in the selected category Obstructions to the antenna line of sight Satellite radio antenna Satellite radio antenna cable ACM (vehicles with internal satellite radio receiver)	GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
Poor sound quality/no sound while in satellite radio mode - all other functions operate correctly	Satellite radio antenna Satellite radio antenna cable Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) (if equipped) ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST M .
The satellite radio is inoperative/does not operate correctly	Subscription status Satellite radio system concern ACM	GO to PINPOINT TEST S .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.