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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1301 (INFORMATION CENTER - INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES)
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Section 1301 (Information Center - Instrumentation, Message Center And Warning Chimes)
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Section 1301 (Information Center - Instrumentation, Message Center And Warning Chimes)
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- Description And Operation
- Diagnostic Tests
- Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Inspection and Verification
- DTC Charts
- Symptom Charts
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: The Instrument Cluster (IC) Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test B: Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication
- Pinpoint Test C: Incorrect Temperature Gauge Indication
- Pinpoint Test D: The Tachometer Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test E: The Speedometer/Odometer Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test F: Incorrect Speedometer Indication
- Pinpoint Test G: The Safety Belt Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test H: The BRAKE Warning Indicator Is Never On
- Pinpoint Test I: The BRAKE Warning Indicator Is Always On
- Pinpoint Test J: The Charging System Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test K: The High Beam Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test L: The RH/LH Turn Signal Indicator Is Never On
- Pinpoint Test M: The ABS Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test N: The Traction Control Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test O: The Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test P: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test R: The Speed Control Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test S: The Engine Idle Hour Meter Is Inoperative (If Equipped)
- Pinpoint Test T: The Overdrive (OD) Off Indicator Is Never/Always On
- Pinpoint Test U: DTC B1318 - Battery Voltage Low
- Pinpoint Test V: The Message Center Is Not Operating Correctly
- Pinpoint Test W: The Message Center Switch Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test X: The LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL Message Is Inoperative/Always On
- Pinpoint Test Y: The Compass Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test Z: The Compass Is Inaccurate
- Pinpoint Test AA: The DOOR AJAR Warning Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test AB: The Headlamps On Warning Chime Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test AC: The Air Bag/Safety Belt Warning Chime Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test AD: The Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test AE: The Chime Sounds When The Driver Door Is Ajar (No Key In Ignition And Headlamps Off)
- Pinpoint Test AF: The Turn Signal On Warning Chime Is Inoperative
- Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
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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.