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2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Symptom Chart

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The message center is not operating correctly
  • Message center switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inoperative
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry
  • Compass sensor module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inaccurate
  • Zone setting
  • Calibration
  • Vehicle magnetization
  • Compass sensor module
  • The message center display is blank
  • Instrument cluster
  • INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The distance to empty (DTE)/average fuel economy is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the fuel gauge and the odometer.
    • If the gauges are operative, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The charge system warning is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the charging system warning indicator.
    • If the charging system warning indicator is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
    • If the charging system warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
  • The door ajar warning is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Door ajar switch(es)
  • Vehicle security module
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The transmission warning is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • The low fuel level warning is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Fuel pump module
  • Instrument cluster
  • TURN the ignition switch to the ON position and OBSERVE the operation of the fuel gauge.
    • If the fuel gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The low brake fluid level warning is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Brake fluid level switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • TURN the ignition switch to the ON position and OBSERVE the operation of the brake warning indicator. The lamp should prove out for 3 seconds when the ignition switch is in the RUN position.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
  • The low oil pressure warning is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Oil pressure switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the oil pressure gauge.
    • If the oil pressure gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the oil pressure gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
  • The check engine temperature warning is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Engine temperature sensor
  • PCM
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the temperature gauge.
    • If the temperature gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the temperature gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
  • The LOW TIRE PRESSURE, TIRE PRESSURE FAULT, or TIRE SENSOR FAULT warning is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning indicator.
    • If the TPMS warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the TPMS warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
  • The check fuel cap warning is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • The message center switch does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch
  • Instrument cluster
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