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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 30 (CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSCHARGING SYSTEMSYMPTOM CHART

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 variant/trim than selected.

Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The battery is discharged or battery voltage is low	Battery Generator High key-off current drain(s) Engine, generator and battery grounds Positive battery cable	Go to Pinpoint Test A . For Escape Hybrid, REFER to HIGH VOLTAGE CONVERTER/INVERTER article to diagnose the DC/DC converter.
The charging system warning indicator is on with the engine running (the charging system voltage does not increase)	Circuitry Generator PCM	Go to Pinpoint Test B .
The charging system overcharges (battery voltage is greater than 15.5 volts)	Circuitry Generator PCM	Go to Pinpoint Test C .
The charging system warning indicator is on with the engine running and the battery increases voltage	Generator Instrument cluster (IC) PCM	Go to Pinpoint Test D .
The charging system warning indicator is off with the ignition switch in the RUN position and the engine off	IC PCM	Go to Pinpoint Test E .
The charging system warning indicator flickers or is intermittent	IC	INSTALL a new IC. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER article.
The generator is noisy	Loose bolts/brackets Accessory drive belt Generator/pulley	Go to Pinpoint Test F .
Radio interference	Generator In-vehicle entertainment system	Go to Pinpoint Test G .

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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.