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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 200 (INFORMATION CENTER)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGINFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTERSYMPTOM CHART
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Symptom Chart

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 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
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Compass sensor module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The compass is inaccurate
  • Circuitry
  • Zone setting
  • Calibration
  • Vehicle magnetized
  • Compass sensor module
  • The message center display is blank
  • Instrument cluster
  • INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The message center switch does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch
  • Instrument cluster
  • The distance to empty, average fuel economy is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster.
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer, the odometer, and the fuel gauge.
    • If the speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the speedometer, odometer, or fuel gauge do not operate correctly, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the gauges.
  • The LIFTGATE AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The TRUNK AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK ENGINE display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) for correct operation.
    • If the MIL does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the MIL.
    • If the MIL is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK ENGINE TEMP display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the temperature gauge for correct operation.
    • If the temperature gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the temperature gauge.
    • If the temperature gauge is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK TRACTION CONTROL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the traction control indicator for correct operation.
    • If the traction control indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the traction control indicator.
    • If the traction control indicator is operating correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The FUEL GAUGE Op 1/2 to E ONLY display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low fuel gauge for correct operation.
    • If the fuel gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the fuel gauge.
    • If the fuel gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW COOLANT LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low coolant level indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low coolant level indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the low coolant level indicator.
    • If the low coolant level indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low washer fluid indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low washer fluid indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the low washer fluid indicator.
    • If the low washer fluid indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The TURN SIGNAL ON display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the turn signal indicators for correct operation.
    • If the turn signal indicators do not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the turn signal indicators.
    • If the turn signal indicators operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the charging system warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the charging system warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the charging system warning indicator.
    • If the check charging warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the engine coolant temperature gauge for correct operation.
    • If the engine coolant temperature gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the engine coolant temperature gauge.
    • If the engine coolant temperature gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The AWD MALFUNCTION display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the traction control indicator for correct operation.
    • If the traction control indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the traction control indicator.
    • If the traction control indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The LOW FUEL LEVEL display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low fuel warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low fuel warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the low fuel warning indicator.
    • If the low fuel warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The OIL PRESSURE LOW display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the low oil pressure warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the low oil pressure warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the low oil pressure warning indicator.
    • If the low oil pressure warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The OIL LIFE display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
    NOTE: The oil life display is calculated by mileage and time (8047 km [5000 miles]/180 days). The counter starts when the vehicle is built.
  • RESET the oil life display, and advise the operator to have the oil changed at the recommended service interval. REFER to the Owner's Literature for additional information.
  • CHECK the operation of the speedometer gauge and the odometer display.
    • If the gauges operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the gauges do not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis.
  • The CHECK FUEL CAP display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the check fuel cap warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the check fuel cap warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the check fuel cap warning indicator.
    • If the check fuel cap warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The DRIVER'S DOOR, PASSENGER'S DOOR, LEFT REAR DOOR, AND RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the door ajar warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the door ajar warning indicator.
    • If the door ajar warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The SPEED CONTROL ON display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the speed control indicator for correct operation.
    • If the speed control indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the speed control indicator.
    • If the speed control indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The PARK BRAKE ENGAGED display does not operate correctly
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the brake warning indicator for correct operation.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
    • If the brake warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
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