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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 418 (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 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The message center does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • The message center display is inoperative
  • Instrument cluster
  • VERIFY that the message center display mode is turned on, then CARRY OUT the instrument cluster self-diagnostic test to illuminate all segments of the message center display. If the message center display is illuminated, the system is working correctly at this time. If the message center display is inoperative, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  • The service 4x4 warning display is never/always on (Escape, Mariner)
  • 4-wheel drive system
  • The park brake on warning display is never/always on
  • Circuitry
  • Parking brake switch
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation 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.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
  • The low brake fluid display in inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation 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.
    • If the brake warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.
  • The door ajar display is inoperative
  • Door ajar switch
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster
  • TURN the ignition switch to the ON position and CHECK the operation of the interior lamps.
    • If the interior lamps operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the interior lamps do not operate correctly, REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis of the interior lamps.
  • The low fuel level warning display is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Instrument cluster
  • CHECK the operation 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.
    • If the fuel gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the fuel gauge.
  • The check exterior lamps display is inoperative
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster
  • VERIFY that the SJB is correctly configured for the lamp outage. REFER to MODULE CONFIGURATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • CHECK the operation of the exterior lamps.
    • If all of the exterior lamps operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If any exterior lamp does not operate correctly, REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis of the exterior lamps.
  • The check fuel cap display is inoperative
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • RETRIEVE the DTCs. If DTC U1900 is retrieved. REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the communication network.
    • If no DTCs are retrieved. INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The turn signal on warning display is inoperative
  • Turn signals
  • Instrument cluster
  • The check brake lamps warning display is never/always on
  • Instrument cluster
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • CHECK the correct operation of the stoplamps.
    • If the stoplamps operate correctly, RETRIEVE the DTCs. If DTC U1900 is retrieved. REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to continue diagnosis of the communication network.
    • If no DTCs are retrieved and the stoplamps operate correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the stoplamps do not operate correctly, REFER to EXTERIOR LIGHTING to continue diagnosis of the stoplamps.
  • The service emission system display is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The high engine temperature, high engine temperature with performance reduced, and high engine temperature with stop engine safely display is inoperative
  • Circuitry
  • Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • For Escape/Mariner, TURN the ignition switch to the ON position and OBSERVE the operation of the engine temperature gauge.
    • If the engine temperature gauge operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
    • If the engine temperature gauge does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the engine temperature gauge.
  • The message center switch does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry
  • Message center switch(es)
  • 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 speed control ON message display is inoperative (Escape Hybrid)
  • Powertrain control module (PCM)
  • Instrument cluster
  • The 4X4 ENGAGED message is never/always on (Escape Hybrid)
  • Circuitry
  • Four-wheel drive module
  • Instrument cluster
  • The LOW TIRE PRESSURE, TIRE MONITOR FAULT, or TIRE SENSOR FAULT warning is incorrect
  • Circuitry
  • Smart junction box (SJB)
  • Instrument cluster
  • OBSERVE the operation of the low tire pressure warning indicator.
    • If the low tire pressure warning indicator operates correctly, INSTALL a new instrument cluster. REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • If the low tire pressure warning indicator does not operate correctly, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER to continue diagnosis of the low tire pressure warning indicator.
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