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2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Symptom Chart

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Milan, 2008 Lincoln MKZ, and 2008 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
No communication with the ABS module	Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors ABS module	REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the no communication problem.
No communication with the instrument cluster	Wiring, terminals or connectors Instrument cluster	REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the no communication problem.
The red brake warning indicator is always/never on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Brake fluid level switch Parking brake switch Instrument cluster	REFER to Diagnosis and Testing in INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article.
The yellow ABS warning indicator is always/never on	Wiring, terminals or connectors Instrument cluster ABS module	RETRIEVE and RECORD any ABS module DTCs. If DTCs are present, go to the ABS Module DTC Chart. If no DTCs are present, REFER to Diagnosis and Testing in INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article.
Spongy brake pedal with no warning indicator	Air in the brake hydraulic system	INSPECT the brake pedal and bracket for damage or incorrect installation. REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary. If the brake pedal and bracket are OK, BLEED the brake system and hydraulic control unit (HCU). REFER to Brake System Bleeding in BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Poor vehicle tracking during anti-lock function	Air in the hydraulic brake system HCU	Go to Pinpoint Test F .
	Base brake system	REFER to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Unintended ABS activation with no DTCs present	Incorrect or worn tires Underinflated tire(s) Suspension components Missing, damaged or misaligned wheel speed sensor tone rings	INSPECT the wheels and tires, front and rear suspension and the wheel speed sensor tone rings. REPAIR or INSTALL new as necessary.
The traction control indicator is always/never on	Traction control system PCM Instrument cluster	REFER to Diagnosis and Testing in INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article.
The traction control system is inoperative	Traction control system is turned off	VERIFY that the system is turned on. CARRY OUT the ABS module and instrument cluster self-tests. RETRIEVE and RECORD any DTCs. REFER to the ABS Module DTC Chart and/or the Instrument Cluster DTC Chart.
	PCM not configured for traction control (front wheel drive [FWD] only)	VERIFY that the PCM is configured correctly. REFER to Programmable Module Installation in MODULE CONFIGURATION article.
	ABS wheel speed sensor fault	CARRY OUT the ABS module self-test. RETRIEVE and RECORD any DTCs. REFER to the ABS Module DTC Chart.
	High-speed controller area network (HS-CAN) communication bus	REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the no communication problem.
The traction control system cannot be disabled	Wiring, terminals or connectors Traction control switch Instrument cluster	Go to Pinpoint Test G .

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