Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Bezel Diagnostics
For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM Color Coding .
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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Health and Safety Precautions. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .
NOTE: If equipped with satellite radio, this procedure can be used to obtain the SIRIUS 12-digit ESN. If there is a concern with one of the following components and bezel diagnostics and channel 0 cannot be accessed, obtain the ESN by referencing the label attached to the ACM.- Inoperative (blank or does not power on) FCDIM (if equipped)
- Inoperative (blank or does not power on) FDIM (if equipped)
- Inoperative FCIM
- Inoperative steering wheel switch (if applicable)
Refer to appropriate Information and Entertainment Systems article to diagnose the inoperative component.
NOTE: If there is a concern with one of the following components and Bezel Diagnostics cannot be accessed, obtain the module part number by referencing the label attached to the module.- Inoperative (blank or does not power on) FCDIM (if equipped)
- Inoperative (blank or does not power on) FDIM (if equipped)
- Inoperative FCIM
- Inoperative steering wheel switch (if applicable)
Refer to appropriate Information and Entertainment Systems article to diagnose the inoperative component.
- Ignition ON.
- Operate the audio system in AM/ FM mode.
*. For vehicles with a CD player, press and hold the EJECT button, and within 1 second, press and hold the SEEK UP button. If supported, the Speaker Walk-Around Test begins, and the display indicates each speaker as it is tested. *. For vehicles without a CD player, simultaneously press and hold the steering wheel SEEK UP switch and the FCIM TUNE UP button. If supported, the Speaker Walk-Around Test begins, and the display indicates each speaker as it is tested. - Once the Speaker Walk-Around Test completes, the following information is available:
Applicability Menu Submenu Only for vehicles with a FCDIM. AHU Diagnostics (AHU refers to the ACM) Software Part Number Hardware Part Number Calibration Part Number Radio Signal Strength (may need to press OK for signal strength to display) SIRIUS ESN Speaker Walk-Around Test EFP Diagnostics or EFP/ICP Diagnostics (EFP refers to the FCIM that communicates on the CAN; ICP refers to the FCIM that communicates on the LIN) Software Part Number Hardware Part Number Calibration Part Number Exit Diagnostics MFD Diagnostics - if supported (MFD refers to the FCDIM) Software Part Number Hardware Part Number Calibration Part Number Display Test (if supported) Only for vehicles with FDIM touchscreen. APIM Diagnostics Part Numbers Software Versions Configuration Status GPS Information Tones Test Rear Tones Test (if equipped) Touch Screen Calibration Touch Screen Activation Test Display Test Pattern RGB Pixel Test Exit Diagnostics AHU Diagnostics (AHU refers to the ACM) AHU Part Numbers / SIRIUS ESN or may also appear as SIRIUS ESN (also displays AHU part numbers) Radio Signal Strength Speaker Walk-Around Test (if not equipped with audio DSP module) Exit Diagnostics DSP Diagnostics (if equipped) DSP Part Numbers Speaker Walk-Around Test Exit Diagnostics EFP Diagnostics - if equipped (EFP refers to the FCIM that communicates on the CAN) EFP Part Numbers Exit Diagnostics - To exit the bezel diagnostics, press the FCIM On/Off button or select "Exit Diagnostics."
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.