Symptom Chart

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Symptom Chart
NOTE: Some Fusion and Milan vehicles built with a 2.3L engine may exhibit an intermittent crank no start along with a PATS light flashing during cranking and various codes stored in memory. The root cause has been found to be related to radio interference due to a shopping cart anti-theft device installed at some store parking lots. Refer to all Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that pertain to the concern and follow the procedure(s) outlined.
Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the instrument cluster (IC)
  • Fuse(s)
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • IC
  • The anti-theft indicator is always/never on
  • IC
  • The vehicle does not start
  • Starting system concern
  • PATS concern
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.