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Symptom Chart

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Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods for information about these practices.

Symptom Chart 

Condition Possible Sources Actions
System voltage high Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module
Wiring, terminals or connectors
With HEV, REFER to: Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) With PHEV, REFER to: Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .
System voltage low or battery is discharged Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module
PCM
Wiring, terminals or connectors
With HEV, REFER to: Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) . With PHEV, REFER to: Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .
Charging system warning indicator is never or always on IPC
PCM
Wiring, terminals or connectors
RETRIEVE Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from all modules. If any charging system Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are found, Refer to DTC Chart . If no charging system Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are found, REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes .