Symptom Chart: Steering Column Switches
Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to SERVICE INFORMATION for information regarding Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| No communication with the BCM | Wiring, terminals or connectors BCM |
Refer to article 'Module Communications Network', Go to Pinpoint Test I . |
| No communication with the RFA module | Wiring, terminals or connectors RFA module |
Refer to article 'Module Communications Network', Go to Pinpoint Test Z . |
| No power in all ignition switch positions - vehicles with a conventional ignition switch | Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Ignition switch |
GO to Pinpoint Test A . |
| No power in ACC - vehicles with a conventional ignition switch | Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors RUN/ACC relay BCM |
GO to Pinpoint Test B . |
| No power in ACC - vehicles with a push button start system | Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors RUN/ACC relay BCM |
GO to Pinpoint Test F . |
| No power in RUN - vehicles with a conventional ignition switch | Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors RUN/START relay Ignition switch BCM |
GO to Pinpoint Test C . |
| No power in RUN - vehicles with a push button start system | Battery Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors RUN/START relay Start/stop switch RKE system PATS BCM RFA module |
GO to Pinpoint Test E . |
| No power in START - vehicles with a conventional ignition switch | Wiring, terminals or connectors Ignition switch |
GO to Pinpoint Test D . |
| No power in START - vehicles with a push button start system | Battery Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors RUN/START relay Start/stop switch Starting system RKE system PATS BCM RFA module |
GO to Pinpoint Test E . |
| NO KEY DETECTED is displayed in the message center | Wiring, terminals or connectors Intelligent Access (IA) key RFA module antennas RFA module |
REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), With Intelligent Access (IA) , Symptom Chart: PATS. |
| STARTING SYSTEM FAULT is displayed in the message center | Wiring, terminals or connectors PATS RFA module |
REFER to Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), With Intelligent Access (IA) , Symptom Chart: PATS. |
| The ignition key cannot be returned to the OFF position | Wiring, terminals or connectors Ignition lock cylinder Key removal inhibit solenoid (part of the ignition switch) Park range switch (part of the selector lever) |
GO to Pinpoint Test G . |
| The ignition key can be turned to the OFF position when the selector lever is not in PARK | Wiring, terminals or connectors Key release interlock actuator (part of the ignition switch) Park range switch (part of the selector lever) |
GO to Pinpoint Test H . |
| The ignition key is hard to turn | Ignition lock cylinder Ignition key Ignition switch |
REFER to Ignition Switch - Mechanical . |
| The multifunction switch does not operate correctly | Multifunction switch | REFER to Exterior Lighting . |
| The wiper/washer switch does not operate correctly | Wiper/washer switch | REFER to Wipers and Washers , Symptom Chart: Wiper and Washer. |
| The start/stop switch mode indicator is always/never illuminated | Wiring, terminals or connectors Start/stop switch BCM |
GO to Pinpoint Test I . |