The instrument cluster is part of the central vehicle configuration and saves a copy of the configuration data stored in the GEM. It acts as a back-up copy in the event that the GEM must be renewed.
After changing the instrument cluster, the current mileage of the vehicle must be entered using the Ford diagnostic unit.
Is it possible to reset the mileage to zero on new vehicles. The following conditions apply:
For this purpose, the confirmation button on the steering wheel must be pressed for longer than 7 seconds.
The instrument cluster can be diagnosed using IDS.
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Speed control indicator
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Gear change indicator (gear change recommendation)
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Air bag warning indicator
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Left-hand turn signal indicator
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Coolant temperature gauge
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Information and message center display / alarm system enabled (when ignition off)
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Right-hand turn signal indicator
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
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Low fuel level indicator (at about 8L tank contents)
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Anti-lock Braking system (ABS) Warning Indicator
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Stability assist indicator
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Parking brake warning indicator
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Braking system indicator (handbrake, brake fault, brake fluid)
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Charging system warning indicator
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Low oil pressure warning indicator
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Rear Fog Lamp Indicator
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Front fog lamp indicator
The information and message center indicator illuminates if a new message is stored in the information display. Depending on the importance of the message, the display lights up red or yellow and remains lit until the cause of the fault is rectified. When the ignition is switched off, flashing of the display shows the status of the alarm system, however, all other warnings take precedence and can interrupt the flashing.
The instrument cluster is used as a gateway for the following systems:
- Audio unit
- Compact disc (CD) changer
- Video system
- Navigation system (high and low level)
- Cellular phone system
The instrument cluster gateway allows data from the modules and systems to communicate through the mid-series controller area network (CAN) bus to the modules, systems and data link connector (DLC).
Message center
The information and message center is a monochrome display and indicates to the driver the following information and messages in a text or graphical display:
- Odometer
- Low oil warning indicator
- Change oil indicator
- Brake pad wear warning indicator
- High coolant temperature warning indicator
- Powertrain warning indicator
- Low brake fluid warning indicator
- Electronic parking brake warning indicator
- Low washer fluid warning indicator
- Low tire pressure warning indicator
- Door(s) ajar indicators
- Hood ajar indicator
- Liftgate ajar indicator
- Ambient air temperature indicator
- Electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) warning indicator
- EHPS select indicator
- Clock/date
- Average fuel economy indicator
- Average speed indicator
- Distance to empty indicator
- Integrated driver information
- Fuel fired booster heater (if equipped) set up information
- Vehicle locking indicator
- Vehicle setting - self-test mode
- Water-in-fuel warning indicator
- Transaxle selector indicator
- Voice recognition status indicator
- Power mode status indicator
- Charging system status indicator
- Battery warning(s) indicator
Vehicles with mid series instrument cluster
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Speed control indicator
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Active speed control indicator
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Gear change indicator (gear change recommendation)
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Air bag warning indicator
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Left-hand turn signal indicator
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Coolant temperature gauge
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Information and message center display / alarm system enabled (when ignition off)
10
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Right-hand turn signal indicator
11
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
12
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Low fuel level indicator (at about 8L tank contents)
13
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Anti-lock Braking system (ABS) Warning Indicator
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Stability assist indicator
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Parking brake warning indicator
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Braking system indicator (handbrake, brake fault, brake fluid)
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Charging system warning indicator
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Low oil pressure warning indicator
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Rear Fog Lamp Indicator
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Front fog lamp indicator
The information and message center indicator illuminates if a new message is stored in the information display. Depending on the importance of the message, the display lights up red or yellow and remains lit until the cause of the fault is rectified. When the ignition is switched off, flashing of the display shows the status of the alarm system, however, all other warnings take precedence and can interrupt the flashing.
The instrument cluster is used as a gateway for the following systems:
- Audio unit
- Compact disc (CD) changer
- Video system
- Navigation system (high and low level)
- Cellular phone system
The instrument cluster gateway allows data from the modules and systems to communicate through the mid-series controller area network (CAN) bus to the modules, systems and data link connector (DLC).
Message center
The information and message center is a large monochrome display and indicates to the driver the following information and messages in a text or graphical display:
- Odometer
- Low oil warning indicator
- Change oil indicator
- Brake pad wear warning indicator
- High coolant temperature warning indicator
- Powertrain warning indicator
- Low brake fluid warning indicator
- Electronic parking brake warning indicator
- Low washer fluid warning indicator
- Low tire pressure warning indicator
- Door(s) ajar indicators
- Hood ajar indicator
- Liftgate ajar indicator
- Ambient air temperature indicator
- Electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) warning indicator
- EHPS select indicator
- Clock/date
- Average fuel economy indicator
- Average speed indicator
- Distance to empty indicator
- Integrated driver information
- Fuel fired booster heater (if equipped) set up information
- Vehicle locking indicator
- Vehicle setting - self-test mode
- Water-in-fuel warning indicator
- Transaxle selector indicator
- Voice recognition status indicator
- Power mode status indicator
- Charging system status indicator
- Battery warning(s) indicator
- Radio station indicator
- Cellular phone indicator
- Navigation system information
- Adaptive Speed Control Indicator
- Tire pressure monitoring system indicator
Vehicles with high series instrument cluster
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Display for selected functions (e.g. audio system and telephone)
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Anti-lock Braking system (ABS) Warning Indicator
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Stability assist indicator
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Parking brake warning indicator
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Alarm system enabled (when ignition off)
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Air bag warning indicator
7
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
8
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Low oil pressure warning indicator
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Left-hand turn signal indicator
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Right-hand turn signal indicator
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Coolant temperature gauge
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Selected transmission range (vehicles with automatic transaxle)
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Mileage readings (trip and total)
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Gear change indicator (gear change recommendation)
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Low fuel level indicator (at about 8L tank contents)
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Forward Alert (adaptive speed control system)
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Speed control indicator
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Information and message center indicator
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Charging system warning indicator
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Braking system indicator (handbrake, brake fault, brake fluid)
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Rear Fog Lamp Indicator
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Front fog lamp indicator
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Display for "door ajar" warning, tire pressure monitoring, adaptive speed control and fault messages
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Display for selectable functions
The information and message center indicator illuminates if a new message is stored in the information display. Depending on the importance of the message, the display lights up red or yellow and remains lit until the cause of the fault is rectified. When the ignition is switched off, flashing of the display shows the status of the alarm system, however, all other warnings take precedence and can interrupt the flashing.
The high-series instrument cluster has a colored TFT display with enhanced display and operating functions for the following systems:
- Navigation
- In-car entertainment
- Telephone system
- Trip computer
