External Controls: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Cougar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Because fault diagnosis starts as soon as the vehicle is taken in for repair we recommend the following procedure:

Check that the customer concern is clearly understood. As necessary reproduce the concern on the vehicle.
If the concern is not clearly understood carry out a road test and perform visual checks using the following table.
WARNING: Danger of accident. Apply the parking brake. Shift the transaxle to "P". Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.

Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If a concern can be identified with certainty by a visual check, correct it and test that the system operates normally.
If the concern cannot be identified with certainty, then use the following symptom chart to identify it.