Symptom Chart: Climate Control
Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
NOTE:
Some Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may inhibit Air Conditioning (A/C) operation. If any Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are retrieved, diagnose those first. Refer to the appropriate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart.
| Condition | Actions |
|---|---|
| A module does not communicate with the diagnostic scan tool | REFER to: Controller Area Network (CAN) Module Communications Network - System Operation and Component Description . |
| Externally Controlled Variable Displacement Compressor (EVDC) Performance Check with or without DTC P06A0 | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| HVAC functions are inoperative/do not operate correctly from touchscreen only | REFER to: Information and Entertainment System . |
| Reduced outlet airflow | GO to Pinpoint Test AC |
| The air inlet door is inoperative | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| Incorrect or erratic direction of airflow from outlets - front | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
| Incorrect or erratic direction of airflow from outlets - rear | GO to Pinpoint Test V |
| Insufficient, erratic or no heat | GO to Pinpoint Test F |
| The A/C is inoperative with no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) | GO to Pinpoint Test L |
| The A/C is always on -- A/C mode always commanded ON | GO to Pinpoint Test M |
| The driver side temperature control is inoperative or does not operate correctly | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| The passenger side temperature control is inoperative or does not operate correctly | GO to Pinpoint Test H |
| The rear temperature control is inoperative or does not operate correctly | GO to Pinpoint Test W |
| The front blower motor is inoperative | GO to Pinpoint Test I |
| The front blower motor does not operate correctly | GO to Pinpoint Test J |
| The rear blower motor is inoperative | GO to Pinpoint Test T |
| The rear blower motor does not operate correctly | GO to Pinpoint Test U |
| Insufficient A/C cooling | GO to Pinpoint Test AB |
| A/C pressure relief valve discharging | GO to Pinpoint Test AA |
| Climate control does not operate only when remote start is used | Remote Start - Message Center Set To Auto or Remote Start - Message Center Set To Last User Settings, REFER to: Climate Control System - System Operation and Component Description . |
| Air Conditioning (A/C) System NVH | GO to Pinpoint Test AD |
| Refrigerant Leak Detection | GO to Pinpoint Test AE |