Fan Control
The Escape Hybrid uses a relay controlled fan system. The PCM monitors certain parameters (engine coolant temperature, vehicle speed, A/C ON/OFF status, and A/C pressure) to determine engine cooling fan needs. The PCM controls the fan operation through the low fan control (LFC), medium fan control (MFC), and high fan control (HFC) outputs.
For 3-speed fans, although the PCM output circuits are called low, medium, and high fan control (FC), cooling fan speed is controlled by a combination of these outputs. Refer to the following table PCM OUTPUT STATE FOR COOLING FAN SPEEDS .
PCM OUTPUT STATE FOR COOLING FAN SPEEDS
| PCM OUTPUT | LOW SPEED | MEDIUM SPEED | HIGH SPEED | FAN OFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFC (FC1) | ON | ON | ON | OFF |
| MFC (FC2) | OFF | ON | OFF (or ON) | OFF |
| HFC (FC3) | OFF | OFF | ON | OFF |