Symptom Chart: Climate Control - Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC)

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Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. For information about these practices, REFER to: DIAGNOSTIC METHODS .

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
No communication with the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control module	Fuse(s) Wiring, terminals or connectors Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control module	REFER to: COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
Climate control does not operate correctly	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) functions are inoperative/do not operate correctly from touchscreen only	Communication network Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM)	REFER to: INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM .
Reduced outlet airflow	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
The air inlet door is inoperative	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
Incorrect/erratic direction of airflow from outlets	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
Insufficient, erratic or no heat	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
The Air Conditioning (A/C) is inoperative	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
The Air Conditioning (A/C) is always on - Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor does not cycle	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
The Air Conditioning (A/C) is always on - Air Conditioning (A/C) mode always commanded ON	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
Temperature control is inoperative/does not operate correctly - Left Hand (LH)	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
Temperature control is inoperative/does not operate correctly - Right Hand (RH)	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
The blower motor is inoperative	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
The blower motor does not operate correctly	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
Insufficient or erratic cooling	Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
Air Conditioning (A/C) pressure relief valve discharging	High system pressure Air Conditioning (A/C) pressure relief valve	CHECK the high side system pressure. If the pressure is below the Air Conditioning (A/C) pressure relief valve open pressure, INSTALL a new Air Conditioning (A/C) Electric Compressor. REFER to: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information). If the system pressure is above the Air Conditioning (A/C) pressure relief valve open pressure, REPAIR the Air Conditioning (A/C) system for a restriction.