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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 5.4 LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSDTC P1479: HIGH FAN CONTROL (HFC)/FAN CONTROL 3 (FC3) PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION
2005 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 L
DTC P1479: High Fan Control (HFC)/Fan Control 3 (FC3) Primary Circuit Malfunction
2005 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 LSECTION DTC P1479: High Fan Control (HFC)/Fan Control 3 (FC3) Primary Circuit Malfunction
P1479 - HIGH FAN CONTROL (HFC)/FAN CONTROL 3 (FC3) PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION
| Description: | Monitors the HFC primary circuit output from the powertrain control module (PCM). The test fails if the HFC output commanded on (grounded), excessive current draw is detected on the HFC circuit or, with the HFC circuit commanded off, voltage is not detected on the HFC circuit (the PCM expects to detect VPWR voltage through the high speed FC relay coil to the HFC circuit). | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | When the HFCF PID reads YES, a fault is present. An open circuit or short to ground can only be detected when the PCM is not grounding the HFC circuit. A short to voltage can only be detected when the PCM is grounding the HFC circuit. During the key on engine off (KOEO) and key on engine running (KOER) self-test, the HFC circuit is cycled on and off. |
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| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| Taurus, Sable, Escape 3.0L, Mariner 3.0L, Ford GT | GO to KF: Fan Control (FC) Relays STEP KF34. | GO to KF: Fan Control (FC) Relays STEP KF34. | GO to KF: Fan Control (FC) Relays STEP KF53. |
| All others | GO to KF: Fan Control (FC) Relays STEP KF11. | GO to KF: Fan Control (FC) Relays STEP KF11. | GO to KF: Fan Control (FC) Relays STEP KF45. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.