2005 Ford Excursion 5.4 L, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Perform Test
B2266 Blend door failure or short Go to PINPOINT TEST A .
B1251 A/C in-car temperature sensor open circuit Go to PINPOINT TEST B .
B1253 A/C in-car temperature sensor short to ground Go to PINPOINT TEST B .
B1255 A/C ambient temperature sensor open circuit Go to PINPOINT TEST C .
B1257 A/C ambient temperature sensor short to ground Go to PINPOINT TEST C .
B1259 A/C solar radiation sensor circuit open Go to PINPOINT TEST D .
B1261 A/C solar radiation sensor circuit short to ground Go to PINPOINT TEST D .
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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