Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 565 (HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONCLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMSYSTEM AIRFLOW DESCRIPTION - EMTCMAX A/C
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Max A/C
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Max A/C
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When MAX A/C is selected:
- the air inlet door actuator closes off outside air and admits only recirculated air.
- the recirc button is disabled and the indicator is illuminated.
- the floor/defrost/panel door directs airflow to the instrument panel A/C registers.
- blended air temperature is available.
- the A/C request button is illuminated and will be disabled.
- the A/C compressor will operate if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F).
- the blower motor is ON.
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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.