Hybrid Climate Control System Components

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Hybrid Climate Control System Components
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The hybrid system consists of the following unique components:

  • Auxiliary evaporator core
  • Auxiliary thermal expansion valve (TXV)
  • Underbody refrigerant lines

The hybrid refrigerant system operation is controlled by the following:

  • Front evaporator thermistor
  • Auxiliary evaporator thermistor
  • Passenger zone valve
  • Battery zone valve
  • Traction battery control module (TBCM)
  • EATC module
  • PCM
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