System Airflow Description - Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC): Defrost

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Defrost
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When DEFROST is selected:

  • the air inlet mode door actuator opens, admitting only outside air into the passenger compartment.
  • the defrost/panel/floor mode door directs airflow to the defroster duct and side window demisters. A small amount of airflow from the floor duct will be present.
  • blended air temperature is available.
  • the A/C request button will indicate the last status and the indicator can be toggled. To reduce fogging, the A/C compressor will operate automatically, regardless of indicator status, if the outside temperature is above approximately 6Β°C (43Β°F).
  • the blower motor is ON.
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