System Airflow Description - Manual Climate Control: Panel

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Panel
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When PANEL is selected:

  • The air inlet door vacuum control motor is at no vacuum, admitting only outside air into the passenger compartment.
  • The panel/defrost door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum and the panel/floor door vacuum control motor is at no vacuum, directing airflow to the instrument panel A/C registers. A small amount of airflow from the side window demisters will be present.
  • The heater control valve is at no vacuum, allowing the flow of hot coolant to the heater core. Blended air temperature is available.
  • The temperature can be adjusted to heat the air, but the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature.
  • The blower motor is ON.
  • The A/C compressor will not operate.
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