Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Ford Fusion Titanium, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Air Conditioning: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Lincoln MKS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The A/C system components include the following:
- Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor - Externally Controlled Variable Displacement Compressor (EVDC)
- A/C compressor clutch and clutch field coil
- A/C pressure transducer
- Condenser core
- Connecting refrigerant lines
- Evaporator core (part of the heater core and evaporator core housing)
- Evaporator temperature sensor (part of the heater core and evaporator core housing)
- Receiver drier desiccant bag (3.7L Ti-VCT engine)
- TXV
- The PCM monitors multiple temperature sensors correlation (AAT, CHT, ECT IAT, MAF, MAP (as equipped)) as part of the A/C compressor clutch engagement strategy
For detailed part descriptions, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
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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.