Symptom Chart - Climate Control Systems

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Symptom Chart - Climate Control Systems
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Some Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may inhibit Air Conditioning (A/C) operation. If any Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are retrieved, diagnose those first. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart .

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .

Condition Actions
Externally Controlled Variable Displacement Compressor (EVDC) poor performance/does not operate correctly GO to Pinpoint Test S 
A module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool REFER to: Controller Area Network (CAN) Module Communications Network .
Insufficient Air Conditioning (A/C) cooling GO to Pinpoint Test V 
The A/C is inoperative NON HEV GO to Pinpoint Test F 
The A/C is always on -- A/C mode always commanded on NON HEV GO to Pinpoint Test G 
The A/C pressure relief valve is discharging GO to Pinpoint Test U 
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE OR OPERATING POORLY AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL MODULE (ACCM) GO to Pinpoint Test Y 
The air inlet door is inoperative GO to Pinpoint Test C 
The blower motor is inoperative GO to Pinpoint Test J 
The blower motor does not operate correctly GO to Pinpoint Test K 
Incorrect or erratic direction of airflow from outlets GO to Pinpoint Test D 
Insufficient, erratic or no heat GO to Pinpoint Test E 
Reduced outlet airflow GO to Pinpoint Test W 
The temperature control is inoperative or does not operate correctly - driver side GO to Pinpoint Test H 
The temperature control is inoperative or does not operate correctly - passenger side GO to Pinpoint Test I 
The electric booster heater is inoperative or does not operate correctly GO to Pinpoint Test T 
NVH when the A/C is on GO to Pinpoint Test X 
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