Symptom Chart - Climate Control Systems

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, RWDSECTION Symptom Chart - Climate Control Systems
NOTE: Some PCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may inhibit A/C operation. If any PCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are retrieved, diagnose those first. Refer to the DTC Chart: PCM.

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

Symptom Chart 

Condition Actions
A module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool REFER to: Communications Network .
Insufficient Air Conditioning (A/C) cooling GO to Pinpoint Test AE 
The A/C is inoperative GO to Pinpoint Test I 
The A/C is always on -- A/C mode always commanded on GO to Pinpoint Test J 
The A/C pressure relief valve is discharging GO to Pinpoint Test AG 
The air inlet door is inoperative GO to Pinpoint E 
The front blower motor is inoperative GO to Pinpoint Test L 
The front blower motor does not operate correctly GO to Pinpoint Test M 
The rear blower motor is inoperative GO to Pinpoint Test O 
The rear blower motor does not operate correctly GO to Pinpoint Test P 
The electric booster heater is inoperative or does not operate correctly GO to Pinpoint Test A 
The RHVAC system temperature door or air flow door is inoperative or not operating correctly GO to Pinpoint Test Q 
Incorrect or erratic direction of airflow from outlets on the front system For front HVAC air flow concerns GO to Pinpoint Test G 
Incorrect or erratic direction of airflow from outlets on the rear system For RHVAC air flow concerns, GO to Pinpoint Test Q 
Insufficient, erratic or no heat For engine coolant/heater core related concerns, GO to Pinpoint Test H 
For electric booster heater related concerns, GO to Pinpoint Test A 
Reduced outlet airflow GO to Pinpoint Test AF 
The front temperature control is inoperative or does not operate correctly GO to Pinpoint Test K 
Unable to duplicate the customer concern and no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present GO to pinpoint Test F 
NVH when the A/C is on GO to Pinpoint Test AH 
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