System Airflow Description: Panel/Floor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Air Flow With PANEL/FLOOR Selected

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

When PANEL/FLOOR is selected:

The air inlet door vacuum control motor is at no vacuum, admitting only outside air into the passenger compartment.
The floor/defrost door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum and the panel door vacuum control motor is at partial vacuum, directing airflow to the floor duct and the instrument panel A/C registers. A small amount of airflow from the side window demisters will be present.
The A/C compressor will operate if the outside temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°F).
The blower motor is on.
The auxiliary blower motor (if equipped) is enabled.