System Air Flow Description: A/C

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Air Flow

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

When A/C is selected:

The air inlet blend door is set at no vacuum, blocking the recirculation passage and admitting outside air.
All other door positions are the same as described under MAX A/C.
Temperature setting can be changed manually.
The A/C compressor is enabled when A/C is selected.
The blower motor is on.