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PINPOINT TEST KF: Fan Control (FC): Introduction

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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

Three Speed Fan Operation 

Although the PCM output circuits are called low, medium, and high fan control (FC), cooling fan operation is controlled by a combination of these outputs.

Refer to ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENTS for system information.

Fig 1: Low Fan Control (LFC) Relay Connector
G06054185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CONNECTOR PIN REFERENCE CHART

Pin Circuit
1 LFC (Low Fan Control)
2 VPWR (Vehicle Power)
Fig 2: Medium Fan Control (MFC) Relay Connector
G06054185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CONNECTOR PIN REFERENCE CHART

Pin Circuit
1 MFC (Medium Fan Control)
2 VPWR (Vehicle Power)
Fig 3: High Fan Control (HFC) Relay Connector
G06054185Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CONNECTOR PIN REFERENCE CHART

Pin Circuit
1 HFC (High Fan Control)
2 VPWR (Vehicle Power)
Fig 4: Left Fan Motor Connector
G06054386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CONNECTOR PIN REFERENCE CHART

Pin Circuit
3 GND (Ground)
1, 2 LSFAN PWR (Low Speed Fan Power)
Fig 5: Right Fan Motor Connector
G06054387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CONNECTOR PIN REFERENCE CHART

Pin Circuit
2 MSFAN PWR (Medium Speed fan Power)
1 GND (Ground)
2 HSFAN PWR (High Speed Fan Power)
Fig 6: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector
G07432004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
CONNECTOR PIN REFERENCE CHART

Pin Circuit
B36 HFC (High Fan Control)
B18 MFC (Medium Fan Control)
B34 LFC (Low Fan Control)