Ford Excursion (2005 year). Manual — part 10

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control:

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents,

floor vents and demister vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

demister vents. Can be used to clear windshield of fog and thin ice.

Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm

weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air

flow to the rear seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.

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3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents and center console vents (if equipped) to cool the vehicle. This
re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient.
Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering
the vehicle. The temperature selection control will not adjust airflow
temperature when in MAX A/C mode.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and

center console vents (if equipped).

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents, floor

vents and center console vents (if equipped).

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents,

floor vents and demister vents.

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: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

demister vents.

Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the rear seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

for 2–3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C) in MAX A/C mode:
• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting.
• Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust in order to

maintain comfort.

To aid in side window defogging and demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Press the AUTO and

(floor/defrost) controls at the same time and

hold for one second to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

1. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate
air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency. Engages automatically in AUTO,
(defrost), and

(floor/defrost).

2. Recirculated air: Press to
activate/deactivate air recirculation
in cabin. Recirculated air may
reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and
may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the
vehicle. Recirculation can be engaged manually in any other airflow
selection except

(defrost). Recirculation may turn off automatically

in all airflow selections.

3. Defrost:

Distributes outside

air through the windshield defroster
vents and demister vents. Can be
used to clear windshield of fog and thin ice.

4. Fan speed: Press the respective
control in order to manually
increase or decrease the fan speed.
To return to automatic fan
operation, press AUTO.
5.

(Floor/defrost): Distributes air through the instrument panel

vents, floor vents and demister vents.

OFF

AUTO

EXT TEMP

A/C

F

AUTO

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