Ford Excursion (2000 year). Manual — part 6

Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air
during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under
the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you
have stopped the vehicle.
• MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier

than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle
faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode
can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C

but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel
registers.

•

(Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside
temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.

•

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument

panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning
capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort,
when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full
hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts
will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel
registers.

•

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air

through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the
outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in
this mode.

•

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the

windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air
conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added
customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be
slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If
the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

•

(Defrost)-Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.
If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner
will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

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Operating tips

• In humid weather, select

before driving. This will reduce fogging

on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the

climate control system in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

• Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

airflow to the rear seats (if equipped).

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves

from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under
the hood).

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot

weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air
conditioner as you would normally.

• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can

block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield.
Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel.
These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block
airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

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

Auxiliary A/C-heater controls (if equipped)

The auxiliary A/C-heater feature provides increased capacity to quickly
heat or cool the vehicle. Besides the driver’s control panel for the front
seat occupants, the second row auxiliary A/C-heater controls allow the
rear passengers to control the temperature in the rear of the vehicle
through a second control panel above the second row.

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Your auxiliary A/C controls are
located in the overhead console.

In order for the auxiliary A/C-heater
controls to function, the driver’s
auxiliary A/C-heater control must be
set to REAR.

The instrument panel A/C - heater
controls must be on in order for the
auxiliary A/C-heater to operate.

When the auxiliary A/C-heater control is set to FLOOR, airflow only
occurs from the third row seat floor vent located in the passenger’s side
rear quarter trim panel.

When the auxiliary A/C-heater
control is set to PANEL, airflow
occurs from the overhead 2nd and
3rd row registers.

WARM

PANEL

FLOOR

COOL

REAR

OFF

HI

OFF

A/C

MAX

A/C

OFF

LO

HI

COOL

WARM PANEL

FLOOR

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Turn the fan speed control knob to
the desired speed.

Turn the temperature control to the
desired temperature.

If the front seat control panel is set
to MAX A/C, only cool air will be
provided because no heating is
available in this mode. You can get
warm or cool air through either the overhead registers or floor vent by
turning the auxiliary mode selector:
• Far left for airflow to the overhead registers.
• Far right for airflow to the rear floor vent.
• Anywhere between PANEL and

FLOOR to vary airflow between
the outlets.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.

Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.
• A small LED will illuminate when

the rear defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.

LO

OFF

HI

WARM

COOL

FLOOR

PANEL

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