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Re: Hardware Limited Operational Strategy/Fail-Safe Cooling Strategy
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 8/11/2003

I am not sure of all the operating stratigies or if this even applies to all Fords, but I have noticed that if the engine temp. reaches 235 degree ('97 Windstar 3.8l) it will deny the AC compressor. I have noticed that too on other makes...not just Ford. Login to read more.