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Test Procedure

  1. KF1 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 
    NOTE: For Continental, Edge, F-150, and MKX with 3 pin Cooling Fan Motor 1 and Cooling Fan Motor 2 connectors, GO to PINPOINT TESTS KN .

    Are DTCs P028D, P028E, P0480, P0481 or P0482 present? 

    Yes No
    For DTC P028D, P028E, or P0480, GO to  KF3.
    For DTC P0481, GO to  KF8.
    For all others, GO to  KF13.    		 For symptoms without DTCs, GO to  KF2.
    For all others, RETURN to SYMPTOM CHARTS for further direction.
  2. KF2 VERIFY A/C STATUS 
    NOTE: Verify the A/C system pressures are correct. Refer to the Service Information, Climate Control System, General Procedure, Refrigerant System Tests for additional information.
    • Verify the A/C system is OFF.
    • Ignition ON, engine running.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the AC_REQ (MODE) PID.

    Is A/C being requested? 

    Yes No
    REFER to the Service Information, Climate Control System, to diagnose the A/C system. GO to  KF3.
  3. KF3 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE RELAYS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • For DTCs P028D or P028E,
    • Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Relay connector disconnected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    VPWR Ground
    B+ Ground
    • For all others,
    • FC1 Relay connector disconnected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) FC1 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    VPWR Ground
    B+ Ground

    Are the voltages greater than 10.5 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF4. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  4. KF4 CHECK THE RELAYS 
    • Carry out the Relay Component Test. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Component Testing.

    Is a concern present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new relay in question.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 For symptoms without DTCs, GO to  KF8.
    For all others, GO to  KF5.
  5. KF5 CHECK THE CACCF AND LFC CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • For DTCs P028D or P028E,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    CACCF CACCF
    • For all others,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC1 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    LFC LFC

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF6. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  6. KF6 CHECK THE CACCF AND LFC CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • For DTCs P028D or P028E,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    CACCF Ground
    • For all others,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC1 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    LFC Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF7. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  7. KF7 CHECK THE CACCF AND LFC CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • For DTCs P028D or P028E,
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    CACCF Ground
    • For all others,
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) FC1 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    LFC Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.    		 For Ecosport, Focus 1.0L, Fiesta 1.6L TIVCT and KA, GO to  KF18.
    For DTCs P028D, P028E, or P0480, GO to  KF23.
    For all others, GO to  KF8.
  8. KF8 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE RELAYS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • FC3 Relay connector disconnected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • For Fiesta 1.0L,
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    VPWR Ground
    B+ Ground
    • For Escape/Kuga 2.0L, Focus 2.3L, and MKC with 5 fan relays,
    • FC3 Relay connector disconnected.
    • FC5 Relay connector disconnected.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    VPWR Ground
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) FC5 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    VPWR - Pin 1, 5 Ground
    B+ - Pin 3 Ground
    • For all others,
    • FC2 Relay connector disconnected.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    VPWR Ground
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    VPWR Ground
    B+ Ground

    Are the voltages greater than 10.5 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF9. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  9. KF9 CHECK FC2 AND FC3 RELAYS 
    • Carry out the Relay Component Test. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Component Testing.

    Is a concern present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new relay in question.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 For symptoms without DTCs, GO to  KF18.
    For all others, GO to  KF10.
  10. KF10 CHECK THE HFC CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • For Fiesta 1.0L,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    HFC HFC
    • For Escape/Kuga 2.0L, Focus 2.3L, and MKC with 5 fan relays,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    HFC HFC
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC5 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    HFC - Pin 2 HFC
    • For all others,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    HFC HFC
    • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      HFC HFC

      Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 

      Yes No
      GO to  KF11. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
      REPEAT the self-test.
    • KF11 CHECK THE HFC CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
      • For Fiesta 1.0L,
      • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      HFC HFC
      • For Escape/Kuga 2.0L, Focus 2.3L, and MKC with 5 fan relays,
      • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      HFC HFC
      • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) FC5 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
      HFC - Pin 2 HFC
      • For all others,
      • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
      HFC Ground
      • Measure the resistance between:
      (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
      HFC Ground

      Are the resistances greater than 10K ohms? 

      Yes No
      GO to  KF12. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
      REPEAT the self-test.
    • KF12 CHECK THE HFC CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
      • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
      • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-)
      HFC Ground

      Is any voltage present? 

      Yes No
      REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
      REPEAT the self-test.      		 For DTC P0481, GO to  KF23.
      For all others, GO to  KF13.
    • KF13 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE FC2 AND FC4 RELAYS 
      • Ignition OFF.
      • FC2 Relay connector disconnected.
      • FC4 Relay connector disconnected.
      • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
      • Access the PCM and control the LFC (MODE) PID.
      • Command the PID ON.
      • Measure the voltage between:
      (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
      VPWR Ground
    • Access the PCM and control the HFC (MODE) PID.
    • Command the PID ON.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) FC4 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    VPWR - Pin 1, 3 Ground

    Are the voltages greater than 10.5 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF14. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  11. KF14 CHECK THE FC2 AND FC4 RELAYS 
    • Carry out the Relay Component Test. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Component Testing.

    Is a concern present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new FC2 or FC4 relay in question.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  KF15.
  12. KF15 CHECK THE MFC CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    MFC MFC
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC4 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) PCM Connector, Harness Side
    MFC - Pin 2 MFC

    Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF16. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  13. KF16 CHECK THE MFC CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    MFC Ground
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC4 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    MFC - Pin 2 Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF17. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  14. KF17 CHECK THE MFC CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-)
    MFC Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.    		 For DTC P0482, GO to  KF23.
    For all others, GO to  KF18.
  15. KF18 CHECK THE FAN PWR CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    NOTE: Only measure the circuits that apply to the vehicle being diagnosed.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • For Ecosport and Fiesta 1.0L,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC1 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Cooling Fan Motor 1 Connector, Harness Side
    FANPWR FANPWR
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Cooling Fan Motor 1 Connector, Harness Side
    FANPWR FANPWR
    • For Focus 1.0L,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Motor Connector, Harness Side
    FANPWR FANPWR - Pin 1
    • For Ford GT,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Motor Connector, Harness Side
    FANPWR FANPWR - Pin 1
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan 2 Motor Connector, Harness Side
    FANPWR FANPWR - Pin 1
    • For all others FC1 relay,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC1 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Cooling Fan Motor 1 Connector, Harness Side
    FANPWR FANPWR
    • For all others FC2 relay,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Cooling Fan Motor 1 Connector, Harness Side
    FC FC
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Cooling Fan Motor 2 Connector, Harness Side
    FANPWR FANPWR - Pin 1
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Cooling Fan Motor 1 Connector, Harness Side
    FANRSTR1 FANPWR
    FANPWR FANPWR
    • For all others FC3 relay,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Cooling Fan Motor 2 Connector, Harness Side
    FANPWR FANPWR - Pin 1
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Cooling Fan Motor 1 Connector, Harness Side
    FC FC
    • For all others FC4 relay,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC4 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-) Cooling Fan Motor 2 Connector, Harness Side
    FANRSTR2 - Pin 4 FANPWR - Pin 1
    FANPWR - Pin 5 FANPWR - Pin 1

    Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF19. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  16. KF19 CHECK THE FAN PWR CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    NOTE: For vehicles with a single cooling fan, disregard the cooling fan motor 2 measurement in this step.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • For Focus 1.0L,
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Motor Connector, Harness Side (-)
    FANPWR - Pin 1 Ground
    • For Ford GT,
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Motor Connector, Harness Side (-)
    FANPWR - Pin 1 Ground
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan 2 Motor Connector, Harness Side (-)
    FANPWR - Pin 1 Ground
    • For all others,
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Cooling Fan Motor 1 Connector, Harness Side (-)
    FANPWR Ground
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Cooling Fan Motor 2 Connector, Harness Side (-)
    FANPWR - Pin 1 Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  KF20.
  17. KF20 CHECK GROUND CIRCUITS 
    NOTE: Only measure the circuits that apply to the vehicle being diagnosed.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • For Ecosport, Fiesta and KA,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Cooling Fan Motor 1 Connector, Harness Side (-)
    GND Ground
    • For Focus 1.0L,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Motor Connector, Harness Side (-)
    GND - Pin 2 Ground
    • For Ford GT,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Motor Connector, Harness Side (-)
    GND - Pin 2 Ground
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan 2 Motor Connector, Harness Side (-)
    GND - Pin 2 Ground
    • For all others,
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC2 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    GND Ground
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) Cooling Fan Motor 2 Connector, Harness Side (-)
    GND - Pin 2 Ground
    • Measure the resistance between:
    (+) FC3 Relay Connector, Harness Side (-)
    GND Ground

    Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF21. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs.
    REPEAT the self-test.
  18. KF21 COMMAND THE FANS ON AND CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE COOLING FAN MOTORS 
    NOTE: Only measure the circuits that apply to the vehicle being diagnosed.
    NOTE: Not all vehicles will have cooling fan motor 2, charge air cooler cooling fan motor 2, HFC PID, or the MFC PID.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector connected.
    • For Focus 1.0L, and Ford GT,
    • Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Relay connector connected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and control the CACC_FAN (PER) PID.
    • Command the PID ON.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Motor Connector, Harness Side (-)
    FANPWR - Pin 1 Ground
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan 2 Motor Connector, Harness Side (-)
    FANPWR - Pin 1 Ground
    • For all others,
    • FC1 Relay connector connected.
    • FC2 Relay connector connected.
    • FC3 Relay connector connected.
    • FC4 Relay connector connected.
    • FC5 Relay connector connected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and control the LFC (MODE) PID.
    • Access the PCM and control the MFC (MODE) PID.
    • Access the PCM and control the HFC (MODE) PID.
    • Command the PIDs ON.
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Cooling Fan Motor 1 Connector, Harness Side (-)
    FANPWR Ground
    • Measure the voltage between:
    (+) Cooling Fan Motor 2 Connector, Harness Side (-)
    FANPWR - Pin 1 Ground
    • For Ecosport, Fiesta and KA,
    • Record the voltage.
    • Command the LFC PID OFF.
    • Record the voltage.

    Are the voltages greater than 10.5 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  KF22. GO to  KF23.
  19. KF22 CHECK FOR CORRECT FAN OPERATION 
    NOTE: Not all vehicles will have cooling fan motor 2, charge air cooler cooling fan motor 2, HFC PID, or the MFC PID.
    • For Focus 1.0L, and Ford GT,
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan Motor connector connected.
    • Charge Air Cooler Cooling Fan 2 Motor connector connected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and control the CACC_FAN (PER) PID.
    • Command the PID ON.
    • For all others,
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Cooling Fan Motor 1 connector connected.
    • Cooling Fan Motor 2 connector connected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and control the LFC (MODE) PID.
    • Access the PCM and control the MFC (MODE) PID.
    • Access the PCM and control the HFC (MODE) PID.
    • Command the PIDs ON.
    • For Ecosport, Fiesta and KA,
    • Check for fan operation.
    • Command the LFC PID OFF.
    • Check for fan operation.

    Do the fans operate when commanded ON? 

    Yes No
    The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. INSTALL a new Cooling Fan motor in question.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  20. KF23 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Visually inspect for:
      • pushed out pins
      • corrosion
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test.
    • Verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Programming the VID Block for a Replacement PCM. The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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