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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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E 350 air conditioning

We have an 07 E350, V10 that is not allowing the cab cooling fan to run as needed. It seems to always kick-out when running uphill. Once on level or downhill the fan kicks back in again. ?? Any tips appreciated. Hot in Ohio.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Moved to the correct forum.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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What do you mean "kicks out"? The A/C stops working or the blower fan stops blowing? Or something else?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Thank you very much
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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When I said kick-out, I meant that the blower motor stops.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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That's a vacuum problem. I'm not sure how to tell you how to fix it, but I do know that much. Someone here will know. Do you have a shop manual?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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No Manual here
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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The blower motor isnt vacuum controlled. Does the motor actually, factually stop, as in no longer makes any noise, or does it just stop blowing air from the vents? If it stops blowing air form the vents, but keeps running, you have a vacuum issue. If the motor literally stops, you have some sort of strange electrical issue.

Here is the section on AC diagnostics for your generation van from the ford service manual.

http://www.filedropper.com/06actesting
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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E 350 air conditioning

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The blower motor isnt vacuum controlled. Does the motor actually, factually stop, as in no longer makes any noise, or does it just stop blowing air from the vents? If it stops blowing air form the vents, but keeps running, you have a vacuum issue. If the motor literally stops, you have some sort of strange electrical issue.

Here is the section on AC diagnostics for your generation van from the ford service manual.

http://www.filedropper.com/06actesting
Unable to download or see the AC diagnostics. It seems the air is still blowing but at a low speed. any tips on where to start looking for a vacum problem on this van? will I be able to see much for the purpose of checking vacum lines by pulling the dog house, or all under the hood? I am not very familiar with working on this but willing to troubleshoot before the dreaded dealer. thanks Par
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Click the link, then Click the grey 'download this file' button, then enter the 4 digit code.

Most of the hoses are visible from under the dog house. Some are on the front passenger side under the hood.

You will need to go through the diagnostic section to isolate the vac problem.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Does this problem occur at WOT, regardless of tilt?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Henry10s
Does this problem occur at WOT, regardless of tilt?
Unsure of what the abbrv. for WOT is.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Thanks, was able to download the ac troubleshooting file. Looks like a lot of checking, a great start, thanks. Pat
 
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Originally Posted by Patrick51
Unsure of what the abbrv. for WOT is.
Usually it stands for Wide Open Throttle.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 11:16 AM
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E-350 Air conditioning

I have found and checked the vacum lines, and found a "connector" Black/white which is located above the passengers right foot. this white hose leads to the airflow door. This "connector" is foam covered and I am wonderring if this is a vacum check valve?
I still have the problem at WOT with the cooling air switching from the dash to the defroster. Tips appreciated.
 
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