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Powertrain

Diagnosis and Testing - Cooling Fan Control

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart

The diagnosis in this manual assumes a certain level of skill and knowledge of Ford-approved diagnostic procedures.
REFER TO: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).


Module Trouble Code Description Action
PCM P0480:00 Fan Control Circuit 1: no subtype information GO to Pinpoint Test ON.

Global Customer Symptom Codes (GCSC) Table

The diagnosis in this manual assumes a certain level of skill and knowledge of Ford-approved diagnostic procedures.
REFER TO: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).


Symptom Action
Key On Engine Running/Drive/Move > Run > Overheat > Continuous GO to Pinpoint Test ON.
Key On Engine Running/Drive/Move > Run > Overheat > Intermittent GO to Pinpoint Test ON.

Pinpoint Tests


KEY INTERPRETATION TEST: VARIABLE SPEED COOLING FAN MOTOR
Introduction
Refer to Electrical Schematics, cell 033, for circuit and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Symptoms

Refer to DTC Fault Trigger Conditions.

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

Trouble Code Description Fault Trigger Condition
PCM P0480:00 Fan Control Circuit 1: no subtype information Sets if the PCM detects that the Fan Control (FCV) circuit voltage is not within the expected range.

Possible Sources

  • Cooling Fan Circuit Concern
  • Cooling Fan Relay
  • Cooling Fan Clutch Solenoid
  • Cooling Fan Module (8B658)
  • Cooling Fan Assembly (8C607)
  • PCM (12A650)

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