gladeplugin Posted November 17, 2015 at 03:11 PM Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 at 03:11 PM Any time I try to use the climate control without running the AC, the AC jumps on and runs very hard for a few minutes before starting to ramp down. It doesn't feel like a malfunction, it feels like Ford thinks they know what is best for climate control with little regard for battery energy consumption. Does anyone have any good tips to just start out with the vent fan only and no AC action? I keep my climate control off quite a bit just because I don't need the AC running. It ramps the AC up very hard even if the climate controls are set to the outdoor temperature. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjent Posted November 17, 2015 at 09:44 PM Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 at 09:44 PM press the climate control on the screen, turn off the ac button, set the air flow to dash and feet. That always worked on our '13. Even the temp control works (if it is 65 outside and you are set to 72 it maintains 72) Hope it helps .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russael Posted November 18, 2015 at 02:24 AM Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 at 02:24 AM There is also a calibration update that will illuminate the A/C button when the compressor is actually running. You can then turn it off by said button and it'll run in a vent mode. Hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybridbear Posted November 18, 2015 at 01:14 PM Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 at 01:14 PM You need to update the FCIM. Check out the SSMs section & find one that references updating the FCIM. Then reference this SSM as the problem you're having so the dealer will update the FCIM under warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gladeplugin Posted November 18, 2015 at 01:34 PM Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 at 01:34 PM Just found notes from this thread:http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/8581-climate-control/page-4 SSM 44558Reprogram the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 90.02 and higher. Also found this: https://discussions.myfordmobile.com/discussions/MyFord_Mobile_Discussions/BEV_Accessories_and_Modifications/Energi_Design_Suggestion/mfm010000d1/438.74?redirCnt=1&nav=messages Thanks all for the excellent responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16vjohn Posted July 3, 2018 at 03:00 PM Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 at 03:00 PM (edited) I've gotten into the habit of using EV later mode until the energy usage ramps down... then I'm not adding 4kw of draw to the battery and also on the highway (for battery heat and kindness reasons). Seems to work well and I only end up going a few miles on the gasoline. Edited July 3, 2018 at 03:01 PM by 16vjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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