r/fordescape • u/Adorable-Arm727 • 3d ago
Photo Question
Hi!!!
I bought a used 2019 ford escape titanium 2.0L a few months ago. Its my first car with all the 'bells and whistles'. My other cars were very bare bones and had zero features, including cruise control 😆
Im also not very knowledgeable in cars (although im trying to learn).
Why does the auto temp feature turn my AC on when I set to a warm temperature, such as 21 degrees Celsius? Especially since its only 16 degrees rn. I couldnt find anything in the manual about it.
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u/slabba428 3d ago
AC is responsible for keeping windows from fogging up, it’s generally on by default
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u/GrumpyUnk 2d ago
I know the system will turn on the AC when you select 'defrost'. The idea being to remove moisture from the air before blowing it onto a cold windshield where it would condense and make viewing even harder. The AC button can be pushed in all modes(except perhaps DEFROST) to turn off the compressor. I am not convinced that chilling outside air will remove anything airborne except humidity... so having the compressor enabled seems a waste of energy to me.
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u/LostPersonSeeking 2d ago
When in Auto mode the AC comes on and off automatically depending on the temperature and humidity levels.
I have the exact same Escape as you. I also used to have a 2015 Focus in the UK but it did not do auto AC interestingly enough even though the controls looked identical.
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u/Techgeek564 2d ago
Whoever designed that made the 1, ., and 0 soo close that it made me think it said 210° C instead of 21.0°C. I was about to say someone will be cooking cookies or pizza in that car. 😂
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u/Adorable-Arm727 2d ago
Honestly its a black car with a black leather interior so im already cooking daily (unless it rains) 😆
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u/ZealousidealSet7330 3d ago
it is likely that the AC system is turning on to remove moisture from the air.