Air conditioning runs seemingly randomly

[Comarley]

My air conditioner seems to turn on randomly. The “A/C” light doesn’t turn on, but the air is definitely AC-temperature. I do not have my system set to “auto“. It’s 70° outside and I have it set to 78°. It could happen when I first start up or several minutes into a trip. Just now, it was on, then turned off for a couple minutes, and is now back on. Does anyone know how to make this stop?

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[Maquis]

If you have air directed to the windshield, the AC will definitely run.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Given the settings and temp outside, I'll assume you're manually switching off E-Heat.

 

[Heliian]

Try auto mode?

If it's 70 outside what is the cabin temp? If it's 79 and you have it set for 78 then it will probably run the fans if not the compressor.

 

[Maquis]

Try auto mode?

If it's 70 outside what is the cabin temp? If it's 79 and you have it set for 78 then it will probably run the fans if not the compressor.

You cannot prevent the AC compressor from running when you’re in “Auto” mode. It will kick on at some point.

 

[Comarley]

If you have air directed to the windshield, the AC will definitely run.

I have it set to blow in my face.

 

[Comarley]

Given the settings and temp outside, I'll assume you're manually switching off E-Heat.

The heat hasn’t been coming on. Although, in the few months that I’ve owned it, the heat has come on a few times unexpectedly (not recently), even though I do not have it set to “auto.“ (that was a different thread I never got around to posting.)
Unless wife & kids are with me (less than once a week), I never leave my EVs on “auto” because I’m used to the 2013 Leaf where I have to think hard before I sacrifice miles for comfort. (Then there’s the dreaded “you made it too cold so you bumped it up a couple degrees which made the heat kick on” problem with “auto”)

 

[Comarley]

Try auto mode?

If it's 70 outside what is the cabin temp? If it's 79 and you have it set for 78 then it will probably run the fans if not the compressor.

I don’t know the cabin temp, but it happens first thing in the morning (in addition to other times), so the cabin temp should be roughly the outside temp when I leave. Shouldn’t auto mode being off prevent both AC and heat from turning on?

 

[Heliian]

Just had a look in the owners manual, it reads:

SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF
Press the button.
Note: Under certain conditions, the air
conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.
Note: To keep the system and its
components fully functional, switch air
conditioning on and let your vehicle idle at
least once per month for a minimum of two
minute

 

[Ford Motor Company]

My air conditioner seems to turn on randomly. The “A/C” light doesn’t turn on, but the air is definitely AC-temperature. I do not have my system set to “auto“. It’s 70° outside and I have it set to 78°. It could happen when I first start up or several minutes into a trip. Just now, it was on, then turned off for a couple minutes, and is now back on. Does anyone know how to make this stop?

Hi there! Would you send us a private message with your VIN and dealership name and location? I’d like to look into this concern on my end.  

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