toduncom Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I have a 2014 SHO and I am having an issue with the automatic climate control system. It just shuts off on its own, when it shuts off, it will always (so far) turn back on using the touch panel. I don't want to take it in to the dealer until it is really 'broken'. Has anyone heard of similar issues or experienced this issue? This issue only happens to me occasionally, from once or twice to several times a day. FYI - My car has about 56,000 miles.I am trying to figure out if this is a low occurrence (rare) or more pervasive (frequent) on the 2013 and newer Taurus. I took it to the dealer a few weeks ago and my dealer updated my Sync to the latest version, but it didn't have any affect on my problem. I don't have issues with calls or song or artist, just the HVAC. It seems to turn the climate control system off after running for about 5 or 10 minutes and then it is usually good for the rest of my 50 minute drive. Occasionally it will turn off repeatedly several times in a row and then run fine for an hour. This doesn't happen very often, but is tiresome when it does. Any information is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Do you have the capacitive touch buttons? If so try cleaning them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toduncom Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 akirby, Yes, I have capacitive touch buttons. How do I clean them? Do I just wipe them off or do I have to use electrical cleaner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Wipe them off with mild household cleaner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toduncom Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 OK, makes sense akirby. Thanks I will give it try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toduncom Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I cleaned the capacitive touch buttons and it made no difference. The climate control shuts off once almost every time I drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can you hear the confirmation tick sound when it does happens? Just like when you push the button intentionally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toduncom Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Yes, fordtech1, I hear the confirmation sound every time. That is usually how I find out it went off. When this happens the lower buttons (capacitive touch) won't work, specifically the increase temperature and power, I have to use the small screen climate control to turn it back on. Let me know if you have any ideas what might be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Sounds like the panel is bad. It's official name is the FCIM front controls interface module. I've seen a few go bad. Not a ton but a few. Maybe could find one on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toduncom Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Thanks fordtech1. I will follow up on that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy95 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Hello, I realize this is an old thread, but I have a 14 Limited and am having THE EXACT same issue and was wondering if you ever fixed this problem. Super annoying when its been close to 100 degrees multiple days in a row! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeazy21 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I have a 14 sho just rolled 57k but this same thing started at 56k miles. Do I need to buy a new panel? Can someone help us there a recall by now? Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tremmrg1 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Same thing just started on my 2013 Taurus. Did anyone find the problem an fix?? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crismw Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I am having the same problem. Have they done a recall on this? The a/c or heat will switch itself on and off multiple times and remain on or off for different lengths of time. Sometimes the light up touch buttons will not work and other times they work. The touch screen always works as well as voice command. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGCAR74 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I'm having a similar issue in my 2013 SHO. now its dead the only way to start the car is with the key in the holder in the center console. the sync screen and hvac panel are black and the tpsm fault light is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhp58 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I have a 2017 Limited and my climate control system just started doing the same thing last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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