AUTO setting for climate control and my windscreen gets foggy quickly - must use defroster

[Stewthebassman]

Has anyone noticed (we are winter up her in Canada) that when you get going in your Ranger in cold weather that the interior of the windshield fogs up pretty quickly unless you actively press the Defrost button? Our 5g didn't do this nor do any of my other cars. It seems like the AUTO setting of the climate control doesn't send much of a breeze up to the front.

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[HyperM3]

We had a pretty darn cold winter here in NJ and I didnt have any issues with fogging up. If anything, I think the Auto setting(2 out of the 3 dashes), does a pretty amazing job at keeping the cabin comfy.

 

[Stewthebassman]

Hmm, maybe I should wear a mask while driving

 

[isslandboy]

Has anyone noticed (we are winter up her in Canada) that when you get going in your Ranger in cold weather that the interior of the windshield fogs up pretty quickly unless you actively press the Defrost button? Our 5g didn't do this nor do any of my other cars. It seems like the AUTO setting of the climate control doesn't send much of a breeze up to the front.

There is a setting for the auto mode that increases the airflow, shows as red dashes below the auto symbol. Similar to the heat setting for the seats. maybe this has defaulted to low?

 

[Alaska Steve]

From the owners manual…
automatic climate control
To switch auto mode on, press the button. Repeatedly press the button to adjust auto mode. Adjust the blower motor control or air distribution control to switch auto mode off.[1]

To switch climate control on or off, press the button.[4]

To set the blower motor speed, press + or -.[6]

To switch maximum cooling on or off, press the button.[7]

Note: When you switch maximum cooling off, air conditioning remains on.
To direct air to the windshield air vents, instrument panel air vents, or footwell air vents, press the button on the touchscreen to access the climate controls, then press the corresponding button.[8]

To switch air conditioning on or off, press the button.[9]

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 minutes.
To switch dual mode on or off, press the button on the touchscreen to access the climate controls, then press the button.[11]

To recirculate air, press the button.[12]

Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically, or prevent you from switching on in all air flow modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on and off automatically in various air distribution control combinations to improve heating or cooling efficiency.
Turn the control on the left-hand side of the climate control to set the left-hand temperature. Turn the control on the right-hand side of the climate control to set the right-hand temperature.[13]
Note: This control also sets the right-hand side temperature when you switch off dual zone mode.

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[jorosz0309]

Has anyone noticed (we are winter up her in Canada) that when you get going in your Ranger in cold weather that the interior of the windshield fogs up pretty quickly unless you actively press the Defrost button? Our 5g didn't do this nor do any of my other cars. It seems like the AUTO setting of the climate control doesn't send much of a breeze up to the front.

I’m not sure what part of Canada you’re in, but I’m in Minnesota and I always get a chuckle when others say “it’s been a cold winter”. I’m sure it gets cold, but until you spend winter in the northern plains (central Canada, Minnesota, the Dakotas), I’ve noticed there is a misunderstanding about what cold really is
I’m like you…I keep the climate control on auto (with the 3 dashes so air is moving as much as possible) but still OFTEN have to turn on the defrost to clear the windshield. This happens much more in this Raptor than any other vehicle I’ve had here in the same weather with an “auto climate control”. So I have the same thoughts as you… auto doesn’t appear to sent much airflow through the upper dash / windshield vents, but more through the standard cabin dash vents. It’s been a minor nuisance, but certainly one I notice most mornings on the way to work.

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