MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

Fan Speed Sensor (FSS)

Powertrain Control-Emissions Diagnosis

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Vehicle applicability: This diagnostic supplement covers multiple Ford vehicles and engines. Follow the application named in the source below. Some references apply to vehicles other than Mustang.

Description and Operation 1-25

Engine Control Components

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Typical EVAP Vapor Blocking Valve

Fan Speed Sensor (FSS)

The FSS is a Hall effect sensor that measures the cooling fan clutch speed by generating a waveform with a frequency proportional to the fan speed. If the cooling fan clutch is moving at a relatively low speed, the sensor produces a signal with a low frequency. As the cooling fan clutch speed increases, the sensor generates a signal with a higher frequency. The PCM uses the frequency signal generated by the FSS as a feedback for closed loop control of the cooling fan clutch. For additional information on the cooling fan clutch, refer to Cooling Fan Clutch in this section.

Fuel Injection Pump

NOTICE: Do not apply battery positive (B+) voltage directly to the fuel volume regulator solenoid electrical connector pins. Internal damage to the solenoid may occur in a matter of seconds.

The engine driven fuel injection pump increases fuel rail pressure to the desired level to support fuel injection requirements. Unlike conventional port fuel injection systems, with direct injection the desired fuel rail pressure ranges widely over operating conditions. The pump receives fuel from the fuel pump (FP) assembly, increases the fuel pressure from approximately 448 kPa (65 psi) to a variable pressure up to 20 MPa (2900 psi), and delivers it to the fuel rails. The fuel injection pump is driven by a dedicated intake camshaft lobe and is located on top of the engine.

The fuel volume regulator is a solenoid valve permanently mounted to the pump assembly. The PCM commands the fuel volume regulator to meter in a specified fuel volume with each pump stroke. The PCM regulates the fuel volume entering the rail to achieve the desired fuel rail pressure.

The fuel volume regulator control is synchronous to the cam position on which the pump is mounted. The fuel volume regulator control takes into account that camshaft phasing varies during engine operation for purposes of valve control.

2016 Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis, Gasoline Engines, 3/2015

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