22 Timberline Recirculate

[KetMalice]

My wife is a bit overly sensitive to exhaust smell, she can tell when I can’t.

But it seems since the last update (15.5” screen) the recirculate won’t stay on for more than 2 minutes. Anyone else having this issue?

 

[2020FordRaptor]

It's always been there. It does that so the air doesn't get "stale".

 

[ExpyNole]

it's not just the 2022's. It's all newer fords. At least from 2020, maybe earlier. Our '20 expedition did the same thing. Randomly go open vent from recirc, then back to recirc. A '21 F150 rental we had did the same thing. Maybe there's something in forscan to stop it, but i have no idea. obnoxious for sure because the air speed doubles, lol.

 

[mdecillis]

Yes, same on my 2022 with the smaller screen. It has always turned off in past years, but never this quickly. I'd have to time it on my other Fords but it's more like 5-7 minutes. In the past if you had the dash vents on the recirculate would never turn off, but haven't noticed if it does that with the 2022's.

 

[rob4092xx]

Our 22 Limited does the same thing.

 

[Dvercher]

I am having similar issues - I don't like the smell of exhaust and it will not stay on recirculate mode.

Found this in owner's manual:

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.

 

[LokiWolf]

It is 100% intentional, and not changeable with FORSCAN as far as i know. Part of it is safety related to prevent the buildup of CO2.

 

[mdecillis]

It is 100% intentional, and not changeable with FORSCAN as far as i know. Part of it is safety related to prevent the buildup of CO2.

Definitely intentional and I think they made it turn off quicker now because of COVID.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Definitely intentional and I think they made it turn off quicker now because of COVID.

What is your reasoning for this thought?

 

[mdecillis]

What is your reasoning for this thought?

It's just an assumption, but I'm thinking rather than having stale air recirculating around and possibly carrying germs it turns off the recirculate sooner. Why else would they shorten the time drastically over the past couple of years?