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Old 01-30-2009, 11:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by wwest40 View Post
Most modern day A/C systems include an OAT, Outside Air Temperature, sensor. And I presume that it would be this sensor that is used to determine when to reduce the level of regen used during coastdown periods and when braking is used.
I'm not sure if my Escort has one. I know the manual says that when selecting defrost the compressor engages at temps above 45*F. I could see them being lazy and just using the IAT though.

Any idea why Ford decided to limit regen braking when temps drop?
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