Problem Reports
Ford Escort
Report: The Constant Control Relay Module May Fail
Ford Escort Problem
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Average Mileage: 102,731 mi (10,000 mi - 202,847 mi)
There are reports of failures of the CCRM or Constant Control Relay Module. The CCRM has relays and switches inside that control or provide power to the engine cooling fan, AC clutch (to engage the AC compressor), fuel pump and powertrain control module (PCM). Single switches or relays can fail internally causing a number of different symptoms including no start conditions (inoperative fuel pump or PCM), engine running warm due to inoperative cooling fan, or the AC might not blow cold air.
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Report #1neptune, 2001 Ford Escort, 73,000 mi
RookieI'm not sure this is the problem however it fits better than anything else. A/C began to work intermittently over the summer and then quit entirely; the compressor comes on but no cool air. Mechanic told me its not the compressor nor does it need freon. I'll deal with it next summer ;).
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Report #2Visitor, 2002 Ford Escort, 115,000 mi
AC was working intermittently. Tire Kingdom charged me $285.00 for GANG RELAY BOARD plus labor and shop fees ...grand total...$396.75!
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Report #4Visitor, 1998 Ford Escort
after engine is off cooling fan keeps running shut off by removing fuse next day when cold fan runs with engine cold
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Report #5vernonramsey, 2002 Ford Escort, 10,000 mi
Rookiecylinder will not fire although it seems to be getting fire.
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Report #6andrebrazil, 1998 Ford Escort, 108,600 mi
Rookiea/c compressor won't stop working, even if the a/c switch is on off. Mechanic told me to replace the CCRM
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Report #7Visitor, 2001 Ford Escort
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Report #8thibs55, 2002 Ford Escort, 150,000 mi
Rookiemy a/c compressor stopped working, also having problems with hesitation while driving and sometimes while idling.Haven't found a solution yet, will try this ccrm module.
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Report #9Visitor, 2002 Ford Escort, 80,000 mi
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Report #10micdelu, 1998 Ford Escort, 136,250 mi
Rookiecar starts then shuts off, while on sounds like only 2 cylinders working, coolant light came on prior, no air conditioning. mechanic says nbad engine $1200 for replace
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Report #11Visitor, 2002 Ford Escort
Ac blowing out but it is warm air don't know how to fix it
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Report #12Visitor, 1998 Ford Escort, 119,000 mi
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Report #13Visitor, 2002 Ford Escort, 125,000 mi
CCRM failed.
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Report #14Visitor, 2000 Ford Escort, 153,000 mi
The AC would cut in and out...sometimes blowing just air, sometimes blowing cold. Because of this I couldn't drive in the rain because the windshield wouldn't de-fog either. I took it in today for repair. They said it was the 'Integrated Relay'. They put a new one on and they said it was fine. I got one mile away and it stopped working again. Took it back. They were a little confused over it. So they went to pick up another integrated relay, and this one worked fine. The first one they installed was bad a bad part...and they got it new from the Ford dealer just this morning. They said there seems to be a fault in them and they have seen many bad ones. Lucky me, huh?
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Report #15Visitor, 1999 Ford Escort, 85,000 mi
Car will not produce cold air. Took to the shop and have been told that it is the Constent Control Relay Mogel.
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Report #16Visitor, 1997 Ford Escort, 202,847 mi
nO ac. REPLACED CONSTANT CONTROL RELAY MODULE. nO MORE PROBLEM.
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Report #17Visitor, 1999 Ford Escort
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Report #19Visitor, 1999 Ford Escort, 12,000 mi
ac does not cool. mechanic said ac clutch not getting power. said relay control module is bad. new part ordered will replace when it gets here.
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Report #20zx2, 1999 Ford Escort, 12,000 mi
Rookieac did not work. it was found to be a failure in the relay control module. new parts were ordered and will be installed on receipt
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Report #21Visitor, 2002 Ford Escort, 100,200 mi
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Report #22Visitor, 2002 Ford Escort, 130,000 mi
The air conditioning fan, heater fan, defrost fan all of a sudden quit working. Took it to a local shop after checking ALL of the fuses and was told the CRM needed replaced ($85 diagnostics an $400 repair). I am looking into purchasing the part myself and doing the repair... any suggestions would be most appreciated.
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Report #23Visitor, 2000 Ford Escort, 60,000 mi
A/C CLUTCH WOULDN'T CYCLE I REMOVED CCRM, DRILLED RIVETS, REMOVED COVER,LOOKED OVER THE INSIDE REAL GOOD, TESTED A FEW CONNECTION WITH A OHM. METER BUT THE PROBLEM DIDN'T SHOW UP TIL I HOOKED IT BACK UP WITH THE COVER OFF AND HAD SOME ONE TURN ON THE A/C AND SAW A SPARK FROM A SOLDERED JOINT ON ONE OF THE RELAYS.I MADE REPAIR AND BOLTED THE COVER BACK ON.
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Report #24joneso36, 2002 Ford Escort, 175,000 mi
RookieIntermittent AC.
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RookieStarted running crazy then died wouldnt start again had it looked at the Relay Module was replaced ran for about two days wouldnt start again it like the computer went out again Also when it started having problems the cooling fan would just run had to remove the fuse to stop it. What would cause this computer to fail again???
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EnthusiastMy control relay module caught fire. I replaced it with a used relay control module and has been working fine since!
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Report #27Visitor, 1999 Ford Escort, 105,000 mi
Sometimes it blows out hot air instead of cold air, especially when it's hot outside and I need the AC to work. It's a disaster to have such a problem in summer when you live in TX.
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