The shutters open and close automatically to control airflow reducing aerodynamic.
Active grille shutters ford escape.
They are open at startup and then close while running.
They operate just as centex described.
They operate on a small motor that open and close the shutters depending on the needs of the cooling system here is a video of the shutters at work in case you ve been living under a rock or just a house without shutters it s okay i m a visual.
One of the forum members set a cell phone inside the grill and video d their operation.
Ford active grille shutters are special shutters in the grill that are opened and closed automatically to reduce aerodynamic drag while still allowing for proper cooling.
The active grille shutters are available on several of ford s models including the c max escape focus fusion and taurus.
Active grille shutter limits how much air passes through the grille while still keeping your engine cool.
When the shutters are closed aerodynamics are improved by up to 6 resulting in improved fuel economy.
Have those grill shutters on the 3 5l f150 also.
Ideal replacement this active grille shutter and motor assembly precisely matches the original equipment assembly on specific makes and models plug play installation this grille shutter assembly is made with a factory style electrical connector for a trouble free installation.
Like engine stop start and.
Seems kind of a crazy idea and contrary to engine cooling.
Active grille shutter engines aren t the only way to deliver fuel savings.
This innovative system helps to channel wind around.
Active grille shutters are popping up on a number of new models including the 2015 ford mustang.
Our engineers look at the whole vehicle including reducing aerodynamic drag.