Is this the seat cooling fan

[Breezyjr]

Hello all
I’ve been noticing my cooled seats don’t cool that much, if at all. I remember reading about the intake being blocked from the factory. Is this the fan motor? To the “right” I can feel lots of air blowing out. And, it doesn’t seem to be for the A/C since it doesn’t blow towards the back. But, to me, it feels like this should be connected to something or that something is blocking the exhaust and it’s getting redirected to the input. If that makes sense. Lol.

 

[Breezyjr]

And here’s a quick video that might show it a bit cleaner.

 

[Frank T.]

Yes that is the fan. I believe it is meant to extract warm temperatures away from the seat rather than blow cool air into the seat.

 

[FlyersGuy]

Been pretty happy with my cooled seats but I came from a Lexus RX and its "coolers" were almost worthless. Last visit to the dealer I asked about having it checked and service writer said it's the top complaints.

 

[Breezyjr]

Yes that is the fan. I believe it is meant to extract warm temperatures away from the seat rather than blow cool air into the seat.

Well, that seems a little weird. I was hoping for what I used to have in my '06 expedition, where it literally blew cold air out the seat, and you could really tell.

 

[Bwisi96]

Been pretty happy with my cooled seats but I came from a Lexus RX and its "coolers" were almost worthless. Last visit to the dealer I asked about having it checked and service writer said it's the top complaints.

My 17 Fusion sport had a/c seats works great initially then it’s worthless after.


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[cillik]

Hello all
I’ve been noticing my cooled seats don’t cool that much, if at all. I remember reading about the intake being blocked from the factory. Is this the fan motor? To the “right” I can feel lots of air blowing out. And, it doesn’t seem to be for the A/C since it doesn’t blow towards the back. But, to me, it feels like this should be connected to something or that something is blocking the exhaust and it’s getting redirected to the input. If that makes sense. Lol.

I have the same issue, stopped cooling drivers seat. It blows cool air when it works properly.
Funny enough, it stopped working after my sync froze and tech asked me to disconnect battery for 10 minutes

 

[patricklb1]

I've noticed the same thing. For as much noise as the blower makes at full speed you would expect better cooling. My 2014 Sport was way better than the 20 ST. I feel a little bit at my lower back but nothing coming up through the seat.

 

[KegsBdry]

Mine has started making a high pitch noise until I cycle through the cooling seat settings (high/med/low). Then it stops. Anyone have an idea what could that be?

 

[powerby50]

Mine has started making a high pitch noise until I cycle through the cooling seat settings (high/med/low). Then it stops. Anyone have an idea what could that be?

I know this is old, but if you haven't fixed it mine started to do the same thing. The fan is connected to the seat with a twist lock system with three tabs. When mine came loose it got loud. I put it back on properly and it works fine now and is quiet.

 

[Stone17]

Whats the part # for that fan unit? I want to add one to my seat.

 

[Rocketw19]

I never read the sticker when buying my ST but look at yours does it say "vented" or "cooled" seat? there is big difference. obviously vent is just air and cooled is AC seats. Lots of cars are just vented.
now I have to google it lol.

 

[Rocketw19]

from my quick google it says Vented seats. new vented seats pull warm air away letting you cool naturally. So no they are not cooled seats from my quick search at least

 

[Jeppo]

My 2021 sticker says Heated/Ventilated.

 

[Rocketw19]

My 2021 sticker says Heated/Ventilated.

thats what I found also vented. so they will not push AC air thru.
typically vented seats will push air thru the seat but the Explorer says it pushes air away from you. I will be looking under there today after work. I am curious this push air away how or what they are doing.
I am brand new to the ST and no real hot days here yet so I have not noticed. I will not buy a car without at least vented seats But I prefer cooled

 

[wayanbros]

Wait you guys don’t make sure every vent hole in your seats are clear with a needle when you detail your truck? Amateurs.

 

[KegsBdry]

I know this is old, but if you haven't fixed it mine started to do the same thing. The fan is connected to the seat with a twist lock system with three tabs. When mine came loose it got loud. I put it back on properly and it works fine now and is quiet.

I finally got it looked at when I dropped it off for an oil change. They said a few fans needed to be replaced.