Active grille shutter engines aren t the only way to deliver fuel savings.
Active grille shutters ford escape.
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.
If the engine gets too hot the active shutter system can automatically reopen the grille ensuring much needed air can reach the radiator and prevent engine overheating.
Active grille shutter limits how much air passes through the grille while still keeping your engine cool.
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.
They are open at startup and then close while running.
Have those grill shutters on the 3 5l f150 also.
The active grille shutters are available on several of ford s models including the c max escape focus fusion and taurus.
They operate just as centex described.
Active grille shutters are a system that optimize aerodynamics by using vents within the grille to adjust airflow to the engine department.
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.
This innovative system helps to channel wind around.
The shutters open and close automatically to control airflow reducing aerodynamic.
When the shutters are closed aerodynamics are improved by up to 6 resulting in improved fuel economy.
Seems kind of a crazy idea and contrary to engine cooling.
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.