The AC system in a van may blow air through the defrost vents to help clear the windshield and windows of fog or frost. This occurs because the defrost setting directs air from the AC system, which is dehumidified, onto the glass surfaces. By reducing humidity, the AC helps improve visibility. Additionally, the temperature difference between the cold air and the warm glass can facilitate quicker defogging.
You have vacuum line leaks somewhere.
You either have a bad controller or a bad actuator.........
Because your battery terminals are rusty. Have your dad clean them, and then check it again.
If the AC in a 2001 Ford Explorer only blows through the defrost vents, it is likely due to a malfunction in the blend door actuator or a vacuum leak in the HVAC system. The blend door actuator controls the direction of airflow, and if it fails, it may default to the defrost position. Additionally, a vacuum leak can affect the operation of the mode doors, leading to improper airflow. Checking the actuator and vacuum lines should help identify the issue.
Faulty Function selector switch. Consider replacement.
Check under the hood for a disconnected or damaged vacuum line. The controls are vacuum operated and if the vacuum supply is cut off the system defaults to defroster only.
The systems AC system will run when the defrost is turn on.The manufactor does this to remove humity from the air making it easier to defrost the windsheild.The AC system should only run when the defrost is on though.If you are experiecing a high pressure promblem when the AC is running it is pronbly due to a overcharge of refrigerant.
does fan door motorized or on a vaccuum line when you switch from AC to defrost?
Check for vacuum leak either under dash or hood Check for bad vacuum motor under dash Defrost is the default setting for this vehicle
Try unplugging your AC compressor and see if it still blows the fuse. When you turn on your defrosters you also turn on your AC.
Loss of vacuum supply to the HVAC controller. The vacuum supply comes from the pass side of the engine and goes through the firewall next to the AC lines. It is a small black line.
because it is going through defrost cycle