Ford Fiesta A C Still Running, After I Have Switched The Ignition Off

[mikey4444]

In the last week it has been very warm here, and consequently I have been using the AC more than normal. But why is the AC continuing to run when I reached my destination and turned the engine off ?

[tonyav]

mikey, is it actually the air con or is it the engine cooling fan that is running after you turn off the ignition ?.

[Old_Geezer]

It knows you're still hot stuff ?

[Buenchico]

Googling suggests that it's "afterblow", used to reduce microbial growth (and the nasty smells that can be associated with such growths) by drying the AC evaporator canister.

[Mass_Hysteria]

It will definitely just be the fan cooling the engine, mine does it too.

[mikey4444]

Buenchico....sounds like common sense...thanks !

[fishing81]

Gee Buenchico,you got that from Google can you translate that,I thought the same as tonyav and the engine fan would still run.Try running the engine with the a/c off and see if it still does it

[mikey4444]

When this happens again, I will check whether its engine fan and/or the AC.

But, from memory, it only seems to happen when I have had the AC on.

[chiaroscuro]

It's a good idea to switch the aircon off a couple of miles before reaching home to dry it out.

[mikey4444]

chiaroscuro...Thanks...never knew that !