Supplemental PTC Heater? Anyone have one in their BS?

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I see this on the Window Sticker of many BS up here in NY State listed under Optional Equipment as "SUPPLEMENTAL PTC HEATER NO CHARGE "

How well does this work? From what I read, it is supposed to be turn on help heat up inside before the engine the engine coolant/heater gets to temp.

It looks like a nifty no charge option.
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My OB has it on the window sticker. I have not noticed anything as far as warmer air coming out prior to engine heat up.
 
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Thanks, I Googled that before hand also.

BTW - I see that you are from Michigan. Do you have that option on your BS?
Yes, on my OB with 1.5L ecoboost. Seems to be most effective in combination with using remote start?
 


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Seems like they are only available on the 1.5L. I wonder if its there for emissions reasons?
 

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My base warms up pretty good inside with a 15 minute remote start.
Doesn't blow hot air but the windows defrost to where I can hand break the wipers loose.
Cabin is just chilly not cold..
 
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My base warms up pretty good inside with a 15 minute remote start.
Doesn't blow hot air but the windows defrost to where I can hand break the wipers loose.
Cabin is just chilly not cold..
Anyway, verified that my order is coming with PTC heater.

North Carolina and New York state with single digit to negative cold, ice and lots of snow are two different animals. That is why I wanted BB package for my BB - as it will be my first vehicle ever with heated seats! :crackup: "Frost" is one thing, we can use a squirt of windshield washer fluid to get rid of that.
 

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If Ford thinks enough of it to include and list it as a no charge item, do they anywhere talk about what it is or what the benefit is?
 


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If Ford thinks enough of it to include and list it as a no charge item, do they anywhere talk about what it is or what the benefit is?
You don't have to wait for engine heat to get heat out of the HVAC system. It's a ceramic heater element that warms up. The first time you use it, your nose probably knows it.
 

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I see this on the Window Sticker of many BS up here in NY State listed under Optional Equipment as "SUPPLEMENTAL PTC HEATER NO CHARGE "

How well does this work? From what I read, it is supposed to be turn on help heat up inside before the engine the engine coolant/heater gets to temp.

It looks like a nifty no charge option.
I have one on my outer banks to be delivered mid July. Nice to have, I hate getting into a cold car.
 

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How do they work, the manual does not even mention it
 

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Noticed that on my window sticker. I had to Google it as well. Been curious to find out if it's automatic or if there's a button to push.
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