2-Pin 1544361-1 8mm Cooling Fan Control Module Connector – Ford Focus / Kuga / Mondeo / Land Rover Freelander

Direct-fit replacement for TE Connectivity / AMP part number 1544361-1, the 2-pin 8mm pitch female connector used for the cooling fan control module (CFCM) harness on Ford Focus, Ford Kuga, Ford Mondeo, and Land Rover Freelander 2. This connector carries the high-current PWM signal and power feed to the variable-speed cooling fan module – a common failure point on these platforms.

Key Specifications

• OEM Part Number: 1544361-1
• Pin Count: 2
• Gender: Female (with wire)
• Terminal Pitch: 8mm
• Wire Gauge: 18 AWG (0.5 mm²)
• Wire Length: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
• Waterproof Rating: IP68
• Housing Material: PA66 glass-filled nylon
• Terminal Material: Copper alloy, tin-plated
• Current Rating: Up to 30A per pin

Compatible Vehicles

• Ford Focus (MK2 / MK3, 2004–2018): Cooling fan control module connector
• Ford Kuga (MK1 / MK2, 2008–2019): Variable-speed fan module harness
• Ford Mondeo (MK4, 2007–2014): Cooling fan control module wiring
• Land Rover Freelander 2 (2006–2014): Cooling fan module connector (shared Ford platform)
• Cross-reference: Verify OEM part number 1544361-1 before ordering

Cooling Fan Control Module – Why This Connector Fails

The CFCM connector is located in the front bumper area, directly exposed to water spray, road salt, and temperature extremes. The 1544361-1 connector fails due to:

• Corrosion from road salt and water ingress after seal degradation
• Terminal fretting from engine vibration transmitted through the fan assembly
• Heat cycling from the fan motor operating at high current loads

Fault Codes & Symptoms

• P0480 / P0481 – Cooling Fan 1/2 Control Circuit (open circuit at CFCM connector)
• Engine overheating – fan not running at full speed due to PWM signal loss
• Fan running at full speed continuously – ECM defaults to maximum cooling when CFCM signal is lost
• Ford IDS / FDRS fault: U0140 – Lost Communication with Body Control Module (if CFCM fault affects CAN bus)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the mating male connector for 1544361-1?
A: The mating male plug in the same 8mm series is 1544360-1 (2-pin male). Verify the male housing part number on your vehicle harness before ordering.

Q: Why does my Ford Focus fan run at full speed all the time?
A: When the ECM loses the PWM control signal to the cooling fan module (due to a failed 1544361-1 connector), it defaults to maximum fan speed as a fail-safe. This is a common symptom of a corroded CFCM connector – inspect and replace the connector before replacing the fan module itself.

Q: Is this connector compatible with Land Rover Freelander 2?
A: Yes. The Land Rover Freelander 2 shares the Ford C1 platform and uses the same cooling fan control module and 1544361-1 connector as the Ford Focus and Kuga.

Package Contents

1 × 2-Pin Female Connector (1544361-1) with 18 AWG wire and terminal insert