Will removing the bumper be easier ?

Would be easier to pull engine

I tow mine with a Subaru Forester

Awesome

For not being an "authentic* mechanic I would say you explained things pretty well and where things are located. I have my 2013 Titanium in for repair and asked them to check the A/C . Got the sad report I need a new compressor and was told it'd be an additional $700 on top of current repair charge.....guess I'll just drive it as a "seasonal" car on cooler days and use my back up car.

Thanks for the video. Mine did the same thing. The clutch plate and bolt was missing. I ordered a clutch plate, bolt and spacers from Amazon with over night shipping $35 total. 5-10 minute install. Depends on how big your forearms are. lol. Thanks again.

That's what happened to my 2014 fusion. Was sitting on the cover when I went to charge my oil.

i really need some advice. my 2018 ford fusion needed few minor repairs not related to the ac(spark plugs, purge valve) why would the compressor stop running right after making those repairs? it would start working again like 24 hours after the last repair. does the car somehow know that its being touched or something?? im comfused i almost went for a repair and now its just running flawless whats going on man???

I just wanted to tell you how helpful your video was thank you so much.If I would have taken it to a shop it would have been a $1300 bill did it my self and spent $285 thank you sir

Thanks for the tips.

I did this tonight, and it was horrible I wish I passed on it, this is not a well engineered car

please your number

Mine is 15 Fusion SE. Did you get the service kit and replace expansion valve, gaskets, o rings, drier and desiccant bag ? Kit also came with oil.

Mine is 15 Fusion SE 2.5 L and the clutch material is coming off. I can see it. Professional mechanic friend says I can replace clutch only and that might do it. But I don’t know about doing it myself and I can’t find a shop that would do it. So replace the whole thing and hope the contamination didn’t get into condenser. Once you take off compressor then see if it’s full of black gunk. If it does then replace the condenser. Let’s see if it is. I ordered compressor and service kit from eBay and get everything in a few days

I have a question about exactly the same thing. I lost the cold air and I pulled into a gas station, as I parked all I saw was blue smoke and the smell of clutch or brake material. I assumed it was an AC compressor issue so I turned it off and made it home

Appreciate this.

I just changed the compressor today on my 2013 fusion, thanks for the video with the tips. I had same problem, the clutch part had fallen off somehow.

This is exactly what happened to my 2014. 😒

I’m wondering if a new clutch could have been put on. I have the same problem

Thanks for the video! The same thing happened to my parent's 2013 Fusion. Was able to reinstall the clutch plate with a new bolt. Works perfectly now!

Hey did you get the stud one off with the nut on the ac compressor??? I got both 13mm loose, the connector up top and disconnected all electrical components. That stud is giving me a headache

Oil leak from where one of the long mounting bolts is actually missing.. it's also supposed to hold oil pan tiny leak there. I was hoping you'd show it being taken off. Try to find schematic of it. It's the one closest to firewall nearest the clutch. Front one. Is that a regular bolt or the one with a nut at the end? 2016 Focus SE 2.0L. Duratech engine. Try parts store next. And did you torque and what torque specs?

Where is the ac pressure switch located at

Do you use the same oil from the old compressor into the new one and did the new compressor come already pre charged with freon? One last question, where did you get the compressor?

You did really well for a non mechanic,aI consider myself a mechanic and still hate having to deal with such poor engineering 😓

With this be the same procedure for a 2015 Ford Taurus?

Same piece fell of on mine. However the piece was laying in heat shield thingy when I took it off. So all I need is whatever bolt came loose. Dealer wants me to bring it in and replace whole thing instead of telling me what size bolt it is

@brad Philippi, thanks for the video, some helpful info in there. Can you tell me what engine you have? My 2.0 titanium AC stopped working about a month ago. I checked the relays and fuse in the relay box in the engine. Both are in working order, but clutch won't engage. I just wanted to see if you are working with the same model, before I jump into the job. Thanks.

Do they no what there doing I don't think so

Helped me a ton thanks

Big help same thing happen on my 2014 fusion. I was gonna go to the dealer but thought why pay so much when I can do it myself.

How did you come to realize it was the the a. c compressor?

Nice videos! How did you discharge the refrigerant and what are some of the tools you needed? how long would you say this whole job took you?

Thanks bro. Very well put I see what's going on now.

That was well put man I really appreciate the video.

Did you have to discharge tge pressure first? How did you do it?

haha ran into this today actually. Lady told me the shop told her she needed a new compressor ect quoted her 1200 bucks... i started going over everything, everything checked out fine.. looked down at compressor......ummmmm your missing your clutch hub lmao

Great demonstration. Looks easier than I originally thought. With what vehicle do yo tow? Any special features on your towing vehicle?