2011 -2016 Ford F250 Super Duty Easy Evaporator Cleaning AC not blowing very hard. Air conditioner

If your air conditioner isn't blowing as hard as it used to, you likely need to clean out the evaporator. It's located behind the glove box and this is an easy way to clean it without having to pull the dash.
Should be the same method for all Ford F250 and F350 trucks 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. Not sure what the newer trucks are like. Only warning would be not to cut too deep when cutting into the air box. Good luck with your repairs!

[@bengesell]

So helpful! Its funny how every other video on this topic references taking the entire dash out and the month long, tedious process it entails to do such a thing. Just cut out a hole, spray water, tape it back up, done. Thanks so much for the common sense, that just doesn't seem too common.

[@kbhart3964]

Wow this will save me a 10 hour labor charge! My auto service center wanted to remove the entire dash to clean the evaporator. Great video thanks!

[@tonycrawford5591]

Man thanks for your time in the video Sir. Saved me alot of blood sweat and tears...

[@BUXdavidbuxkemper]

Did this to my f150. Thanks for locating a great spot on the f250!

[@burtonporter8437]

Omg what an obvious reasonable solution to a terrible problem. Thank you, im going to do it tonight

[@Padipro]

Love these kind of hacks. Much easier than pulling the dash! Thanks for sharing.

[@lawman8877]

It literally says that in the title

[@davidheywood3611]

Thank you so much you just saved me a whole lot of work.

[@cliffgibson1421]

Use a 11/4 hole drill bit and you can put an expansion plug to seal the hole

[@stevebetker829]

Thanks for sharing brother. It sure is miserable when your ac goes out when it's close to 100 degrees. It's been one of the hottest summers I've been through.

[@craigstewart4023]

Hm. Mm ?.7. ). . M.mN~ MmMmn.

[@thetruth7839]

Well I don't know where you're at but here in Texas we are literally melting

[@stevebetker829]

@@thetruth7839 yes , I know what you mean. I just drove through Texas. NC hasn’t been too much better . It’s hotter than last year.

[@don80116]

Thank you so much it's work great have been doing it now for routine maintenance

[@lawrencecavens5760]

Just a slight reminder - it's called a evaporator coil - your condenser coil is located on the outside of the engine in front of the Radiator

[@sweetandsassyoldfashionbla20]

i used a larger 1/8" thick HDPE black panel and added light silicone on edges of hole screwed the HDPE panel on and now i have a sealed hole and can be removed for future clean outs....which i had took pics for reference

[@cline3290]

Ha! You just made me look like a pro at work. This fixed our AC problem. I even went as far as cutting a plastic piece from a bucket and fastening it with short self tappers so it can be easily cleaned next time! Thanks for this video, man! 🍻

[@lindactissue9447]

great video, helped a lot. thank you

[@hnash2658]

underrated video......

[@royjimenez6789]

Thank you so much for the information bro God bless you

[@jsparlin1]

evaporator plugged up...it's inside truck. condenser is in front of motor. i did that on the condenser under hood of truck on my 96 f250. peeled back cover, took to car wash and blew it out..then took metal tape and pieced it back together.. worked well..thanks for your efforts

[@rprzen2099]

Your evaporator case was under the hood against the firewall on the passenger side right? All I had to do on my 07 f750 was to remove the blower resistor assembly and rinse and blow out the evaporator coil. No cutting was needed.

[@aaronsbarker]

I'll be doing that shortly... currently my blower feels like an asthmatic gerbil breathing it's last breath and I think 10 years of border collie fuzz has done a number on the evap coils.

[@rjray1176]

Made my day! Thank you

[@markparker4032]

You just saved me a ton of work. Thank You!

[@williamcournoyer435]

Use a circle saw and leave part of it uncut. You can then bend plastic back and cover with ac tape, hardly tell you were there. Also spray with evap cleaner. This works good since Ford in its wisdom didn’t put a cabin filter on system!

[@GarzaDiesel]

Thanks for the video I need to do this soon

[@jasonvaughn3736]

we have air valve with foot long metal tube bent 90degress at end and mashes almost flat we use to blow air filters and radiators before we wash .... So dirt doesnt cake up

[@rprzen2099]

I typically will run my A/C on low blower setting when I know the humidity is high. the sweating of the evaporator will rinse off dirt and junk.

[@thetruth7839]

What about the blower fan having lint on the fan blade it'll reduce air flow pressure

[@colt_walker]

I just needed to know where to cut the hole, thanks! ❤

[@alfredotepetate7767]

is 2007 f-250 xl super duty 5.4 has a cabin filter?

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

I would do this but my evaporator is also leaking so I definitely need to get it replaced.

[@DarkWater4Eva]

I'm thinking of trying this on a 2011 expedition but wondering where is the drain. I hope it drains properly.

[@lscott4402]

Nothing beats putting a set of Guages on it to read the pressures. It will reveal a lot.

[@leewhisenant4459]

It’s an air flow issue. Gauges won’t help the problem only tell you what the pressure is. Might as well check the oil while you have the hood open

[@goodguy1726]

​@leewhisenant4459 pressure is impacted by airflow. The gouges and pressures will tell you where your air flow issue is. Condenser/ evaporator based off high and low side pressures. Gauges tell a big story if you know what they are telling you

[@richardwesthafer3769]

I’m thinking maybe the actual blower may be bad and/or actuators aren’t opening for the vents?

[@richardwesthafer3769]

So I did that rinsing of the condenser box on my 2015 f350 no difference in air flow so far

[@rkent34]

Hey man, like the video. So I have a 2009 F150, but the evaporator box and everything looks exactly like this behind the glove box. I'm having the same problem..airflow just isn't very strong. Once you cut the hole in the box, what is the gap between the evaporator and the box?..just want to make sure I don't run the saw blade too deep. Also, and this may be a dumb question, but it appears that it's totally fine to run the water in there and it just drains out no problem?

[@tallfarmboy]

For the Super Duty, there was at least a couple of inches between the plastic and evap... Just be extremely careful with whatever tool you use. The oscillating tool that I used worked perfectly. Also, yes as long as your airbox drain is open, putting water in there is not a problem. If the drain is clogged, you might flood your floorboard area or fill up the vents passages with water.

[@shaneosmera6816]

It is I got same issue

[@viviendoenoregon7799]

I have a 2008 ford f350 but where do you cut mine it has it in the corner

[@don80116]

I cut a 6-in Access weight and sealed it with a marine-grade access door for less than $6

[@williamgarber9509]

Joe care to elaborate on what access door you used exactly I assume you used perhaps a 3m 5200 or such type of sealant

[@johns7942]

Haven’t had AC in my 2010 f150 from February-May. Ford wanted to replace everything. $3500…I went to kwik kar and they replaced the compressor and flushed the condenser. Worked great for the past month. Now it’s blowing hot again. Wondering if this will help at all or I need to look for a leak in the system.

[@tallfarmboy]

I would really think that you have a leak in the system. Putting some dye into the system would help you to locate the leak.

[@dlaytart01]

If your compressor was truly bad, debris from it could have traveled to the condensor and plugged the very tiny paths it has for the freon to travel through. Flushing on newer condensors I have read will not work because of this. It's not that much more expensive to replace it. Along with the drier bottle/accumulator and orifice tube (if it has one). In this case Ford probably had it right, unless they were wanting to replace evaporator (in dash). 3500 is steep also. But now you're having to get into it again. Flushing should mostly be reserved for wide open components like hoses and evaps just before reassembly.

[@Cointrip]

we have a pet that sits down there on the floorboard. There was 3/4 inch of hair n crud and had to pull out $3.800. with all new parts. it was hard pack like felt

[@Cointrip]

5 years of travel

[@danhitchcock5913]

I had my system profesionally cleaned.. It was expensive. The evaporator side was truely clogged like a thick rug. I wish I could filter the dirt before it reaches there.

[@southof33]

Thanks been sweatin for years... Not now !!!

[@johnc2591]

Will this help with making the ac run cooler? I took my truck to the dealership a few years back n they said I needed a new evaporator they want close to 2k to replace it I’m trying to avoid that. It’s still working heat still works and when it’s not super hot out we’re talkin 70s or below it blows reasonably cool air but anything over 70 it just seems to be warm air coming out

[@tallfarmboy]

Really doesn't change the temperature, but it increases the flow of air. Does your Evaporator have a refrigerant leak? If your system doesn't have any Freon, it won't blow cold at all.

[@johnc2591]

@@tallfarmboy tried Freon awhile ago it’s loaded I think the dealership is jus tryna get money outa me it doesn’t seem to be a flow issue if I throw it on max it pushes air well. I watched another video and a guy said it could be the evaporator temp sensor apparently this is a common issue with the 2011 6.7s so I’m gonna try that you can get a temporary one for cheap on Amazon I’ll hook that up and if it starts working I know what the real problem is

[@driven0001]

If your evaporator is clogged, it will prevent air from flowing through the fins properly and wont blow as cold/or cold at all. I've seen it plenty of times. The evaporator in this vehicle wasn't bad at all compared to what I've ran into in dusty climates.

[@johnisraelhvac2019]

Thanks for the tip. But it’s the evaporator coil not the condenser coil

[@rylanpowell5683]

Do the 11-16 f250’s not have a cabin filter?

[@codypervenecki577]

nope

[@jayrg9201]

Was cold air coming out before you did this? Mine blows weak and had barely any cold

[@JorgeAlvarez-yn8ek]

Resistor is out

[@williamarita8874]

This will works in 2008 model ?

[@chubbydickschopshop]

That’s your evaporator coil fyi. But great video.

[@Fernandez.1987]

I'm curious if it works ?? One thing is cutting a hole spraying it but does it actually work.

[@jaredjeffries4029]

If yours is plugged up and not flowing much air, it will help.

[@DoubleTap702]

Any issues with having the hole in the plastic cover?

[@tallfarmboy]

No issues at all. The Gorilla Tape is pretty strong.

[@TheMadridTv]

will the water just drain outside? its scary pouring water inside

[@tallfarmboy]

As long as your drain tube isn't plugged, the water will drain out of the airbox. The evaporator produces water when your AC is working, anyway and it has to drain somewhere.

[@hungryhouston2069]

I have a 2011 f750. Would that work on it as well ??

[@tripledoublejackpot]

Yes, same thing actually

[@gottabighit1]

Labor and 2K+ just saved. Awesome video. Buy your dog a new chew toy …

[@jayman4633]

Cleaning evap not condenser

[@davidsims2018]

Could you use air hose

[@tallfarmboy]

I don't think just compressed air would work as well as water. But, anything would be better than doing nothing.

[@abbra]

Why not clean from the resistor hole?

[@michaelhansen4131]

Isn’t there screws in that cover you can just take that off?

[@tallfarmboy]

No, not without removing the dash.

[@viviendoenoregon7799]

mine does blow air but everything blows hot it doesn't blow cold what you do I can also do it with my 2008 ford f350 truck

[@jaytank31]

Blend door actuator

[@saviourrisen]

Refrigerant maybe.

[@millionairemccoy218]

My a/c was doing this and I knew to change evaporator coil, but now it's only blowing 65° through my vent. Any ideal what could have went wrong. Used to blow 50-55° easily

[@Running4Us]

Outside coil might be getting to hot or your low on Freon

[@millionairemccoy218]

@graaleragod4204 possible but before I changed all thar it was 55° with same condenser coil., freon is perfect 🤦‍♂️

[@Running4Us]

@@millionairemccoy218 compressor might be faulty too or a line might be clogged or restricted. It could be anything when it comes too AC

[@millionairemccoy218]

@graaleragod4204 yea I know, wish I had just left it alone.

[@saviourrisen]

You have broken the evap temp sensor.

[@rodz1999]

Mine has wires all over, what do I do with them?

[@tallfarmboy]

Use caution. My guess would be that those are not factory installed wires... But, I don't know.

[@guerraarmy]

Does the water fall inside truck?

[@tallfarmboy]

No, the water goes out of the drain inside the evaporator housing. If that drain is plugged, then it will fill up the box and could eventually soak the cab floor.

[@Gorealaracer38]

​@tallfarmboy mine must be plugged then,I did this now my truck won't start.

[@kenwilson3898]

It is the evaporator, not the condenser. The condenser is under the hood.

[@larryhendrix5504]

Foil HVAC tape

[@Rogue-Drone]

LOL! 😄. Its not the condenser coil its the evaporator coil. That’s not a reciprocating saw its an oscillator tool.

[@Gamstercam]

The condenser coil is upfront by the radiator you are working on the evaporator coil that is where the refrigerant “evaporates” and to be honest, the coil did not look dirty when you exposed it.

[@googleuser3760]

Yep there’s more than one way to skin a cat. 👍

[@j1n8135]

Better yet drill a 3" hole, and then get a 3" rubber ground plug.

[@tetsuonabiki]

This could all could be prevented if Ford only designed a replaceable cabin filter that is on ever other vehicle.

[@tylergrabin5288]

They do? Know your stuff before you comment.

[@tetsuonabiki]

@@tylergrabin5288 I know for a fact the 2015 F550 super duty work series bucket trucks does NOT have a cabin filter nor a housing to hold one. If you have the round air vents, not the square ones it has no cabin filter. Its almost like the work trucks are using the 2010 interior before they started using cabin filters in 2011. The blower motor pick up under the dash straight sucks the dirt off the floorboard pushing it into the evaporator. I can tell this guy is dealing with a work series super duty because of the glove box design and how far the evaporator is to the right side that is were the newer design has the cabin filter just under the airbag between the blower and the evaporator air box.

[@tylergrabin5288]

@tetsuonabiki my 2019 f250 has an air cabin filter. I've changed several times ans it never helped my air flow issue. Debating whether or not the coils are clogged but don't wanna cut it if it's not dirty.

[@tetsuonabiki]

@@tylergrabin5288 of course your 2019 has a cabin filter they didn't have them in the generation pre 2010. 2011 and on was a new generation with cabin filters. But the work trucks made after 2011 they were putting the old style interior from before 2010 with no cabin filter. I'm starting to believe you can't read or have poor comprehension or just didn't read anything I typed in my previous post. So I'm not responding anymore to this silliness. God Bless and Godspeed, my friend.

[@FrankMejiasDIY]

EVAPORATORRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@albertogarnica5625]

Wtf did i just watch 🤣

[@mudracer007]

lol 😂

[@BrandonLeech]

Doesn't look that dirty to me? Lousy design on these newer trucks though. On the old ones you can get to the evaporator easily in the engine bay.

[@gageihm52]

the dirt is all on the opposite side. The blower motor blows from the other side. So....... you don't want to blow any dirt thru the evaporator, but blow it back out the way it entered.

[@B-Roll-N-Transport]

But now you have a truck full of water😔

[@tallfarmboy]

No, there is a condensate drain in the air box. No water in the truck.

[@B-Roll-N-Transport]

@@tallfarmboy nice good to know!

[@jasonvaughn3736]

What the hell lol

[@Gorealaracer38]

I just did this now my truck won't even start smFh...WOW!

[@kelliricherson6147]

You hit the inertia switch in the kick plate...even a girl knows that.