2013 Ford Fusion AC compressor replace.

A brief description on how to remove the AC compressor from a 2013 Ford fusion. Remember to follow all the safety rules and regulations for removing an air compressor like capturing the freon. I'm not a mechanic feel free to post any advice or ways you would do things different in the comments section so other folks can learn. I will post a follow-up video with the compressor installed.

[@Joy14ever]

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.

[@OSG79]

That was well put man I really appreciate the video.

[@antoineduplessy6009]

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

[@frankmontez6853]

Let me ask you- my AC compressor burned out and a simple clutch replacement would likely work right ? No recovery and refilling system of Freon and far less work and expense of replacing compressor? And there’s very likely no contamination of system and no other parts replacement and work needed ?

[@mtutechy10]

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!

[@lukedenault7655]

You can just do the clutch plate?

[@mtutechy10]

@@lukedenault7655 The clutch plate can be reinstalled if it falls off. It's only held on with one bolt.

[@Shmittyy1234]

@mtutechy10 did you still have the original plate or did you buy a new plate ? Wanting to try this because my wife’s 2014 fusions ac quit working and it’s missing the clutch as well

[@gregorychambers7466]

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

[@bradphilippi4390]

Glad to help

[@paperroutenews5331]

Helped me a ton thanks

[@bradphilippi4390]

Glad to hear it!

[@thechef19791]

Awesome

[@johnheinonen1176]

Appreciate this.

[@generaluser4145]

Would be easier to pull engine

[@bradtaylor9570]

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

[@bradphilippi4390]

Yes you have to remove pressure. By the book you have to capture the freon. Let's say I did that. However I've heard of people just bleeding it of through The pressure manifold you can rent or buy at an auto parts store

[@roadhammer2380]

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

[@bradphilippi4390]

Sounds like the compressor but I'm just guessing.

[@Chris-lu8wr]

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

[@OSG79]

😂😆😂

[@dentonkid32]

Replacing the clutch hub fix your issue? I just looked at mine, and it’s missing the clutch hub too, compressor still spins fine!

[@SoccerSwt8]

Same thing with me today!! What’s going on lol

[@EricHernandez-qu9jx]

Happened to me too, I put it back on as I was lucky to still have it on skid plate and the air works fine. Gotta have the right bolt and washers though. I didn’t have those but got mine at a pull and save. Problem I ran into is spacing. No room to impact it back on correctly so mine wiggled off after 2 weeks. Gonna try lock tight and a ratchet extension.

[@donjuan5678]

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?

[@bradphilippi4390]

Open ended wrench 13mm I believe. Same for a socket for where it can reach. To discharge system you will need a set up you can buy for cheap or rent. You will need it to properly recharge after replace. Depending on skill level I would give it a day to complete.

[@LuisGarcia-ze5yx]

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?

[@bradphilippi4390]

Sorry, i missed the questions. Common practice is to pour out the oil in the old compressor into a container and place that same amount of new oil in the new compressor. The new compressor will have some oil in it from the company so that needs to be considered. And no you have to charge your new system with freon which is a separate process that you will need to research.