Ford A/C Quick Tips #7: How To Quickly Diagnose A/C Concerns

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In this video we go through some quick diagnostic steps to see why your a/c compressor is not coming on.
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[@baxrok2.]

Phenomenal video Brian. So much good info. Main thing I got from this was how I need to change my thinking about A/C systems and now include the PCM when thinking about how they work. Most of my vehicles are older but one day this will certainly apply. Thanks!

[@chadnixon3899]

Anytime I've had issues or questions on my Illustrious f150,,,, you have been my go to channel!! Thank you!!!!

[@davidg7242]

I don't know why I didn't start here. I should've known you'd solve my problem in a few minutes. I wasted more time than I care to admit studying electrical diagrams and using my meter trying to figure out why I couldn't get power to the compressor :) You had my issue solved in the first three minutes of the video. Thank you for all your videos, always precise, informative and to the point.

[@dreamrealitysyndrome]

I love the CANBus system. I just hooked into an 07 Edge and all the PIDs available was astounding! I wish all cars I worked on had systems like this

[@watershed44]

Solid instructional video that any DIYer can understand, thanks again for all your work Brian!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Thank You!!

[@garykcarpenter]

@@FordTechMakuloco except for the explaination of the hi-press switch. Did you indicate the h.p. sw. is normally open...?

[@TaylorZ2]

Thanks for all the great vids! It's good to hear a mechanic who actual diagnoses problems rather than just part changers. If wish I lived closer to your shop; you'd get all our repair business!

[@johnnygonzalez3055]

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[@johnnygonzalez3055]

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[@bcourter1]

I watch a stupid number of DIY videos and this one is outstanding. Great info, solid, well lit video and thorough without too much chatter.

[@moreykowalenko583]

I absolutely love your ford repair videos, so informative complete

[@SepticFuddy]

Outstanding video! Already knowing my freon was okay and suspecting an electrical issue, I just ordered a cable for FORScan. I was about ready to resign myself to taking it in to get looked at, and now I'm excited to be able to sort it out myself. Thanks!

[@kurti4432]

2 yrs later did you ever get it working lol

[@SepticFuddy]

@@kurti4432 Yep. had to replace the front evaporator in an 04 Expedition. Took me about 3 months since I had barely any experience working on cars and Murphy's law hit pretty hard (had to cut out and replace old hoses that wouldn't quick release, etc.). Ever since then, though, pretty much any of the myriad car issues I've run into seem pretty trivial to handle myself, though, which has been a huge benefit.

[@dalebabbitt6185]

Great video Brian. PLEASE tell us about your diagnostic hardware and software. Thank you.

[@denniswilkinson1118]

Thanks for the quick tips Brian, they save a lot money.

[@hou26guy]

Awesome video, straight to the point and well explained

[@themfdonkeyshow322]

Not the fix I was looking for but very impressed with how informative and and a great video at that. Thank you!

[@gaigecalkins8306]

Oh my

[@earthorbiter5290]

Good job! Very well done and informative. Thanks!

[@Calebbize]

Thank you for being good at simply explaining this :) Sending you good wishes

[@mikecont9742]

Always like ac videos. Your step by step is spot on. Thank you for spending the time.

[@dannyiscool8112]

This is a very informational video. Thank you so much!

[@Desertcarcare]

Always enjoy your detailed explanations. Rock On brother !

[@Ryan-qh5nx]

Desert Car Care ii

[@donmiguel1513]

First I love your channel and what you do for us all. Your attention to detail and taking time to explain and get great shots hand on makes all the difference in the world. I am here in North Texas DFW. I have a 08 SD Dual Temp control with hot only blowing on the pass side. Trying to establish if it is the actuator under pass side at bottom that is the one I need to change out.....?

[@acwren3749]

Helpful video. Will study my scan tool to learn more about my AC. Thanks

[@wilmanmelgar520]

Hi Brian thanks for your tips great videos. I have a Escape 2011 and the A/C works in the morning but it doesn't work at the midday the hottest hour It could be the evap temp sensor? Regards!

[@christiaanlutzer]

Thanks for this video! It helped me diagnose a disconnected pressure sensor which when reconnected solved all my problems.

[@tuyo_adventures.2185]

Thanks so much for sharing the knowledge, it's well appreciated.

[@keithfarley7093]

Great video I learned a lot I have a 05 F150 the ac runs great for about 10 minutes then the compressor drops out l have checked the pressures and replaced the clutch relay and the low pressure switch I jumpered the high pressure switch and it still drops out

[@LaurenceGough]

What a wonderful helpful video. Thank you

[@whitechris720]

I just fixed my a/c on my 2009 f250 in 2 minutes after watching this video and one other. Turned out a coil wire wasn't all the way engaged. Code reader said coil c primary and secondary circuit. I pulled on the wire it came right off. Pushed it back on till it clicked. Started truck and for the first time since owning the truck the a/c clutch engaged. I can't believe that worked! I am in shock and ahh. All the days I poured sweet knowing I didn't have the money to fix the a/c. I wasn't looking for the easy fix. You got me thinking. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!

[@meyou991]

awesome video! Ford had my truck for 2-1/2 days still can't figure out my ac issue. wish you were in NC

[@marcs8653]

Very nice Video thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a 2010 ford explorer xlt where the ac clutch engages and disengages at random ,,hopefully my xtool ps90 will help me find the subsystems that you pointed out in this VID.

[@dhonnoll78]

Makuloco thanks for all the videos. I have a 2013 Explorer Limited 2.0 Ecoboost. The AC in it works sort of. When driving and in motion works great when still or in slow moving traffic it is awful. To me this suggest air flow or fan problem. Is there a way with ForScan to trigger the High speed on the fan? If High speed didn't work wouldn't that throw a MIL? The temp in it stays constant according to the dash. Right in the middle never gets hot but I honestly don't recall the fan EVER going into high except when I changed the turbo, added coolant, and waited and waited and waited for the thermostat to kick in so I could add the other half of my coolant. At which point the head slightly temporarily for just a min or less overheated. As SOON as the thermostat FINALLY put coolant in the block I added coolant to top it off. Other than that instance I don't recall the fan going into high. WHere how can I test that? Are you familiar with ForScan? it is a free utility and MANY of us DIY'ers love it Very helpful will do MOST diagnostic and module programing that IDF will do just not main PCM programming.

[@robertsteen4865]

Love your videos Sir! My electro viscous fan clutch comes on at start up... after warm up, and with a/c on, the fan stops... would this be a bad fan clutch?

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

So how do we know if the clutch or the whole compressor is bad? Awesome video by the way thank you Brian

[@patrickpeterman4890]

another great easy to follow video; any recommendations or specific concerns when checking FORD TRITON V-10 415 CU. 6.8 LTR. GAS ENGINE??; I am trying to avoid getting ripped off at the dealer!! just being honest !!! thank,s PATRICK.P

[@jessegreer3279]

Yesser you did help this old shadetree thank you much..

[@eliteman76]

Great video. Quick question, on an '04 mercury sable what would be causing issues with ac operation blowing hot air at idle or slow traffic yet highway speeds the ac is cold. Both fans are running. Swapped new fans no change. Unlike an older ford V6 contour it doesn't seem the the ac condenser fan isn't running at a higher speed?

[@frisco415]

You literally saved me lots of money.

[@betha.6279]

Thank you so much for the information! Trying to fix an A/C issue today before face 100 and up degree weather this week. I'd rather not get heat stroke in my commute to work.

[@alanappleby704]

Hey Beth! Washington State?

[@betha.6279]

@@alanappleby704 I moved from WA to TX and now live in Idaho.

[@alanappleby704]

Which is best?

[@buzzbuzzard9469]

Great Video......Thanks

[@loft306]

Thanks that was the last little bit of information I was looking for, And thanks for the specific PID's I was looking for. I found half of them in ForScan /hvac I'll go grab the others in PCM And now I don't have to go and Jumper the clutch And trace wires.😂 thnx man.

[@michaelmurray121]

Keep up the good work Brian learn a lot from your Video 🙏🏽

[@mypony7310]

Well put man. Easy to understand

[@jpwilliams5264]

Just playing with forscan for the first time. I havent got a manfold gauge on yet but sensor is reading 15psi. also during self test it found a p1464 pressure code. I cant seem to find all the same PID you had. I dont see a high pressure sensor to check? Safe to assume the high pressure wont do anything if the compressor isnt on right? Im excited to get my a/c back. Thank for the vids, they have been helpful.

[@josel.8127]

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid -air conditioner not coming on -light indicators “on” as if it was working -you can see and change temp. and fan power but, nothing actually happens. Fan/blower not engaging! This been happening on and off for a couple of weeks now. I’ve been looking some of your videos and really like the time you put to explain in detail and help with problems. That’s why I decided to write and ask for your opinion. ANY INSIGHT OR HELP with this problem will be greatly appreciated! Thank you and please, keep up the good work!

[@indianapaullyj]

You ever figure this out?

[@richardwernst]

Great, thanks! 1996 Ford Ranger 4.0 liter engine, is there a way to just test the clutch itself via powering the two(?) wire connector on the compressor? + or - to which? Thanks.

[@stevenkietzke5582]

You should do one on a newer system. Enjoyed your video

[@Paul-ou1rx]

2006 to 2012 Ford Fusion and the Air blows cold for just a few seconds and then turns to heat, click the temperature control nob two clicks to the right off the coldest setting and start the car/AC. Some folks have said that turning on the headlights and fog lights on also works. I haven't tried it yet because it is 90 degrees here and I'm leaving my AC on and don't want to mess with anything until fall. Apparently, there is some service notification about the computer related to all the vehicle cabin functions and controls that is causing this.

[@mdorf61]

you have the best channel, Awesome Video!!! You deserve a BEER !!!!

[@mcselasie]

Hi Brian, I have a 2009 ford escape hybrid with a peculiar ac issue. The clutch engages when the ambient temperature is lower than 85 degrees. However once it goes above that, the clutch cycles and on and quickly cycles off after a few seconds. Shops I’ve visited cannot seem to figure it out and recommended just replacing the entire system

[@fernandobreton113]

Buen video, amigo.

[@adambergendorff2702]

Great video! thanks for making it!!

[@cuatte21]

hello just wanted to say thank u for ur help from last time on the acuator from back of my 03 expedition greatly appreciated another thing I'm having trouble with my 03 expedition is that my ac is cold really but it won't blow thru the front no more it stop out of no where it blows thru defrost now can u help me thanks in advance

[@stevenhilliard9738]

When you were mentioning scan tools I heard FORScan but I didn’t understand the one you said before it. IVS or IBS or something like that. I would just like to get one that will do that same test where it engages the compressor clutch. Great and informative video. Thanks

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Ford IDS

[@stevenhilliard9738]

Thanks.

[@bcuz2975]

Thanks for sharing.great check list

[@wisdominred8176]

After watching the video its plain to me that I will surely have to take it to a shop. I have no way to check this stuff myself without the tools used in this vid. But thanks for posting cuz I can at least have an idea of what the mechanic may talk about. How much should checking all this normally cost?

[@joemyers83]

Diagnostic fee is usually around $100

[@joemyers83]

That’s at the dealership tho. Local mechanic may be cheaper

[@mc5824471]

hi Brian thanks for the great video. I have a Smax 2008. AC works for a couple of minuts and then cold air stop. It works aganin after 10-15 minuts and then stop again. Garage confirmed there is not any leak and replaced a valve and now they want to replace motor venting. I'm wondering if there is anything I should clean before to spend money. any ideas? or any cable i should check? thanks in advance and all the best from ITaly

[@risen74]

My Ford Tech Guru!

[@TheWaelabo02]

hi how you doing , i want ask you about U codes when came with invalid data received from module to other module . i have this type of codes and not easy to find or crutch the cause. which better way to deal with this problem

[@timd1833]

Daughter's 2013 Fusion's a/c wasn't working. She took it in. The garage said she needed a new compressor. $$$$$ Not having the funds and since it turned cold, she declined. Warmed up again in Texas. She took the car to another garage. They discovered that the compressor clutch bolt was MISSING!!! Mechanic said they've had to install many (qty?) clutch bolts on Ford vehicles. Replaced the bolt and all OK. Bottom line......daughter is HAPPY!!! That's what it's all about.

[@zensterful]

Hey, Brian how about doing a Forscan review and comparing it to the IDS.

[@sandyande]

brilliant thanks Brian

[@georgemoomaw9437]

Excellent explanation Thanks

[@galvanized0218]

Do you have a video about changing the ac compressor clutch?

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

The low pressure protection circuit is for more than just the oil. Refrigerant helps dissipate heat form the compressor. Running without refrigerant will overheat the compressor. That would be like blocking the airflow across your radiator, the engine would seize up even with plenty of oil.

[@BruceAImighty808]

Can you please do a video on how to properly clean the A/C evaporator on the 04-09 F150's?

[@pedrou3124]

I just got an estimate saying my 09f150 evap core was plugged and they wanted $2600 to replace

[@whiskkers9291]

What would you suggest when the system is holding a charge, clutch is popping in and out like it should, both 10a fuses inside the vehicle are in good shape, the temp selector switch inside controls between hot and cold air but their is no cold air at all? Ambient temperature around 70-75 degrees F, vehicle in question 2005 F150 4.6L. Thanks for this great video.

[@farrellnuszjr9216]

I was trying to help my friend on his 06 escape I tried to paperclip bypass and think I stuck it in the high side pressure switch now the blower fan doesn't work. and it's was working before. anything it might be.

[@gammadas]

Thanks for the very informative video. However to do any troubleshooting, it seems that you must have a very good scan tool to quickly diagnose the problem. Scan tools are expensive.

[@MichaelDillin]

Watched liked. This video educated me while trying to figure out why AC on a Ford Mountaineer is intermittent. Time to buy the Xtool D7 scan too i figure...

[@mayasantizo9459]

Very good video!! I have a 2008 f350 everything described in this video checks out good pids agree and pass also ac clutch relay is new. But I keep loosing power to the clutch. After the truck gets at normal operating temp. Maybe a bad ground?? I need help lol.. also the relays starts to click like crazy when this is happening.

[@evensteven821]

Hey man I know this is a old video but I have a 09 fusion that the ac compressor won't engage. I've Replaced AC pressure sensor, evap temp sensor, compressor, and climate control controls (used). Also checked all the fuses and relays in the car. Do you have any suggestions?

[@ThatKid2Diesel]

I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle. I've had to recharge the AC every other year during the summer which is no big deal and I have cold AC for the rest of the year. However, this year the AC quit. I checked and added like I normally do, but it takes hardly any before it looks like its over pressured. After doing some basic troubleshooting, I did replace the scroll valve, but I realized that the compressor isn't kicking on as it is blowing a 10 amp fuse. I replaced the fuse, as soon as I hit the AC button compressor kicks on and blows the fuse. Any suggestions where to start?

[@williamjordan1]

Thank you for showing me that. I was curious if you had any tricks for a 2008 Ford edge that is only blowing cold on the passenger side. I took out the filter and cleaned it I looked at the blend door it looks to be moving and now I'm stumped. Please help

[@mrlaw711]

Very good job. Hard to believe you are in Chicago. Yuk, I left for west after stint in USMC. Root for Chicago teams but too damn cold in winters.

[@rburkeish]

Always a GREAT JOB and REALLY Appreciate your knowledge. My problem is on a 2003 Ford Expedition XLT is that the air comes on but sometimes blows out the front vents then switches to the top/ bottom vent. Any ideas?

[@PeaceJourney...]

This just happened to my Ford. What was the issue that you had,and the fix, please?

[@rburkeish]

@@PeaceJourney... Hey, I pulled the radio out and was able to get to the part that controls the damper. Sorry for the lack of terms there. But, the part that controls the vent was bad. It was about an 1hr to fix and the part was something like 14 dollars. I hope this helps.

[@scottbrutus]

hi, any tips for a 03 ranger 4.0. the pressures are good but but the compressor doesn't kick on right away. usually a mile or two down the road or 15 - 20mins at idle. once it kicks on its fine and stays ice cold. but start up after sitting over night that's what it does. thanks

[@fishonnelson2353]

Thanks FordTechMakuloco! I have a car where the ac clutch is kicking in but I see only 37PSI on low and high maifold gauages.. I think this means my compressor is not compressing.. but I was wondering why it doesnt show higher after I went to a shop and had them evacuate and fill that day.. they told me it is probably electrical.. because they had filled it. but when I checked myself the next day I see the 37 LOW and HIGH on my manifold gauges.. get the compressor?

[@joeramirez9058]

Great job you have got some skills

[@5400bowen]

Hey thanx for the well thought out lessons. I am stumbling over my dealer shop manual for my Chevy Venture saying use R134a synthetic PAG oil internally in the AC system, but the seals and fitting threads are to be coated with 525 viscosity mineral base refrigerant oil. They warn of dire consequences. The only 525 mineral base refrigerant oil I find is R12 compatible, none so far say R134a. Wouldn’t traces of the mineral base get into the internal (“circulating is” the term they use) R134oil ? And how can the internal oil damage the seals? It says it over and over. Also, for $9 I got the 1999 manual. 2,000 pages, the real one. It has an accumulator as opposed to my 2001 having a receiver/dryer. The Manila says 8 oz. total internal PAG oil, but it says 3.5 goes into the accumulator. Does the receiver/dryer get the same amount? The 2001 manual is $140. I need to know how much goes into the entire system (C60, front HVAC only) and how much, if any, of that goes into the condenser and the receiver/dryer. I assume the evaporator is the same as the 1998 model. I have all new components save for the refrigerant lines and senors/wiring. I’m putting new weather stripping on the doors in the HVAC case while I investigate this further. Any advice or pointing to a cheap source of the info would be appreciated. I tore the whole dash apart by the seat of my pants while blind in one eye from surgery. The Haines dorsn’t Show the HVAC case/evaporator replacement procedures, and I just got the dealer shop book the day after I got the case/evap out. I hadn’t perused these out of date dealer manuals online until 10 days ago.

[@sonnicolabo3025]

Hi bro, really fan of your channel, just want to ask where is the loacation of Ford Expidition 2007 AC pressure switch? Thanks

[@chrisharp9288]

hey brian , i have a 2011 ford f150 xlt , my air is blowing but in 90 or ablove temp it will blow cold and them alittle warm then cold again , takes along time to cool truck , i checked out all pressure is good , even put computer on and said evap was 39 degrees , but when i read with temp gun at evap it says 55 , what you think

[@kingjames8283]

Funny how this video shows up in my feed. Last Wednesday 5-8-19 it got above 80°F in western Indiana which made inside of car over 100°F. So I turned on A/C and started towards town. Stopped to turn corner and huge puff of smoke came from under hood. A/C clutch was on fire. Turned off A/C and all was good again and smoke cleared. That's funny because the night before it worked perfect like it always does. In the last 4 years I've had everything except compressor replaced by pro shops and it's worked beautifully. Tomorrow afternoon I have an appointment at my Ford shop in town for A/C repair. Can't fix it myself because it's mounted on the bottom of engine which is strange and so it has to go up on a lift. Don't know if it's failed bearings in the clutch or if the compressor locked up for some reason.

[@robertclark785]

Great videos we appreciate the helpful information. I have a slightly different scenario. I have a 2014 Fusion that is stuck on 15 degrees on the temperature control on both sides and will not adjust up or down on the digital display or the mechanical buttons below the digital display. As a result, it only blows cold air all the time. The ambient temperature seems to be showing the correct temp. By the way, the settings are set for Fahrenheit and not Celsius. Could this be caused by the Evap Sensor? Most of the videos seem to imply that you will only get heat if the evap sensor goes out, but I am only getting cold instead. It's as if the car thinks that I have the controls set to 15 degrees and it is trying the best it can to get it down the that temp, although we know that could never happen.

[@nickayivor8432]

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[@brandonkasten]

Just did fresh oil change with oem filter an has oem cap or equivalent, the drain works fine to my knowledge, internal cluster gauge dosent move but oil builds up in filter housing, so should have good base pressure, and no white smoke that I've noticed. I'm using a scangauge 2 and noticed just with key on, ipr sits just below 200psi and doesn't change hardly when cranking..

[@southerncajun9297]

great video man , very informational , quick question , My heater works but ac dont , i can put it on ac and it will blow but no cold air what so ever, could these be the same issues to look at?

[@JenniferFuchek]

Yes. If AC not blowing cold that usually indicates compressor not coming on... vehicles wont turn it on if pressure isn't right because improper pressure wont circulate the PAG oil through the compressor, causing extreme damage. First thing to verify is the compressor not turning on/engaging (audible "click" with change in RPM), then check low side pressure to get reading (note itll vary based on vehicle as well as ambient outside temperature)...

[@Mike_Hog_A_Nator]

Great info.. I Have an 09' Escape (non hybrid low miles) & the AC was working fine. The Clutch was a little noisy but worked. Then we killed the engine & when we got back inside there was No AC! Just Blowing hot air. I Checked Compressor, it's cycling or Clutch working. Fuses & Relays good. Maybe a low or High Pressure Switch. I hooked up a freon can w/ a gauge while AC on & it pegged out in the Red & states, Take to Technician Immediately! Luckily I have Carshield & they are paying for the repairs.

[@ifightbears18]

I have a 2013 f150 5.0L. I live in Canada. Its been cold. I have found lately the cooling fans have been running on high about 30 seconds after i start the truck and doesnt turn off. I checked all the relays and havent found anything yet. Could the ac pressure switch effects this? Any suggestions

[@Brad-lp6ox]

Well Done video. The PCM is no longer my adversary, Its my buddy. We used Forscan on a 2010 Crown Vic and determined short in clutch relay circuit, With help from a wiring diagram found pin number at pcm and color wire. We continuity tested wires to find break and spliced in a new wire. A/C cold ! Accessing the PCM can be intimidating at first. Patience and lots of Google..

[@ExploringKY]

Will the FORScan for iOS do the same test as the one on the computer? I have the Forscan viewer but it will not connect to the obdi connector listed in the description. Any information on this would be helpful. Thanks

[@TotallyNuss]

Very helpful vid. Problem is these PIDs aren't the same on Forscan. Any idea what these four PIDs are in Forscan? 2015 Explorer

[@mohammadsaadeh8545]

Thanks for the video When I switch on AC the compressor click three times before back to normal and the compressor just replaced brand new

[@TheOverlyIronic]

My 04 Eddie Baur Expy is being weird (again, always has a/c issues.) This time the a/c not blowing out of the front vents at all. Not even from the defrost vents. But, the rear vents are working perfectly. We just hit 102 weather, and its not fun to drive around in the heat.

[@fisheyelens876]

Your vid was a detailed investigation into wether the compressor and clutch was working, while not car specific, was a Damm good analogy of failure of pcm and or compressor and clutch. Can you send me a link to your vids on the accumulator, dryer, and the plugs and switches that operate those ac components, also is there a scan tool that can alert me to the faulty blend door actuators, that may not be model specific?

[@williambonny2010]

hey Brian I got a 2012 ford fusion the compressor won't come on so could it be the evap sensor or the compressor

[@jeffdrier4460]

I've got a 2011 explorer. Thst would pop the 10a AC clutch fuse randomly. Now it pops as soon as I replace it, not clutch engagement. 2 days ago the AC was working fine

[@mrzif0013]

Great video! great explantion. would recommend waiting till spring in cold climates for ac repair?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

The a/c is used year-round for the defrost cycle so it is important.

[@mrzif0013]

thanks

[@corder13]

I have a question regarding the A/C system in my 2003 F250 6.0. When I got it, the A/C didn’t work. I found that the 10 amp fuse (I believe it said a/c clutch) under the dash had blown. I replaced it, and it worked alright, except the starter had a hard time turning over. It was almost like the engine locked up (that clunk sound). Aside from that, the A/C was cold and worked fine. Until I took off driving. Once I did, the same fuse blew. Any ideas? My only thought was a short in the A/C coil.

[@chuckcoffee4335]

hey Brian love the videos, had a question about 2003 explorer xlt with rear a/c. The front a/c blows cold ( fixed both the blend door motor and the max a/c fresh air door which fell on the blower motor.) I have an issue with the Rear a/c it only blows hot air, i tried to switch it from cold to hot and vice versa. The fan motor works fine. have any thoughts as to what it might be?

[@1shawnv1]

Sounds like your rear expansion valve if you've already replaced the blend door

[@benrollins624]

Had a similar problem with a vehicle of mine. Rear blend door needed to be replaced. As a side note, the rear unit also ended up developing a leak and I kept losing my refrigerant. $400+ for a new unit, or $50 for two compression fittings to cut and block the back lines. Economy has spoken, the kids no longer get cold air.

[@bigtruckacman]

Pinch off the heater hoses near the rear A/C unit and see if cold air comes out. If it does the problem is either a blend door or heater water valve. If it does not blow cold you have a refrigerant problem.

[@maryhawkins2709]

Ben Rollins I'm dying laughing. That would've been my response. 😂😂😂😂

[@tunervsmuscle1689]

Could you tell me what oil to use on my 2006 ford escape xlt. im changing all the oils

[@jeffreyrichard8054]

great job Brian

[@faithbrown2556]

03 ford excurson rear air. doesn't alwsys blow cold. is expansion valve clogged and how to DIY fix?thanks!

[@tiffanyrowden4805]

enjoy tips . Have a 93 f150 convert to 134a on a full charge the hs is running 400 psi low side is 40 psi not not cooling well. changed orfice and condenser and drier. Not to much left to change. Please help thank you!