My AC has stopped working, again. Last year about this time when I turned it on, no cooling. They replaced a valve saying it had leaked the coolant out. Now, same time as last year same thing. I am going to take it in tomorrow and see what they say. I am now out of the factory warr...but think they should fix it again under the factory warr since they obviously didn't do it right the first time. Any ideas?

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1998 F-150 XLT SC 5.4L

 

If it has leaked the freon out again then it sounds like the rubber o-rings need replacing. this is one of the things I had my dealership replace before my warranty went out last July. They should know what you're talking about when you say "o-rings". If they don't, turn around and run away from them. Fords are notorious for their "o-rings" going bad.

 

Well.....

40,000 miles and the compressor leaks out of the o-rings and then tears itself up! They replaced the entire AC system and all is working now. The bill was over $1000, but thanks to my Ford ESP, I payed $50. Is this common?

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1998 F-150 XLT SC 5.4L

 

It's not common, but it happens. Look at it this way, you got a whole new A/C system for 50 bucks. What a bargain! lol.