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How many lbs. / ozs. of 134 does the AC system on an Excursion take? I dropped 18 oz in and got my low side up to about 30 PSI, but It's still not blowing too cold. Is this because my truck has a rear condenser, and it needs more refrigerant to fill the whole system? I'm going to check the pressure and get it up closer to 40 PSI after this damn rain stops... Hopefully, it's not leaking out.  

Pop your hood open and it should be right there in front of you on the fan cover i think  

the decal should be on the shroud under the hood i believe excursions take around 3 1/2 pounds but before you add you should leak test the system to make sure it's airtight otherwise you're doing this for nothing  

keep in mind that higher low side pressures do not equal colder temperatures, they actually indicate a higher evaporator (coil in the cab) temperature in most cases. You need to get a gauge set that will show you the high side pressure to get anywhere near an accurate idea of whats goin on with the ac system. Just dumping refrigerant in usually does more harm than good. The BEST way to recharge an ac system is to remove all refrigerant and recharge by the weight on the sticker  

Just finished up a head gasket/stud job on my 2004 F350 6.0, and needed this info (had to pull ac condensor to get to passenger side head bolts), and yes it is right there under the hood. 2lb 10oz plus 9fl oz oil. Question is how do I get all the oil out so I can recharge with new oil? I assume as with all mechanical devices, oil gets loaded with contaminants as parts wear, also the oil breaks down, so for the sake of longevity of my compressor should I go the extra yard?  

$75 at most shops, they'll drain the whole system, recharge appropriately, and add the oil shot. Your store bought can wont get near the same results anyways, doing it properly will get the a/c working to max capability. And that machine will also let you know if there is any leaks.  

4.25 LBS. EXCURSION ONLY W/ AUX. A/C.  

Yep yep he's got it.  

01 excursion7.3, Draining the system of refrigerant and evacuating will not remove the oil and why do you think store bought refrigerant is not as good as the stuff that comes from a wholesaler in a bigger can? Oppinions and facts are often not one in the same.  

It's too easy to overcharge/undercharge the system with one of the can systems. Having it done ensures the proper amount of charge, and proper amount of oil shot. You mean to tell me the average joe can get it right on the dot? I doubt it. I'd rather have it done every time and be done with it. Plus, if it doesn't feel cold enough, I have someone to complain to to fix it, besides myself.  

that is good if that is what you want, however that does not address the oil issue. If you know how much oil came out you can replace same amout, but to put an oil fill in you have to darin the system of all old oil first. how is that done, and evacation will not remove the oil.  

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If you’re working on your Ford AC and recharging you’ll need to know the Ford Refrigerant capacity and refrigerant oil type and capacity. I compiled this list from multiple sources and it’s as accurate as I can get it. However, if anything on this list conflicts with the information you’ve found, double-check using a shop manual.

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During an A/C performance check, we'll determine the condition of your 2002 Ford Excursion A/C system to see if repair work is required. We’ll test overall system performance, check for any leaks, and measure the system pressure. If any signs point to a possible leak, we’ll send a special U/V dye through the system, or use something called a “sniffer.” What’s a “sniffer,” you ask? It’s a specially designed machine that’s used on parts of your Ford Excursion A/C system to detect any refrigerant fumes that might be leaking out from the system. If your A/C system has a leak, we’ll find and repair it.

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Let's say we repair your 2002 Ford Excursion A/C system. We will also perform an A/C evacuation and recharge. To start this process, a technician will flush out the old refrigerant from your vehicle’s A/C system. Then, they’ll perform an evacuation (also known as a discharge) on the entire system per Ford guidelines. The A/C system is recharged with new refrigerant and once we’ve done a final test on the system ourselves, you’re good to go. Our technicians know how to keep your A/C in tip-top shape with 2002 Ford Excursion A/C recharges.

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Warm air isn't the only Ford Excursion A/C problem you may encounter. Other common A/C problems include weak airflow, which could be caused by mold or mildew buildup, a loose hose, an old ventilation fan, or a compromised seal. If your A/C system blows cold air first but then it turns warm, this may suggest a leak, a blown fuse, or a damaged compressor clutch. Are you breathing in some “interesting” new odors in your 2002 Ford Excursion? This can mean you have mold in your evaporator case, or it may indicate that it’s time to change your cabin air filter. Our technicians will work to solve your A/C problems to the best of their ability. Don’t sweat it — we’re here to help you chill out again in your Excursion.

Questions About 2002 Ford Excursion A/C Systems

• How do I make my Excursion air conditioning colder? Here are a few quick ideas. Shut the passenger air vents and point the other vents directly toward you. Park your car in the shade and use a window sun blocker. Then visit Firestone Complete Auto Care for an A/C performance check and recharge.
• What’s making my Excursion A/C put out warm air? Maybe your A/C starts cool but then gets warm. Or maybe it never gets cold in the first place. Either way, your A/C troubles could be traced back to a clogged expansion valve, faulty compressor clutch, blown fuse, or leak.
• What can cause an A/C system leak? A/C system leaks are often due to a combination of age and moisture. Rubber seals and gaskets naturally degrade over time, allowing refrigerant to exit and moisture to enter your Excursion's A/C system.
• Is my Excursion A/C powered by gas? Your Excursion’s A/C uses some power from the engine to run. So, while your air conditioning system may not directly use gasoline as a fuel source, using the A/C can indirectly affect your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
• My Excursion’s A/C smells like vinegar! What can cause that? It’s easy for moisture to accumulate in your car’s air conditioning system, which can cause microorganisms like bacteria to grow. In turn, this bacteria growth can cause the A/C in your Excursion to produce a vinegary odor.
• What is causing my Excursion’s A/C to only work when the car is in motion? There could be issues with one or more components in the air conditioning or electrical system. Your Excursion may have a faulty cooling fan or low refrigerant.
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My rear AC on my 2002 excursion is not blowing cold air, the controls on the ceiling work: fan control, panel/floor but the temp does not work. I checked all the fuses on the inside panels: they are OK, except 1 that was for the secondary cigarette lighter on the front dash. Is there a second AC unit? a different fuse? where should I start looking? thx in advance  

""ONLY A GUESS HERE???"""" There are two expansion valves [orfices]... One for the front, another for the back.... Remotely possible the one for the back is clogged [plugged] Down stream, from the valves it should be cold.. Don't ask me where they are....I don't know.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif Other than that...you could check the freon pressures  

If the temp control knob does not make the air hotter or colder, you have a problem with the hot/cold blend door system for the Rear A/C. Could be a bad rotary switch in the overhead, or a wiring problem, or a blend door motor problem, or a binding door itself.  

Same thing happened to mine. The blend door or valve was the problem. The compressor was leaking as well, so I had that replaced at the same time. Also, they replaced the expansion valve. Total cost was $900. It works as good as it ever has, but that is not very good. Stop and go traffic it never really gets cool. On highway its fine.  

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When the air conditioner in your 2000 Ford Expedition starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system. Most refrigerants include a leak sealer that will seal small leaks in addition to filling the R134a freon. The A/C system in your Expedition consists of a compressor that is belt-driven, an evaporator and freon. If there is a problem with your compressor or evaporator, adding freon will not restore cooling.

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What type of refrigerant does a 2000 Ford Expedition use? Air conditioning systems can vary so it is critical that you check the sticker in the engine bay to determine your Expedition refrigerant type. There is an AC sticker in the engine bay of your 2000 Expedition that indicates if it requires R134a refrigerant or the newer R1234YF type to do a recharge. You cannot add R1234YF refrigerant to a R134a system nor can you add R134a refrigerant to a R1234YF system. R134a and R1234YF have different low pressure port types, so you should never use a recharge adapter to add the wrong type of refrigerant. Recharging your Expedition with the wrong type of freon can make the AC recharge cost much higher!

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I sucked down my AC today and recharged it but the low side is only sucking down to about 45psi at idle, should this be more like 30psi? I can kick the RPM's up to around 1600 and then it will suck down to around 35psi. It's a 2004 Excursion with dual AC had a V10 that never blew real cold, now I swapped in a 6.0L and am using the 6.0L's compressor, once again it does not blow as cold as I think it should.  

you think you might have it overcharged, and did you pull a vacuum for awhile before charging. whats the high side pressure also. what were the a/c controls on when pressure was recorded including fan speed(s). what was the ambient temp. what was the vent discharge temp. sorry for all the ? but that pressure might be normal when combined with frt and rear air blowers motors on and depending on outside air temp. the comp cycle switch is designed to operate 22-46psi. R-134 charge is 68oz. or 4.25lbs  

Thanks that's all good stuff, I did vacumn it down to -28psi and then let it set there for a while and verrified no leaks. I did not check the vent temp, but the outside air was around 75deg low humidity in AZ. I added 6 12oz cans so that should be 4lbs 8oz assuming there was no lose. Watched low side closely while last can was added and it did not drop below 45, had both blower fans running on high? Sticker on radiator confirms 4lbs 4oz required  

6-12oz cans = 4.5lbs, max capacity is 4.25lbs. the extra 1/4lb might be some of it. but with both blowers on high that might normal, with both on high you were taxing the a/c to maximum potential. its like running an engine at wide open throttle the darn engine might survive just fine but might run a little hotter than normal.  

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There’s nothing more frustrating than weak air flow on a hot summer’s day! Unfortunately, there’s no easy diagnosis here; insufficient air flow could stem from a number of possible problems. For example, it might be an instance of mold or mildew building up in the evaporator core. It could also be a loose hose, a bad ventilation fan, or blown seals. A qualified mechanic can isolate the root of your A/C problems.

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Ford Expedition low AC refrigerant symptoms, how to recharge

The refrigerant is the magic compound running through the AC system of Ford Expedition that makes it possible to blow super chilled air in the blistering heat. What happens when the refrigerant level gets too low?

The only most prominent symptom of low AC refrigerant in Ford Expedition is warm air from the AC vents. Insufficient amount of refrigerant in the AC system is one of the leading causes of AC not cooling properly. This can happen due to a leak or if the AC has not been recharged for a long time.

Refrigerant leak

A low refrigerant level in your Expedition does not necessarily mean there is a leak. Ideally, the refrigerant should never leak in a properly sealed AC system, but most car AC systems do leak small amount of refrigerant over time due to minor imperfections and will need recharging after every few years.

If you don’t service the AC system in your Expedition for a long time, the refrigerant level will eventually get so low that the system loses its cooling capacity. Just have it refilled and you can drive with pleasant temperatures again. If the refrigerant level goes down again quickly, it means there is probably a leak.

Refrigerant leak causes

Refrigerant leak in Expedition can be caused by leaking O-ring seals, leaking condenser or evaporator core, or a cracked hose. The leak can be diagnosed by injecting small amount of fluorescent dye into the AC system. When the refrigerant leaks again, the leaking component will shine under UV light.

How to recharge AC refrigerant the easy way

There are two ports in the air conditioning system of Expedition. One is labelled H for high-pressure and the other one is labelled L for low-pressure. You can recharge your AC through the low-pressure port with a do it yourself AC recharge kit.

• Open the hood of your Expedition.
• Check which type of refrigerant your vehicle uses. This information is typically located under the hood and/or in the owners manual.
• Start the engine.
• Turn on the AC and set it to the coldest setting, and the fan speed to maximum.

• Shake the canister briefly and release the refrigerant into the system until the recommended pressure has been achieved. Note: See next section for recommended pressure values.

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Warning: Wear gloves and safety glasses before recharging the AC to avoid accidental exposure to harmful chemicals in the refrigerant. It is also cryogenic and can cause severe frostbite when it comes in contact with the skin.

Overcharged refrigerant

Just like with low refrigerant, the AC in Expedition will blow warm air only if the AC system is overcharged with refrigerant. An overcharged system not only affects cooling performance but can also damage the compressor and sometimes can cause a major leak.

Ambient temperature affect on refrigerant pressure

The refrigerant pressure is affected by the outside atmospheric temperature. So, even if you recharged your Expedition AC at the recommended pressure, the system could still over pressurize when the ambient temperatures get warmer.

Most modern vehicles use R-134a refrigerant, but newer vehicles are increasingly using R-1234yf as a more environmentally friendly replacement. The pressure values based on ambient temperatures differ depending on the type of the refrigerant. Check your vehicle’s owners manual or look under the hood to find the type of the refrigerant your vehicle uses.

Low side pressure values R134a vs R1234yf

Check refrigerant pressure.

Connect the pressure gauge to the low pressure (L) port in Expedition. If the pressure is higher than the recommended values, let some refrigerant out preferably into an empty tank since releasing the refrigerant into the air is harmful for the environment and is against the law.

The proper way

The DIY AC recharge kit method is considered as a quick fix, and is usually not recommended by the professionals. The proper way is the complete evacuation of the refrigerant from the AC system with a recovery machine, then refilling the precise amount of refrigerant by weight based on the manufacturer specifications.

There are many reasons why your Ford Expedition AC is blowing warm air. When looking for the reason, you should always start with the most obvious cause, insufficient amount of refrigerant.

In any case, it is advisable for laypersons to visit a workshop. A professional mechanic can swiftly diagnose the poor AC cooling issue for you.

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