A/C and Fords

[amantalv]

What is it with the Ford A/C systems? I can buy a car from Ford new or used and I know that inevitably within 5 years I will need to have A/C work done. What's up with that?! Have had same problem with my Explorer and my Windstar. First they develop a leak past the O ring and then they spring a leak elsewhere. The Windstar is an '03 model and just had the O rings replaced today! The Explorer is a '99 and had the O rings replaced last year.

[MagicRat]

All AC systems need this kind of work, eventually. Getting only 5 years from any AC system is quite common, regardless of the manufacturer.

[Partizan]

My 03 Sport Trac Explorer has a leak in the AC too, I'm kicking it to the curb and pickin myself up a new loaded FiveHundred and hoping for the best.

[Mines69Olds]

Maybe it just needed recharged and the mechanic you took it to just wanted to get some money. Oh well..

[mastermech]

I agree with magic rat. All A/C lose freon over time through hoses and connections (especially quick connects due to engine vibration etc). 5 years is about average for a system.

[amantalv]

Both of the vehicles were under warranty, and on the Explorer, my cousin was the tech that too care of it for me. It just seems rather ridiculous. I'm just not noticing this much of an issue on other car makes...and I'm usually the one to quickly point out flaws on NON Ford vehicles!

[peppermrj]

The kiss of death! The AC on my 98 F150 has never been touched and works fine. The AC on the 96 saturn hasn't worked in 4 years. You win some you lose some.