04 escape a/c problem

fredpet · #1 (**permalink**) 07-25-2004, 11:13 AM

have a new 04 escape. a/c is acting strange. around town at low speed, all is fine. on highway or at high enging speeds, stops cooling. does not matter if on regular or max a/c. once off the highway, it slowly returns to normal. i've noticed that when the problem occurs, a/c compressor cycles on and off a lot and only stays on for a second or so. also, a/c compressor is LOUD when this is happening. can't normally hear it very much.

ideas??

Thanks,

adam

F150'89 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-25-2004, 12:05 PM

A 2004 sould be under warranty so take it back to the dealer. Sounds like the system has lost some charge due to a leak.

fredpet · #3 (**permalink**) 07-25-2004, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the reply. Just wanted to have an idea of what might be wrong before I take it back.

CowboyBilly9Mile · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2004, 02:27 PM

Does the airflow seem restriced when the problem occurs? If so, I'm thinking the evaporator is icing up, expecially true if you have high humidity in your area.

fredpet · #5 (**permalink**) 07-25-2004, 02:37 PM

Hm...had not thought about that.. I'll check. I do live an area where there is a lot of fog and humidity and it did seem to be worse when I was driving in a foggy area...

Thanks,

Adam