Originally Posted by
KevinGnWV
You need to take it to a place that will check it for leaks. Usually, it's just an O-ring. What your being charged for parts AND labor seems high to me but, I guess they would charge a lot to fix a heater in Minnesota too.
I have an F-250 and the compressor and hoses were less than $300 from NAPA. I put it all on myself, then took it to a AC specialist to check it for leaks and recharge the system. That bill was less than $150.
Don't ever buy parts or have work done at the dealership unless you absolutely have to.
Can you be specific as to the location (or locations) of the o-ring?? Thanks! I am not going to the dealer, but a local shop that has a good reputation. However, they insist on using Ford parts which are about double the cost of aftermarket. I am not unhappy with their work, just looking for a more overall solution that piecemealing the system back together.
Laura