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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 05:13 PM
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A/C question

2011 F250 SD, is there a common problem with the A/C not working? Truck I'm looking at buying, the a/c does not work, it only blows hot air. I know it could be any one of several things causing it not to work but some makes and models of vehicles have certain recurring problems with a/c. Was wondering if the SD does.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 06:48 PM
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Check the refrigerant, of course. If it's completely empty, most likely a leaking line. Can check it by recharging it - if there's a leak, you'll hear it hissing out when you run it after charging it.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 09:13 PM
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2011s seem to have a problem with evaporator cores leaking. You must remove the entire dash to get to it. If that's the problem, it's pricey repair.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 07:54 PM
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Was trying to decide if I should gamble on fixing it myself or have the dealer fix it. Decided to have them do it. Guess that's what it was, the evaporator. When I called the salesman said it would be a couple of days, they had the whole dash out. Good thing I negotiated a deal where they had to fix the A/C. Now I just have to insist on another road test before I accept the truck to make sure nothing else is wrong from them removing the dash.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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2011s seem to have a problem with evaporator cores leaking. You must remove the entire dash to get to it. If that's the problem, it's pricey repair.
Just had mine replaced 2 weeks ago to the tune of $2300 with a couple of other things. Yes it is an '11.
 
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