A/C compressor rattles
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A/C compressor rattles
The A/C compressor on my '93 3.0L developed a rattling sound. I first thought the chain was loose but then tracked it down to the compressor. It has a light rattle when the engine is running. The rattle gets much stronger when the compressor clutch engages.
Has anybody had this problem before? Am I looking at having to replace the compressor soon? Actual mileage is 78K.
Thanks for any input.
Tom Ucen
1993 Aerostar XL Ext. 3.0L
Has anybody had this problem before? Am I looking at having to replace the compressor soon? Actual mileage is 78K.
Thanks for any input.
Tom Ucen
1993 Aerostar XL Ext. 3.0L
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A/C compressor rattles
Remove the belt and with your hand spin the pulley, not the compressor hub, see if you feel any abnormal movement on the bearing, you may just need a pulley bearing, which could be changed without removing the comrpeesor
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A/C compressor rattles
Ford had a fix for this problem. Ask your dealer to look for a TSB on this concern. Something with the idler pulley I think. They will be able to fix it, but it's not a recall so it will cost you.
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A/C compressor rattles
Thanks a lot, guys! I will take a close look at the pulley. Unfortunately, Ford won't help me because Aerostars were never officially sold in Europe.
Tom Ucen
Munich, Germany
1993 Aerostar XL Ext. 3.0L
Tom Ucen
Munich, Germany
1993 Aerostar XL Ext. 3.0L
2000, 2002, 2003, 2008, 42, ac, air, compressor, conditioner, conditioning, expedition, explorer, f150, ford, rattle
