cooler A/C???
More Turbo
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From: Mililani, Hawaii
I can't imagine what is wrong with it. Every Ford I have owned (Ranger, 150, 250, 350) just the vent on cold was super cold. When I use the A/C on my 04 it is like being back home in Idaho in winter time. Might want to take it in and have it checked out.
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Check the coolant levels.
There were issues with many trucks in the 04 and 05 model years being shipped with low coolant. I believe there was actually a TSB about it {but I may be wrong}.
I had the same problem with my 05 250 and the dealer emptied and refilled the system under warranty and it was fixed.
There were issues with many trucks in the 04 and 05 model years being shipped with low coolant. I believe there was actually a TSB about it {but I may be wrong}.
I had the same problem with my 05 250 and the dealer emptied and refilled the system under warranty and it was fixed.
Fleet Mechanic
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There is no TSB about low coolant on 04-05 TRUCKS...some of the econolines though. Also, there is a shaft seal that leaks, causing low freon, thats a TSB. Also, there was a revision in the freon levels, but that was on trucks built before 7/04, everything after that has 45oz of coolant i think.
What is 'not cold' by the way? Not cold as in 40 at the vents, or not cold as in 60 at the vents. I see you have a 2004, so you likely have a valid complaint, head to your favorite dealer and have em evac and refill.
What is 'not cold' by the way? Not cold as in 40 at the vents, or not cold as in 60 at the vents. I see you have a 2004, so you likely have a valid complaint, head to your favorite dealer and have em evac and refill.
Last edited by ag-ford-4x4; May 3, 2006 at 10:55 AM.
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Mine blows cold for awhile the gets luke warm. Ticks me off. Has done this ever since new. At first i thought it was just at low rpms but it even does it on the highway. My question is, is there a fix that the dealer knows about? The dealer in town checked it and said " Everything was fine!" It was blowing cold at that time!
Post Fiend
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From: Great State of Texas
Maybe these will help. But, again...mine was fixed by some programing change. If I can find my work order I will note the description.
2004 F-Series/Excursion Lack of A/C Cooling:
Trucks built between 12-1-03 to 1-26-04 may have strands of insulation trapped between the compressor and refrigerant line manifold. The system will need to be recovered and the the insulation removed from the joint. The tube and manifold assembly (4C3Z-19D850-CA) may be reused if it is undamaged, but the o-rings (1F1Z-19E889-AB) should be replaced. Broadcast Message 1118.
Lack of A/C Cooling at Highway Speeds/Rapid Compressor Clutch Cycling:
This may be due to low suction pressures causing the A/C compressor clutch to cycle too rapidly. On vehicles built before 7-18-04, recover the refrigerant from the system and recharge with 45 OZ on single A/C and 68 OZ on dual A/C vehicles. These capacities are different than shown on the A/C specification lable. Trucks built after 7-18-04 are factory filled with the above capacities even though the label has not been updated. Broadcast Message 3233; 4399.
No Temperature Control on MAX A/C Setting, Vehicles with Manual Climate Control:
When MAX A/C is selected, there is no coolant flow through the heater core. This is a normal function of the heater control valve when operating in the MAX setting. Switching from MAX will allow coolant to flow to the heater core and the air temperature from the registers can then be adjusted for comfort. Broadcast Message 1781.
2004 F-Series/Excursion Lack of A/C Cooling:
Trucks built between 12-1-03 to 1-26-04 may have strands of insulation trapped between the compressor and refrigerant line manifold. The system will need to be recovered and the the insulation removed from the joint. The tube and manifold assembly (4C3Z-19D850-CA) may be reused if it is undamaged, but the o-rings (1F1Z-19E889-AB) should be replaced. Broadcast Message 1118.
Lack of A/C Cooling at Highway Speeds/Rapid Compressor Clutch Cycling:
This may be due to low suction pressures causing the A/C compressor clutch to cycle too rapidly. On vehicles built before 7-18-04, recover the refrigerant from the system and recharge with 45 OZ on single A/C and 68 OZ on dual A/C vehicles. These capacities are different than shown on the A/C specification lable. Trucks built after 7-18-04 are factory filled with the above capacities even though the label has not been updated. Broadcast Message 3233; 4399.
No Temperature Control on MAX A/C Setting, Vehicles with Manual Climate Control:
When MAX A/C is selected, there is no coolant flow through the heater core. This is a normal function of the heater control valve when operating in the MAX setting. Switching from MAX will allow coolant to flow to the heater core and the air temperature from the registers can then be adjusted for comfort. Broadcast Message 1781.
