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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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A/C Question

I got a question about the a/c in my truck. When i start my truck up with the a/c on it blows through the defroster vents then it starts going through the dash vents. dont know if something is broke or what. if you guys have any ideas let me know.

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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Most likely the vacuum that controls the vents bleeds down over night and it takes a second for the vac pump to build the vacuum back up. I'm assuming you leave the selector in the vent position overnight??

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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Is the truck a 4x4? If so, is it an ESOF model? Is the selector switch is 2 wheel drive or has it been maybe left in 4 high?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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tuck is a 4x4 selector switch is on 2wd
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Ok, definitely a leak somewhere before the locking hubs then. The vacuum pump and solenoid are on the right side of the engine compartment. Here's a thread that deals with the problem and there is another one that had a good test you can run that I am looking for. If I find it I will post it up for you.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ml#post5175179
 
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