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Ford Excursion low AC refrigerant symptoms, how to recharge

The refrigerant is the magic compound running through the AC system of Ford Excursion that makes it possible to blow super chilled air in the blistering heat. What happens when the refrigerant level gets too low?

The only most prominent symptom of low AC refrigerant in Ford Excursion is warm air from the AC vents. Insufficient amount of refrigerant in the AC system is one of the leading causes of AC not cooling properly. This can happen due to a leak or if the AC has not been recharged for a long time.

Refrigerant leak

A low refrigerant level in your Excursion does not necessarily mean there is a leak. Ideally, the refrigerant should never leak in a properly sealed AC system, but most car AC systems do leak small amount of refrigerant over time due to minor imperfections and will need recharging after every few years.

If you don’t service the AC system in your Excursion for a long time, the refrigerant level will eventually get so low that the system loses its cooling capacity. Just have it refilled and you can drive with pleasant temperatures again. If the refrigerant level goes down again quickly, it means there is probably a leak.

Refrigerant leak causes

Refrigerant leak in Excursion can be caused by leaking O-ring seals, leaking condenser or evaporator core, or a cracked hose. The leak can be diagnosed by injecting small amount of fluorescent dye into the AC system. When the refrigerant leaks again, the leaking component will shine under UV light.

How to recharge AC refrigerant the easy way

There are two ports in the air conditioning system of Excursion. One is labelled H for high-pressure and the other one is labelled L for low-pressure. You can recharge your AC through the low-pressure port with a do it yourself AC recharge kit.

• Open the hood of your Excursion.
• Check which type of refrigerant your vehicle uses. This information is typically located under the hood and/or in the owners manual.
• Start the engine.
• Turn on the AC and set it to the coldest setting, and the fan speed to maximum.

• Shake the canister briefly and release the refrigerant into the system until the recommended pressure has been achieved. Note: See next section for recommended pressure values.

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Warning: Wear gloves and safety glasses before recharging the AC to avoid accidental exposure to harmful chemicals in the refrigerant. It is also cryogenic and can cause severe frostbite when it comes in contact with the skin.

Overcharged refrigerant

Just like with low refrigerant, the AC in Excursion will blow warm air only if the AC system is overcharged with refrigerant. An overcharged system not only affects cooling performance but can also damage the compressor and sometimes can cause a major leak.

Ambient temperature affect on refrigerant pressure

The refrigerant pressure is affected by the outside atmospheric temperature. So, even if you recharged your Excursion AC at the recommended pressure, the system could still over pressurize when the ambient temperatures get warmer.

Most modern vehicles use R-134a refrigerant, but newer vehicles are increasingly using R-1234yf as a more environmentally friendly replacement. The pressure values based on ambient temperatures differ depending on the type of the refrigerant. Check your vehicle’s owners manual or look under the hood to find the type of the refrigerant your vehicle uses.

Low side pressure values R134a vs R1234yf

Check refrigerant pressure.

Connect the pressure gauge to the low pressure (L) port in Excursion. If the pressure is higher than the recommended values, let some refrigerant out preferably into an empty tank since releasing the refrigerant into the air is harmful for the environment and is against the law.

The proper way

The DIY AC recharge kit method is considered as a quick fix, and is usually not recommended by the professionals. The proper way is the complete evacuation of the refrigerant from the AC system with a recovery machine, then refilling the precise amount of refrigerant by weight based on the manufacturer specifications.

There are many reasons why your Ford Excursion AC is blowing warm air. When looking for the reason, you should always start with the most obvious cause, insufficient amount of refrigerant.

In any case, it is advisable for laypersons to visit a workshop. A professional mechanic can swiftly diagnose the poor AC cooling issue for you.

Okay, but like I put into search for “where/which is the low side valve and this is the 17th site that search shows but no indication is given for that question, so far Anywhere.

The video shows the port locations.

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• Ford Refrigerant Capacity and Refrigerant Oil Type

If you’re working on your Ford AC and recharging you’ll need to know the Ford Refrigerant capacity and refrigerant oil type and capacity. I compiled this list from multiple sources and it’s as accurate as I can get it. However, if anything on this list conflicts with the information you’ve found, double-check using a shop manual.

Most R-134a systems use PAG 46, but some use other viscosities, like PAG150. Make sure you use the correct oil!

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How many lbs. / ozs. of 134 does the AC system on an Excursion take? I dropped 18 oz in and got my low side up to about 30 PSI, but It's still not blowing too cold. Is this because my truck has a rear condenser, and it needs more refrigerant to fill the whole system? I'm going to check the pressure and get it up closer to 40 PSI after this damn rain stops... Hopefully, it's not leaking out.  

Pop your hood open and it should be right there in front of you on the fan cover i think  

the decal should be on the shroud under the hood i believe excursions take around 3 1/2 pounds but before you add you should leak test the system to make sure it's airtight otherwise you're doing this for nothing  

keep in mind that higher low side pressures do not equal colder temperatures, they actually indicate a higher evaporator (coil in the cab) temperature in most cases. You need to get a gauge set that will show you the high side pressure to get anywhere near an accurate idea of whats goin on with the ac system. Just dumping refrigerant in usually does more harm than good. The BEST way to recharge an ac system is to remove all refrigerant and recharge by the weight on the sticker  

Just finished up a head gasket/stud job on my 2004 F350 6.0, and needed this info (had to pull ac condensor to get to passenger side head bolts), and yes it is right there under the hood. 2lb 10oz plus 9fl oz oil. Question is how do I get all the oil out so I can recharge with new oil? I assume as with all mechanical devices, oil gets loaded with contaminants as parts wear, also the oil breaks down, so for the sake of longevity of my compressor should I go the extra yard?  

$75 at most shops, they'll drain the whole system, recharge appropriately, and add the oil shot. Your store bought can wont get near the same results anyways, doing it properly will get the a/c working to max capability. And that machine will also let you know if there is any leaks.  

4.25 LBS. EXCURSION ONLY W/ AUX. A/C.  

Yep yep he's got it.  

01 excursion7.3, Draining the system of refrigerant and evacuating will not remove the oil and why do you think store bought refrigerant is not as good as the stuff that comes from a wholesaler in a bigger can? Oppinions and facts are often not one in the same.  

It's too easy to overcharge/undercharge the system with one of the can systems. Having it done ensures the proper amount of charge, and proper amount of oil shot. You mean to tell me the average joe can get it right on the dot? I doubt it. I'd rather have it done every time and be done with it. Plus, if it doesn't feel cold enough, I have someone to complain to to fix it, besides myself.  

that is good if that is what you want, however that does not address the oil issue. If you know how much oil came out you can replace same amout, but to put an oil fill in you have to darin the system of all old oil first. how is that done, and evacation will not remove the oil.  

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When the air conditioner in your 2000 Ford Expedition starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system. Most refrigerants include a leak sealer that will seal small leaks in addition to filling the R134a freon. The A/C system in your Expedition consists of a compressor that is belt-driven, an evaporator and freon. If there is a problem with your compressor or evaporator, adding freon will not restore cooling.

How do you recharge AC in a 2000 Ford Expedition? The low side AC port location is the first thing to find when you are looking for how to put freon in a car. Once you find the 2000 Expedition AC low pressure port cap, hook up the can of refrigerant to the low pressure port. When your compressor kicks on, add freon to the correct pressure. In addition to cooling, freon lubricates the compressor when it runs. Typically the AC recharge kit you buy will have enough capacity to add enough freon to get the AC in your Expedition to blow cold air.

What type of refrigerant does a 2000 Ford Expedition use? Air conditioning systems can vary so it is critical that you check the sticker in the engine bay to determine your Expedition refrigerant type. There is an AC sticker in the engine bay of your 2000 Expedition that indicates if it requires R134a refrigerant or the newer R1234YF type to do a recharge. You cannot add R1234YF refrigerant to a R134a system nor can you add R134a refrigerant to a R1234YF system. R134a and R1234YF have different low pressure port types, so you should never use a recharge adapter to add the wrong type of refrigerant. Recharging your Expedition with the wrong type of freon can make the AC recharge cost much higher!

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How to Add Refrigerant to the AC on a 2000 Ford Expedition

As your 2000 Ford Expedition ages, the air conditioning unit will gradually lose its ability to cool the cabin of the vehicle. This is most often because the air conditioner unit needs to be recharged with refrigerant. The refrigerant cools the air that the blower forces into the vehicle. While a repair shop can recharge the air conditioner unit, you can do it much more cheaply yourself.

Allow the Expedition to cool for 20 to 30 minutes if the engine is hot. Open the hood and locate the air conditioner unit . Locate the service hoses on the unit. There is a low side hose attached to the accumulator and a high side hose attached to the compressor.

Place the recharge service hose on the valve of the R134A refrigerant. Open the valve to puncture the can and close the valve quickly to keep the refrigerant from escaping.

Attach the other side of the recharge hose on the low side fitting. Start the Expedition's engine. Turn the air conditioner to the highest setting. Open the valve on the R134A refrigerant can. Lift the can to allow the refrigerant to enter the air conditioning unit.

Close the valve on the refrigerant can once it is empty. Shut off the engine and disconnect the recharge hose from the low side fitting.

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When you get in the car on a hot summer day, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Your steering wheel feels like it's burning your hands. Your skin sticks to the driver’s seat. You take a deep breath and ask yourself, “Who can fix my Ford Expedition A/C?” Firestone Complete Auto Care can! We know our way around Ford vehicles, and our technicians are qualified to diagnose and repair 2000 Ford Expedition A/C systems . Bring your Ford Expedition to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care

During an A/C performance check, we'll determine the condition of your 2000 Ford Expedition A/C system to see if repair work is required. This check will include an examination of system pressure, a visual inspection, and a leak test. If any signs point to a possible leak, we’ll send a special U/V dye through the system, or use something called a “sniffer.” A "sniffer" is a machine that's run along parts of your Ford Expedition A/C system that can detect any refrigerant fumes that might be leaking out from the system. If your A/C system has a leak, we’ll find and repair it.

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While your 2000 Ford Expedition’s air conditioner is being serviced, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. To do this, one of our technicians will remove the refrigerant in your A/C system (if there is even any left to remove). Then, they’ll use Ford’s specifications to evacuate the system. To finish, we’ll add new refrigerant to recharge the A/C system, and once the technician tests the cool blast for themselves, you’re good to go. Our technicians are trained to efficiently perform 2000 Ford Expedition A/C recharges.

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• How do I make my Expedition air conditioning colder? Park in the shade whenever you can, and use a reflective sunshade in the windshield when you’re parked. If you’re the only one in the car, close all the vents except the ones that point toward you. Give the system the final boost it needs with an A/C performance check and recharge from Firestone Complete Auto Care.
• What’s making my Expedition A/C put out warm air? Maybe your A/C starts cool but then gets warm. Or maybe it never gets cold in the first place. Either way, your A/C troubles could be traced back to a clogged expansion valve, faulty compressor clutch, blown fuse, or leak.
• How does my A/C system get a leak? To put it simply, age and moisture are some of the main causes of leaks in your A/C. Over time, rubber gaskets and seals can wear out, which pushes much-needed refrigerant out of your Expedition’s A/C system — and lets outside moisture get in, which can take a toll on internal A/C components.
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