If you find your car AC not working and you don’t know what to do, it can be easy to get frustrated. That’s why the team at your local Ford dealer, Crain Ford of Little Rock, has put together a quick guide on some of the reasons why your Ford’s air conditioning may be experiencing problems and what you can do to resolve your air conditioning woes.
Refrigerant Leak
One common problem that can cause your car’s AC to stop
operating effectively is a refrigerant leak. Refrigerant keeps your cabin cool
when being used properly in the air conditioning unit. However, if your car
meets an unexpected accident or otherwise suffers from damage, it can cause
issues with the car air conditioning unit’s hose connections, leaving the AC
hose to leak refrigerant from the hose’s joints and connections.
Without refrigerant running through your air conditioning system, the unit
lacks what it needs to cool your Ford’s cabin. If you notice that an oily
substance has gathered around your AC’s hose connection, chances are a
refrigerant leak is the cause of your air conditioning issues.
Burnt Fuse
Another cause of a failing car AC is a burnt fuse. If your
car air conditioning unit’s fuse is burnt, it causes the compressor to stop
working and can also cause damage to the healthy switches in the circuit board
of your car. To determine whether or not a burnt fuse is the cause of your
car’s air conditioning failure, you’ll need to replace the AC’s fuse and see if
your issues are resolved.
Faulty Compressor
The last common cause we’ll discuss here is a faulty compressor.
Your car’s compressor circulates refrigerant throughout your air conditioning
system. Without it, the refrigerant cannot circulate through the system and
you’ll never get any cold air. A car’s compressor typically goes bad due to
long periods of time without use.
Car AC Not Working? Your Local Ford Dealer Can Help
Inspecting your air conditioning unit’s hose system, fuse, and compressor and replacing them can be difficult tasks if you don’t have experience. Fortunately, whether you’re driving the popular 2022 Ford Explorer or the powerful 2022 Ford Mustang, your local Ford service center has a dedicated team of specialists who have plenty of experience dealing with these issues. These professionals also have access to replacement parts to get your air conditioning problem solved as quickly as possible.
Your family deserves a high-quality air-conditioned experience as you drive around in the family Ford. Now that you know how to deal with some of the most common car air conditioning issues, you can provide them with a cool and comfortable experience that they’ll enjoy. To get your air conditioning issues sorted, come on down to Crain Ford of Little Rock today!
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