In this video I will show you how to replace the AC compressor out of a Ford explorer and intern you’ll find that the reverse steps will show you how to install it after the old one is removed
Nice video. Trying to decide if I want to do this myself or not (not sure I want to deal with the refrigerant). How many labor hours do you think a shop should fairly charge for this? Thanks! (same exact vehicle as in video)
Heads up there is less space than a lot of other vehicles. ALSO: IF you need a new belt, note there are different amperage alternators that come on this motor one is 200a the other is 175a or something like that. The belts ARE different sizes. You'll be able to get the smaller belt on the larger alternator but it is a huge bitch and will be way too tight. Also the a/c compressor is over 15 pounds so like the man in the video says, be careful.
The expansion valve is a silver box looking part, it’s most likely at the fire wall were the AC lines start to go inside the cabin of the car. It’s might be a pain in the butt but honestly I haven’t done one on a ford explorer
Great Video.. Can I ask you a question. My daughter has a 2017 ford explorer and she just had a new AC compression installed, belt and tensioner . When the car is on and in park the ac works fine( cold) and quite. However when she is driving the car is make a whining noise. do you know what the problem might be. If the ac compressor is bypassed there is no noise. The person that installed it thought maybe he new compressor was bad so he installed a second new one, we still have the problem any ideas? Thank you !
Thanks for watching!! It’s hard to make a diagnosis but if the A/C and tensioner have been replaced I would rule those out. There are many idler pulleys on this truck and one of the bearing could be failing and that’s why is sequels under a load. So it could be a few things idler pulleys as there are 3 I believe and or it could be an alternator pulley or power steering pulley. The way I check noises in that area is with a mechanic stethoscope and check each pulley until I find the noise/loudest pulley noise.
@@builtjfilion934 Thank you .. I'll check those but what's strange is that if we bypass the a/c compressor pulley , the car is silent ( idle and while driving)
