Ford Air Ride Suspension Air Compressor Replacement 

Finally, someone talking about the airline retaining clips. 1 million videos on converting the suspension or whatnot, but nothing on the actual airlines and their retaining clips..until now! Thank you!

Best Tech on UTube.

Excellent video. I found this video while searching for a solution for the issue that I'm having with my '04 Navigator front suspension not airing up when it's below 40 Fahrenheit. I suspect that the valves on the solenoids are freezing in the open position because the "crack" staff at the dealer didn't replace the dryer after they replaced the pump (since that's about the time I started experiencing the problem). Keep up the excellent work!

The compression fitting are reusable push back on yellow and wiggle line out then you can put it back if you want if you need to disconnect it for some reason. Love that style

you the man i fixed my nissan armada 2008 air suspension compresor like nothing after i saw your video.

I didn't know what that sound was on my Ford Expedition but now I do. Kinda annoying but if it needs it so be it. Thanks for the video.

Thanks for the video. Everything worked out fine, but I noticed that I am not getting a good seal on the two hoses fitting into the pump itself. At about the 3 minute 52 second portion of the video it seemed you has two yellow fasteners which accepted the hose and then locked into the pump; I suppose giving it that true snug fit I'm lacking. Did they come with your pump because my pump did not have those. On, can you give me an idea of what those fasteners are called and where they might be purchased? Thanks again for this informative video.

i heard a louder than normal hissing of air just before the failure...replaced this assmbly roughly four years ago

Good job, exactly the info I needed. Thanks.

I did as u said on my 2007 brand new compressor tires are so low u can't drive it. The compressor won't even fire up?

Hi FordTechMakuloco I've an interesting problem here with my 07 Navigator. So troubleshooting the rear end down issue, while I was checking the connector to see if there's power going into the compressor I accidentally touched the other pin in the connector and shorted something and lost power to the connector for the compressor. I've heard something tripping like a blown fuse, checked all the fuses and all checked out fine. Checked the relay #53 in the Power Dist. Box (Air Susp, relay) and all related fuses Also fine. Where else should I check? Thank you

I'm just check one of your videos that's why I thought that is going to be the problem because I took it to a mechanic shop and they told me the all suspension need to be replaced

Thank you for making these video posts they are a big help. Okay so about 4 years ago I went to a store and when I came out the front end on my 2005 EB 4X Expy was down. I started the truck and the compressor started normally and it pumped and tried but was not able to lift it (suspension light came on after a bit). It is very odd , when it is over 70 degrees the truck suspension is fine, when it dips below nothing. Electronic board crack? So I've replaced the tops and o-rings nothing. I've replaced the whole front bags complete, did not do anything. I've replaced the compressor dryer nada. I took it in in the beginning and the dealer wanted to replace the tops and o-rings fro 500 bucks. I've taken it to a local shop and he replaced the lines (leaking a little ) and a new front bag, that did not do it. I just replaced the ride height sensor and nothing. Now the compressor wont start up and it immediately goes into a suspension light on in the dash. I jumped the relay and the compressor works, but it wont lift. I guess the control portion is not enabled so it cant. Today I replace that relay see if that does anything. Is there anything else? IS it possible the ride height sensor was bad and the relay wont engage? Taking it to the dealer next, I give up.

awesome video I have 2006 Lincoln navigator only front will drop compressor will quick in when I put the truck in drive it will slowly raise up and stay like that but as soon as I turn off the truck the it will start to drop not all the time which is the weird part.

I couldn't find this anywhere else. Do the bags sit on a stud or something or do they have bolts under the saddle? Bag failed the soapy water test.

where is the relay for the compressor located on a 2002 crown vic?

Before I mess something up is this instructions for a 2005 Ford Expedition?

So what do you do if that air dryer is leaking after you've installed a new one?

Can you please tell me where does the short vacuum hose on the air bag pump on a 1990 Lincoln Mark Vll goes to connect to the main air line to air pump? I’m changing my old pump & it was removed, before I had the chance to see where that vacuum hose connects too. Thank You 🙏🏽

my Mechanic replaced the rear air bags, and now it won't air up! ( everything was working fine when I brought it in) He says the fuse, pump, compressor & solenoid seem to be working fine. Its just not sending air to the bags after the repair! Any ideas why this could be? PLEASE HELP! Thanks for all your videos! So helpful!

Harold Casco is right… .also if you scratch the air line part that goes in to the fitting is a sure air leak.

Mine won't air up when cold outside any idea

A Northern car for sure, Southern easy living goes for our cars too. Frightful is the best way to describe the car your working on.

awsome... i love seeing broken shit... the fun part is hearing them run, in this case its different but still cool

I changed the relay & pigtail on my 98 Navigator. The pump goes on for 2 seconds & then shuts off without pumping up the rear. The pump stays on when I connect a wire to the 2 thick relay wires. Also not sure how you connected your wires with the window motor. Any suggestions? By the way, the front is perfectly fine. Awesome videos too.

On the air compressor what is each of the four wires for on the plug power, ground, and switch for use in a after market application in none ford vehicle?

Great videos! Quick question, I have a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport with air ride. All seems to be working correctly but my driver's side rear is always one inch below the passenger side. I've replaced the old bags and compressor is working fine. Any ideas where I should look??

I don't know if your answer this or not all my airbags are deflated I put new sensors on all three or brand new put a new air pump in brand-new the pump will not turn on if you bridge the square relay that's on top of the pump the pump turn on its powers on nothing fills up

Thank YOU & yours for your useful & insightful information! DO YOU suggest lubricating the present compressors...???

Thanks for the video nicely done. I have a question. I notice that mine would work almost all the time. In these are the leaks basically at the pump?, and not in the rear part of the vehicle. The reason why I ask is because mine that for along time and now it does not work should I be worried about other things?, or should I just replace the compressor like you showed in the video?

Arnott brand sounds way way smoother

Great video. Called the dealer...."think my compressors out, what's ballpark to get it fixed?" "Lemme, see....compressor's $700 + labor, will be about 900." Gulp. Called local auto part dealer "yeah we got em in stock, should be about $260." Even if this takes all day I'm comin out ahead. Thanks

I thought it would be cool to use my air ride compressor for onboard air after I replace the bags with coils. You think that’s possible?

Great video, I have a 1999 ford Experdition air Suspension rear wright is low, rear left is 3' higher. there are no hole in air supervention balloon. both new. Pump works. What do you think is happening thanks

used this video to replaced to have a friend replace mine but that black tube didn't get put on so I have to take it all apart tomor and do it myself ugh men! ugh to bad you wasn't close to me I'd just come to you and it would of been fixed!

Hello. I have a 1998 town car. I think this is my problem because the compressor does turn on but sounds akward and the rear will not raise. I checked the bags for leaks(ok) and replaced the selonoids. what do you think?

Does the system have to be recalibrated when an air strut is replaced on the front

2010 Expedition EL. My right rear bag is all the way down and will not inflate. Changed the ride height sensor and still no difference. Any suggestions?

I can't find where to get new retainer clips. The orange ones

I have two questions, on a 2004 Lincoln Navigator, I replaced all shocks, height sensors and shock solenoids, driver rear shock will not raise t the same level as the passenger rear shock and have new height sensor. Also I noticed my front will not lower or kneel. I also get a check suspension light when driving after 20 minutes of driving. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

can you tell me, please, where is the pressure switch located in this system? what cycles the compressor? there is (obviously) a 4 wire switch from the comp, I would assume neg and pos 12 volt for comp....are the other 2 wires neg and pos to pressure switch? is it preset or adjustable? THANK YOU!

how many PSI is that pump supposed to push when it's inflating the airbags? ?

Is that same for e150 van

My 2005 lincoln nav, is releasing air at certain time thru the solenoid, front passenger side, and is no going all the way up like it has to be, what do u think? Could be the height sensor that is making the solenoid to release the air? (Note) i have already replaced both solenoid sides too, and it's not leaking.

I just replaced my front springs in my 2002 crown vic LX Sport and raised the front. Until they settle is there a way to make the rear go higher to reach the front height?

My friend and I replaced his air compressor in his 2010 Expedition EL with an Arnott. It works good but we can not figure out how to remove the "Check Air Suspension" warning that comes on every time we start it up. Tried disconnecting the battery for about 30 minutes and it still displays on start up. Any suggestions? Thank you

I need to find an electrical pigtail like the one on the air compressor in this video. Do you know where to find one? Or do you know the part number for the connector alone?

ok. my 2003 lincoln 2wd navigator front suspension does not lift when its cold. the compressor is running.( the rear suspension works great all times). in warm temps, fronts work great and holds in the air and runs great. do you think the cold temps might be revealing the compressor and dryer is getting worn down and might need to be replaced?

I found my drivers side air bag has a leak. I want to go with springs instead of the $720 single air bag, on a 1997 f250 can I swap the bags for springs? Thanks

Hi, nice video. My rear suspension sags all the way down. The airbags and solenoids are brand new but it will not air up the rear all when the compressor comes on. Could the new solenoids be sticking or the compressor be too weak? The compressor doesn't sound weird but could the internals be broken and not binding?

Thank you

Is there any type of o-ring between the filter/dryer and the compressor connection at the twist lock? 2003 navigator 2 we.

I have an 05 navigator suspencion wont go up sits all the way down and compressor tunrs on what could be the problem

I replaced my air compressor and air suspension checked the fuses and for some reason it still won't kick on any suggestions

The compressor went out in our 1999 Expo...My BF replaced it but the back end won't come up, not even slightly...we jacked up the back and still nothing. Could the connections be loose?

I have a question I hope you can help me with I have a 1996 Lincoln Town Car it has 74,000 miles on it in great shape right however I do not drive it that much and recently I started getting a slow start in the morning and just this past week and a half I did not drive it at all and went out to a dead car battery does the air ride system keep the car level when the ignition is in the off position I know in the past I have heard the compressor come on well near the vehicle with it off as it did on the Lincoln I had before which was a 1995 so I guess it boils down to should it be coming on while ignition is off if there is a leak in the bags? If so I plan on converting over to coils and shocks

Okay so where is the switch to use the air lift on a 96 explorer?

Great job! Do those compressor pumps take any kind of oil or lubricant?

How do I know if my expedition has this air ride? I'm assuming it does but it's an 06 and I bought it used 3 yrs ago. When I first started driving it it felt like I was driving a big fluffy marshmallow around which was awesome but over time I can now feel every little bump and it has a very stiff ride. Idk what to start replacing. It hisses over speed bumps too, both front and back. No air ride dash light ever came on so idk if it has this or maybe it was disabled a long time ago (read u can do that to keep the compressor from burning out if a bag leaks) before I bought it. I just want my marshmallow feel again xD

What year is the vehicle u are working on?

my o ring busted in my 04 navigator ive put about a 100 differant comparable sizes on it do u happen to know exactly what size it takes same setup as this vid

hi how r u I got 2005 navigator problem is the front left bag was leaking I replaced it all the fuses and the relay next to air compressor is good to it comes on seem to be working fine but it doesn't rase the suspension at all I've checked the level sensors all ok I have 2 compressors 2 of each level sensors and 2 control module's I don't see any leaks I need help I'm trying to get this working there is signal by the solenoids when air comp is on but nothing happens thx much in advance

Oh it's suppose to sound like that ! I was thinking i needed to replace it , oh well just live whit it then

the white plastic piece at the end of the air hose, is that replaceable? @3:02 thx for posting

I have a 2001 Lincoln continental . Whit 85000 miles. Have the air ride suspension... but it's a v8 fwd so shit is hard to get to. So where would it be on my car

can you put air in the compressor at the back of the car somewhere

What are some symptoms of a faulty compressor..?

when replacing the drier ipulled out the clips and the pressed hard metal piece came out with it any ideas on removing them

Nice video, was wondering if by 1996 expedition rear has dropped all the way down, & is bouncing terribly, could it be the compressor or air bags ( shocks ) that are out? Thnx for your help.

These one time use .. I will buy like 12 of them

Is this the same set up for the 99 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 5.0 air ride suspension? Also, where is the compressor located at? Thanks!

can you answer me a question please.I have a 2001 Ford Expedition and the rear sits way to high. What can be causing this?

where can i get those bolts and rubbers for the mount? or where would you recommend i get them for a decent price. thanks

Hey , so your video was helpful but I cant figure out which is the right air compressor to buy? Is the same exact one on your video . Any idea? or do I have to take the fluid tank and look for serial number and order it?? No clue

I have a Windstar air dryer and the plugs aren't going in, and neither is the air hose any ideas? And to top it off i broke one of the plugs trying to force it in..

Once the compressor is put on, will it always make noise? Even after it has leveled the back suspension.

If this whole system be removed my had the air bag suspension removed but it still has the pump and it's making a horrible noise so can I just delete this or will it cause a problem

Does the air compressor need oil

Hey man i also have as problem with my air ride suspension.(mines is a 1999 Eddie Bauer RWD) It turns on but it just sounds very slow then turns off and basically does nothing to lift up the rear. I dont know if it could be bad connectors or the compressor itself or both. Please give me some insight before i have to drop some serious cash.

I have a 2004 Navigator with no front end movement after compressor replacement. The rear came up. I took left front line off air solenoid and put smoke machine pressure on it. The machine showed no flow. Is the vent solenoid normally closed in the ignition off position? I unplugged module. Then, I put power to left front solenoid and turned compressor on, The left front did not move. Do I need to put power to the vent solenoid ,too? I tried to do testing with scan tool. I cleared codes. But, I am getting C1991 code now. It will reset after ignition switch is turned back on.

I know that this is an old video, but I have broken compressor lines from my compressor to my rear air suspension. They currently are being held together by clamps and super glue (holding quite well actually, lol) but I can't find the replacement lines.

thanks

that loud noise that it makes when adjusting, is not normal because mine is doing that

thank. you

Cool, thanks.

Where can I find the brass adaptors

great video!

I have a 2000 town car. I cranked it to warm it up yesterday (it was 15 degrees not normal for east texas) it was sitting normal but the compressor did make a weird noise like it was leaking air but I didn't pay much attention to it. I came back out 10-15 minutes later and find it sagging in the rear. The compressor comes on but it doesn't air up but to me it sounds weak not as loud as before. I turned the air suspension switch off for now till I figure something out, any suggestions?

Can I just delete this part and switch completely to gas shocks instead of these ARC shocks?

question, i have a 97 expedition with air suspension, converted a while back to coils, just this morning, the air compressor was non stop, i had even timed it for almost 20 min when i just decided to take off negative battery terminal, i wanted to know if i can just disconnect the air compressor from the plug you had shown and it'll be ok? I'm worried about it turning on again and not stopping which could heat up

Where are you located at

1996 Lincoln town car, Where is the air compressor? right or left side. Ben Canfield

my compressor keeps coming on and off all while the truck is riding it's a lincoln navigator 2000 model..do I need to replace the compressor?

We have a 2011 Expedition 5.4 V8 Would the air compressor be located in the same location as the 2009 edition? What should be removed to expose the compressor?

Hello, Mine is an 06 Eddie Bauer. I was unaware that these vehicles had Air Ride. Do they all have it? I have noticed that my ride seems to be more rough lately. Do you think that's the problem. I have checked to make sure the tires are properly inflated. Thank you in advance for sharing your wisdom..

Where is the compressor relay located on 2007 4x4 Ford Expedition located?

is it still safe to drive the truck? (eddie bauer, Ford )

next time you don't have to pull the whole valve just push the orange tab and pull only the hose just saying 😆

I have a problem with my 04 navigator the air suspension its not working I change one of the air ride sensor and the air compressor and still not work and I watch a video that maybe the problem is the relay air compressor but I can't founded :( anywhere and I'm desperate so if you guys can help me I am going to appreciate it a lot thanks

how can I ck to see if the compressor is putting out air