2010 ford escape air conditioning problems

Took it in to the dealership to check and for regular 45,000 mile maintenance. When I turned on the AC for the first time this year it made a loud grinding noise for a few seconds, then never cooled. i was told that somebody on another site also had this unsolvable problem and what it finally was is that there was a flap in the upper tube that allows air flow one way but when you shut off the car and turn it back on the air flow reverses for a moment or two and this flap on the inside of the hose flaps down and won't go back up thus blocking the cool air but giving high pressure readings.Sounds to simple and easy to be it, but at this point $1250+ into it and 4 stops at the repair shop i am willing to listen to anybody for a possible solution. I have another appoint next week as soon as my upper hose comes in. each time up to this point the air worked for 1-2 days before pooping out again. next visit change the lower hose thinking there possibly might be some blockage in that. after replacing it we cut it open and it appeared to be fine, no debris in my system. They hooked it up all pressures were good and the compressor was working fine. I have had my 2010 Escape in 4 times for a AC problem. The service manager was absolutely stunned because he had another Escape in the shop with the exact same issues.īottom line.don't buy a Ford Escape. Not one shred of responsibility did they take on. They would not help help with any of the cost of this repair, stating that they had never heard of this issue before. Ford customer service was completely uncooperative and did not even seem surprised or sorry for the inconvenience. The service manager suggested contacting Ford Customer Service because he felt sure they would take responsibility for the issue.Īfter all, the car is only 5 years old and the apparently defective condenser is the one Ford put in. That's a lot, considering they just 'fixed' the air conditioner with a previous bill of nearly $700.

The entire system has to be replaced to the tune of approx. According to the service manager at the dealership, the air conditioner condenser was 'disintegrating' spewing small metal pieces throughout the system, clogging every filter.

2010 ford escape air conditioning problems