2001 Ford Windstar Air Conditioning Problems

Question

Hello,

Our 2001 Ford Windstar is blowing warm air while the air conditioner is set to max cool. So, I bought a can of refrigerant from Wal-Mart that has a gauge attached to it. Problem is this, with the gauge attached and air set to max my compressor clutch engages for a only a few seconds. The gauge reads around 43-45 psi.

Answer 1

Sounds like you need more refrigerant. the system needs a couple pounds. there is a label under the hood that tell how much the system holds.  

Answer 2

It could be as simple as not having enough refrigerent in the system. If the pressure is too low in the A/C system the computer will not let the compressor turn on, or turn on for too long because with no refrigerent comes no oil, no oil means tearing apart your compressor from the inside. You just need a recharge from an A/C machine. But considering an A/C system is a closed circuit the only reason you lose refrigerent is because you have a leak. So first you need to get the leak fixed then you can recharge your system. Good Luck

Answer 3

Unfortunately, it sounds like an electrical issue, not a recharge issue.. take that puppy to a mechanic before you burn up!

Answer 4

that's nice to know....so what's the question???

Answer 5

time for a new air conditioner

Answer 6

we have an 06  so you may have a wiring situation, ford dosent really

make errors(even though im a dodge fanMOPAR RULES)