Escape - Air Conditioner

I'd suspect that you have lost some refrigerant. AFAIK, the only thing that would shut off the A/C is the low pressure switch. Of course, the lower the temperature, the lower the pressure, and the switch cuts off the compressor to keep from damaging it.

If you lose refrigerant, you have low pressure, too, but not from low temperatures, only from low volume of refrigerant.

CJB

I agree with CJB- I think you may have a low charge. I have a 2002 Escape, and the manual says the AC will work in all modes (AC or defrost) as long as the outside air is 43 degrees F. or more. Good luck! SC Tom

Typically, it should only be shut off in temps below about 40-45F, or near-full to full-throttle conditions. If it's not cooling during more normal use, then either there is a low refrigerent problem, temperature blend door issue, dirty cabin air filter (if it has one), plugged up evaporator (what cools the air in the car), or condenser (in front of the radiator.)

Fred,

Your A/C not work>

Most definitely not what the dealer says (and I checked with an independent too). I'll get the charge checked.

Thanks,

Fred

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