Ford Escape - How to RECHARGE A/C by Yourself (2008-2012)
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2020
- Step-by-step guide on recharging ac air condition on your Ford Escape. ( 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 ). A/C recharge kit will cost you $20 - $30, and once you have it all you need for next car a/c recharge is a $5 can or two of a/c refrigerant.
You don't have to pay expensive bill to a shop as you can add refrigerant and charge AC on your escape by yourself. First time it might take you a bit longer, but once you've done it, next summer it will take you less than 5 minutes.
Be careful not to overfill the AC system, as that might damage A/C compressor. Always do it slowly and watch the PSI pressure. Once you are in the yellow/green zone the AC system is fully charged. Before starting recharging the A/C in your ford escape, always check owner's manual to see the charge capacity. If you don't have owner's manual, there should be a sticker under the hood with the A/C capacity. Releasing 1 can of A/C refrigerant will not overfill it.
If you buy A/C Refrigerant with dye included, it will paint where it is leaking if there is a leak. In that case you can buy a can of A/C Stop Leak and fill the AC ford escape system with that. It will take care of small leaks. If there is a bigger leak you will have to visit a licensed mechanical shop.
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Haven’t done the job yet but you made me feel a lot less anxious about it, so thanks in advance 😂
You got this!
Nice work on the video, thanks for sharing a piece of your automotive brain with the world. I did this years ago to another car, but I forgot the exact procedure- you demonstrated it perfectly - many thanks from the USA.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment
Wow, it's much easier than I expected! Great little video, thank you. :)
Glad you liked it!
I just found your channel and loved the repair kit thank you I'm going to do it my self
No problem and good luck :)
Thank you my friend. This is a big help. Thank you again.
Glad it helped
Thank you it is very well explained and very helpful. Now I will do it myself 😊
Thanks for watching and good luck :)
Thanks for the help man. It worked exactly the way you showed it
Glad the video was helpful 👍
Thank you! I'm gonna give it a try!
good luck
Very helpful information thank you so much
My pleasure
Thanks for your help my man!
Happy to help!
Very helpful great video .Thanks
You're welcome!
Awesome video! Thank you Sir.
My pleasure!
Thank you for this.
My pleasure!
Thank you, very useful video
You are welcome!
Thank you. Great video
Thanks
Thank you. Just fixed for an 08 Escape.
Great to hear :)
Thank you!!!!!!! You just saved me more money!!! I subscribed!💕💕
Happy to hear that and thanks for subbing!
I don't think Tony Solar is being an A-hole, and he sure doesn't deserve to be attacked for his comments. What he said is right, it's important, and he wasn't being a dick about it. Thank you for your important contribution to this conversation, Tony Solar. Everything you stated is true, and if a person can afford it, they should have a professional mechanic do the job.
And thank you, QuiteAlright for an excellent video. Our reality is that most folks can't afford to always do things the "proper" way. The cost of everything is eternally going up, but our pay is not. So many people either have to do it on the cheap, and accept the risks involved, or just get used to sweating a lot when you're driving. Living in humid Mississippi, the possibility of getting moisture in the system is what worries me, but I'm not at all confident that a mechanic I bring it to would do everything correctly. Maybe, but maybe not. I hate the thought of paying $125.00 to do what I can do myself for $20, IF the mechanic is just going to do it the same way I would (as in this video.) There's no way I would know. Anyway, I like your video because it's so easy to follow. If you have to DIY, this is how to get it done.
As for me, at the moment I'm debating whether or not to try it myself. My car's a 2011 Escape. I've had it for about 6 months. The AC blows cool air, but not cold, so when it's real hot I stay pretty warm. I take this as a good sign, assuming(?) hoping (?) that it just needs recharging. Since a proper recharge would include vacuuming out the system, ridding the lines of any moisture, a person might consider having a professional mechanic do it every other time. That way if doing it yourself does put air or moisture in the system, it would be cleaned up the next time (if you keep your car for that long).
Did you ever do it? I just did on my 08’ Mercury mariner hybrid and new life (cold a/c) has begun!! FL summers without a/c have indubitably caused many to go insane if not take them out completely.
Yes, I did. Like in Florida, gotta have ac living in Mississippi. It's really not difficult if you're careful and follow a few basic steps. It's a lot cheaper than having a mechanic do it. However, I probably have a slow leak and will have to recharge maybe every 2 years or so. What I used has a sealant in it, but next time I think I'll spend a little more money and get the higher quality refrigerant . Apparently there are two different types of sealant used in refrigerant. The cheaper type supposedly plugs pin holes, if their small. The more expensive refrigerant has a type of sealant that conditions the o rings and shaft seals in a way that stops leaks. The important thing here is that leaks in car air conditioners happen most frequently around your o-rings or shaft seals, and less frequently due to pin holes. Stay cool and stay sane, my friend. We're getting into hurricane season.
Very helpful thank you
You're welcome
Thanks! Great fix :)
You're welcome!
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Nice video...just need to run sytem at MAX when recharging...
I will try this. Thanks
No problem and good luck
Great video I'm!!! I'm in canada too. I have a 2011 ford escape limited. Should be the same procedure. But what freon should I use? I can go to canadian tire but they have different types if freon. Red tek R12a or Red tek R1234yfHc? Which one?
Hi. Yes it will be the same procedure on your Escape. Red tek R12a is a direct replacement for R134a and I would use that one
Great Video! Thank you!
You are welcome!
@@QuiteAlright I will be recharging the refrigerant to my 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid as soon as the kit is delivered from Walmart. My question is how long did your A/C stay cool after you did it? My A/C has two leaks, and it will cost a lot to fix them, so I am looking for a temporary inexpensive solution to get me through the remaining next two months of summer.
Well it all depends how big are your leaks. If they are major the refrigerant will go out right away. If they are small leaks, you can try buying STOP LEAK can and charge your system with it, that could take care of small leaks and get you through the summer
Thankyou. I'm going to try this.
Can someone help me to understand how often I should recharge a Ford Escape 2009 a/c?
You're welcome and good luck.
Generally once A/C is charged up it should hold.
Only if there is a leak somewhere it will need recharging / fixed the leak
Thank you big help
No problem :)
Thank you so much!!!
You're welcome!
When I put my applicator on the gauge says that it is reading all the way past the red back on the zero on the opposite side of the zero like there's a way way too much pressure and it will not take any of the freon so what do I do in that case
Hmmm that's strange. I had this happening once and I didn't put the applicator on the right way. That's the best answer I can give you. Try playing with and wiggling with the applicator once connected to the low pressure port. Sometimes this applicators are just cheap and don't really fit the port perfectly
Thank you!!!!👍👍
You're welcome!
The AC on my 2012 Escape, that I bought used a couple years ago stopped working about a year after I bought it. With the AC on, it only blows air on the fan's high speed.....and it isn't cold, but not really hot either. I'm hoping that it's just the Freon that needs replacing.....but that doesn't explain why the fan only blows when on High. Suggestions ? Thanks.
You'll need to replace the blower motor resistor, it's pretty easy to do yourself! I just replaced mine, but now I'm here for this video because the a/c isn't as cold as it once was. All fan speeds are working again with the new resistor though!
Yes you'll need to replace the blower motor resistor. That will fix the fan to work on all speeds. You can try recharging the AC and see how it is. If it doesnt blow colder then you have a leak somewhere in the system or the a/c compressor is bad
@@QuiteAlright Great ! Thanks for the response. That really helps !
I only have the hose without the pressure clock. Can I still do it?
Yes you can, but you won't have a way of knowing how much refrigerant is in the system. Keep checking if it blows cold, once the a/c starts working stop charging so you don't overcharge
I check my ford escape 2011 it uses r134a but it is not availeble in canada so is it okay to use r12a? without discharging the system ?
r12a should be equivalent to r134a. Usually that would be indicated on the refrigerant can. It should say somewhere with small letters
Thanks 😊
Welcome 😊
I tried charge my system but the engine keeps going off to save gasoline. How do you stop the engine from turning off?
If you have a Hybrid, there’s an “Econ” button. Press it and engine will remain on.
Mine goes from low pressure to high in like 10 seconds of spraying the refrigerant. It's not working. I even let all the pressure eout with the can off of the spray nozzle and did it again it was over 50 psi in like 10 seconds, the bottle still feels 75% full
hmm that's strange. Are you sure your a/c compressor is actually working?
That probably means you have enough freon, and thr prpblem is something else
Hello. I have a ford escape 2008. I followed all your steps. Actually had to relieve some pressure before because it was already high. But even after that I never started from 0. I put a full cane in it and still my ac its nowhere to be cold :( any suggestions? Should I do a cane of the leak one?
You should definitely feel a cold air coming through by now. Do you hear A/C compressor engaging? If refrigerant level was high prior to charging than most likely that is not your issue. I would check the compressor itself and compressor fuses. Also if system is overcharged most likely compressor will not engage
@QuiteAlright Im not sure. I don't hear any big sound difference but I'm no expert.
I can see the lines running but my compressor is somewhere hidden and not early accessibile. I do feel cover air while I'm driving over 30 miles/hour but it's definitely not 60F air as I set that temperature.
Do you have a video on how to check compressor and fuses in a ford hybrid 2008? That would be very helpful. Hot here in miami is becoming unberable and cost to fix car is crazy.
It could be a leak? Should I try with the leak repair can?
Thank you!
@@federicacastellani1662 Sorry I don't have any videos for Escape Hybrid. But I checked fuse box diagram and you want to check Fuse #27 in the main fuse box. You would have to test if power is coming to the compressor and listen if it engages when you turn the a/c on. Also inspect grounds, wiring and electrical connections at the compressor
Does this work if your AC is blowing hot air?
if AC is blowing hot air, it means it's not working. So you can try recharging by following the steps in the video. If there is a leak in the system it will not work as the refrigerant will leak out
What year ford escape hybrid did you do this on? I have a 2010 hybrid
I think it was an 09
When I did this the gage I purchest for the can said she instruction manual any idea why? I still filled my 07 hybrid with the freon but doesn't seem to be blowing that cold at all any ideas would be much appreciated thanks
@@philiplibby7536 You have probably a leak somewhere in the system. Did you hear the a/c compressor running? You might have to do a leak test with dye
Yes it took a min it finally kicked on and started blowing cold Air works great 👍 thanks for replying
Mine is a 2014 Escape. Can I do the same thing?
yes you can. Just have to locate low pressure charging port
@@QuiteAlright Thank you, I thought as much. I've had this type issue with this shop before, doing what they want, not what I want done.
What size cans of refrigerant are you using here? Looking online I see 6 oz and 12oz cans. It looks here like it took you 2.5 cans or so to fill this up from empty.
I have a 2008 FEH with AC not working - warm air. I need to know how many cans to buy, and what size.
Thanks!
I was using 6 oz cans.
While charging you want to monitor the gauge on the charging hose to make sure you don't overcharge it.
Can this procedure be done on a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid??
Yes it can. Everything will be the same just the location of the low pressure charging port will be different most likely
@@QuiteAlright Oh okay, thank you so much for making this video. ✌️
@@bean_flaregaming7384 You're welcome
Thanks!
You bet!
What do I do if I put to much pressure reading is at 350 ? I only did one can.
Does it blow colder than before? Is it at 350 when the car is running or when it is shut down?
I never tested it before just brought the frepn and a gentlemen stopped to help me and tested it and said it was 350. And I felt it get a little cooler.
you can connect it to see the pressure once the car is turned off and then compare to when it is running and AC at maximum. Just make sure to have the bottle on the other side of the connection, so you don't lose any refrigerant
Never turn the can upside down!! That forces liquid and not gaseous freon into the system...you want the freon as a vapor to go in the low side. Otherwise this can damage the system
It's a pure refrigerant.. meaning it can be charged either way
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The Mechanic wants over $1500 to fix the leak in my AC.. I'm a single parent & I just cannot afford this. My ford escape is a 08 with 300k on it (mostly hwy driving). I'm pretty sure my car isn't worth putting over a grand into fixing the A/C when I'm probably gunna half to buy a new car next summer, which I gotta start saving for now. I know its bad to put it in if its going to leak out by next year but I cannot let my son overheat in the back either when we have 30+ weather this summer.
Definitely not worth fixing it with that mileage. You can try recharging it by yourself, but unfortunately if repair is $1500 there is something major wrong so most likely the refrigerant will just leak out :(
Don't say you're gonna put more in and don't let us see exactly at the point you stopped 🤦
Would be best to vacuum the system out first to make sure all air and moisture is out of the system before recharging it. Doing it the way it is done in the video is not recommended but if you don't care about your system failing somewhere prematurely due to moisture, then by all means, go at it as shown in this video.
It is definitely better to take it to the Ford Dealership or a professional mechanical shop, have it properly flushed and re-charged. But that costs $. Is it worth doing it on an old Escape? Not so sure about it. A/C is gonna start leaking sooner or later anyways, A/C compressor might fail anyways or A/C condenser.
Actually A/C shouldn't be charged anyways if there is no minor leaks. If it has to be charged every summer or so, that means there is a leak somewhere. So I still think it is better to re-charge it yourself for $20
@@QuiteAlright But if there is a leak and you know about it, it's not very environmentally conscious of you to ignore it and keep charging it back up when you know that the R-134a refrigerant is bad for the atmosphere. So it's best to use a UV dye and a UV Light to find the leak and fix it.
@@tonysolar284 I agree with you. What I wanted to say is that A/C shouldn't be recharged if there is no leaks somewhere in the system. And sometimes even with dye the leak is so small that you won't be able to notice it. That why it takes 1-2 years for the refrigerant to empty
@@tonysolar284 how about you post a video on how you do it instead of complaining about it.
@@QuiteAlright Naw you did good. I took my into a pro and he tested for leaks said their was none and didn't bother to retrofit anything from a R22 to a 134a next day it all leaked out.
lol
Try $75