Air conditioning installation in 03 ford focus

The vehicle was not repaired. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a smell of smoke inside the vehicle and noticed that the rear of the vehicle was smoking. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was confirmed that the air conditioner compressor and the belt needed to be replaced.

The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51, The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pigtail and the switch melted together.

The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was , I have had only two problems with my Ford Focus. First we have had to change the ignition switch twice due to the key being stick in lock would restart but would not come out. Second the inner door on the defrost sticks when on full defrost or full air conditioning and the cables brake keeping the driver from using the air conditioner or defrost at this point it is stuck on air.

The hvac controls are frozen in the air condition and cold air position. If it starts raining the windows and windshield fog up making it impossible to see. Share on. Full list of part and tools. Author Hans Angermeier has produced over , videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. How to add transmission fluid. Plug the oil leak. Proper jumpstart procedure. Learning how to jump your car before you need to is an excellent idea.

Add air to your tires. See all videos for the Ford Focus. Open both valves on the gauge set by turning them counterclockwise. Allow the vacuum pump to run for one hour.

During this time, any moisture in the system will vaporize and be pulled from the system by the pump. Close the valves on the gauge set and turn off the vacuum pump. Unscrew the yellow hose from the pump. Attach the can tap supplied with the gauge set to the yellow hose. Screw a can of refrigerant into the tap and turn the knob on the tap all the way in and out to open the can. Start the engine and turn on the air conditioning. Open the blue valve on the gauge set to add refrigerant to the system.