A/C clutch not engaging and belt not spinning

2008 FORD F-250
200,700 MILES • 6.4L • V8 • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ABCDEFGH0987
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Clutch will not engage. I’m extremely low on Freon and suspect that’s the cause. Until today the belt and pulley would still spin with the A/C on. Now it’ll only spin when A/C is off. The pulley and clutch can spin by hand. Not sure what would cause the pulley to do this.
Aug 10, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Low Freon levels will prevent the compressor from engaging. However, I'm not sure I understand what is now happening. Do you mean when the AC is on, the pulley stops turning as well as the belt?

Here are a few links you may find helpful. However, let me know exactly what is happening at this time.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Let me know.

Take care,
Joe
Aug 10, 2019 at 8:28 PM
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