A/C compressor pulley is close to falling off?

2010 FORD ESCAPE
157,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NATE08141993
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Ac seized awhile back but was still able to drive. Yesterday a squealing noise started when I used my defrost. Crawled underneath and it looks like the A/C pulley is about to fall off. looking for a cost-efficient solution.
May 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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MECHTRIX
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Not much you can do with that at this point it sounds like it's time to get a new A/C pump and they usually come with a new pulley that about the only solution i can think of if you have a bad pump and a bad pully. good luck .
May 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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STRAILER
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Yep, I agree with MECHTRIX, the A/C compressor will need to be replaced.

Here is a guide and video to help you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

And this video will show you how to vacuum down and recharge the system:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EqdrBVb0sY

Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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