Air conditioning will not work

Tiny
ROBGREGORY
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  • 2011 FORD ESCAPE
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 57,000 MILES
Gentleman,
When air conditioning is turned on the condenser clutch engages but releases within seconds. There is refrigerant in the system. Any thoughts?
Thursday, August 24th, 2017 AT 5:15 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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You have not provided any information that can lead to a best guess. How do you know how much refrigerant is in the system? Ford uses quick-connect fittings on their hoses so they go together quickly on the assembly line. They always leak. Some systems need to have refrigerant added in as little as every two years.

If the compressor engaged once, it is a good bet the electrical circuit to it is okay. I would start by connecting a gauge set to see where the low and high-side pressures are. If the low side is too low, the compressor will be turned off to prevent potentially drawing in outside air with the harmful humidity in it. If the pressures are normal, the next best suspect is the computer controls.
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Thursday, August 24th, 2017 AT 7:34 PM

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