1999 Ford Taurus Low freon

Tiny
LAKEKIDS
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,000 MILES
We test drove a used Ford Taurus with the though of buying it for our teenager. The ac started working and then started blowing hot. The mechanic for the dealer said it just needed freon.

Is low freon indicative of a much bigger problem (leak, etc.) Or is this a normal issues on a car of this ageo? We are having the car checked by our own mechanic.
Monday, January 14th, 2008 AT 8:30 AM

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Tiny
TAURUSWHEEL
  • MECHANIC
  • 718 POSTS
Older cars suffered from freon loss more then newer, systems now are tighter. My 99 has no leaks, never has. If you're buying it from a used car dealer, have them fix it first, sometimes dumping freon into it justs masks the problem, if there is an underlying one.
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Monday, January 14th, 2008 AT 6:48 PM

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