Will not crank over would run normally after I put freon in?

2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID
40,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD
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DONNA RECTOR
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My vehicle listed above would run normal after I put freon in it, it started making a clicking noise bad when it was running and when I put in and drive it just quit functioning all together like cranking over the main engine it will kick in on hybrid mode for 5 to 6 seconds along and up to get me to move it out of a little area but I'd have to turn it on and off and on just to get it to move forward from a distance
Jul 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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STRAILER
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So if you have overfilled the A/C system it can cause the compressor to lock up. You can use a flashlight to see the condition of the compressor clutch or remove the main drive belt to see if the engine will crank over. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response.
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Jul 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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