crowe47
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- Sep 22, 2017
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- Age
- 77
- Location
- johns creek, ga
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
In 7/19 I had a trusted mechanic replace the original A/C system on my 1998 Ranger with 118,000 miles and that I have owned since new - new Motorcraft compressor, drier/accumulator, and orifice, as well as a new heater control valve, thermostat and housing, upper and lower radiator hoses. Last week with 122,800 miles the A/C started blowing hot, after blowing cold air and no problems since the repairs. Even when I have the A/C off and temperature dial turned to blue, I can feel hot air coming out of vents with outside temperature of 70. The clutch on A/C compressor is moving without any stops and starts. Could the A/C blowing hot air be caused by the compressor already gone bad and leaking refrigerant or maybe a blender door malfunction or what?
Also, the airbags in the Ranger has been turned off for years and the same mechanic tried back then to diagnose the problem and he advised his computer could not communicate with the air bag system. He thinks the module for the airbag needs to be replaced to allow him to diagnose why the airbag system is not working properly. I would like to get the airbags working as it is dangerous to drive without them.
Also, the airbags in the Ranger has been turned off for years and the same mechanic tried back then to diagnose the problem and he advised his computer could not communicate with the air bag system. He thinks the module for the airbag needs to be replaced to allow him to diagnose why the airbag system is not working properly. I would like to get the airbags working as it is dangerous to drive without them.