# 2005 Freestyle AC Problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** freestyle, ford\
**Created:** [June 18, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926 "2013-06-18T20:24:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![LinHut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e68b1a/32.png) [@LinHut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LinHut)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926/1 "2013-06-18T20:24:01Z")

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I have a 2005 Ford Freestyle that I had a mechanic look at the AC because it wasn’t shooting out cold air and only warm air was coming out when I stopped moving. He said that it needs two new expansion valves at a cost of $1200. Will this fix it and if its not fixed will it hurt the compressor. Maybe I should trade it in it has 200K miles on it. Help… Please!!! Thank-you!!!

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**Author:** ![Rod-Knox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926/2 "2013-06-18T20:31:26Z")

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I am somewhat skeptical that the problem is 2 failing expansion valves. You can open your hood and watch the fan/s at the radiator while someone cycles the AC on and off. When the AC is on and the compressor engages the fans should be on. If they are not that might be the problem.

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**Author:** ![LinHut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e68b1a/32.png) [@LinHut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LinHut)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926/3 "2013-06-18T21:36:21Z")

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Thanks. Will check it out.

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**Author:** ![Peg645](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f19dbf/32.png) [@Peg645](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peg645)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2013, 7:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-freestyle-ac-problem/79926/4 "2013-07-07T07:53:46Z")

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Had this problem previously - it’s very common with this vehicle - solved with a simple solution! You need to obtain a scroll valve and have your local A/C mechanic replace it. I found this on [myfordfreestyle.com](http://myfordfreestyle.com). Here’s the link to their discussion. [http://www.myfordfreestyle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5639](http://www.myfordfreestyle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5639)

My Ford dealer wanted me to replace the compressor. ☹