# Another a/c problem on 2002 ford focus

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-a-c-problem-on-2002-ford-focus/19065>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** focus, airconditioning, ford\
**Created:** [September 3, 2008, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-a-c-problem-on-2002-ford-focus/19065 "2008-09-03T20:41:31Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![puddleofwords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/74df32/32.png) [@puddleofwords](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puddleofwords)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-a-c-problem-on-2002-ford-focus/19065/1 "2008-09-03T20:41:31Z")

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I have had a slew of problems with my 2002 Ford Focus. Just recently, the a/c went out… again. What could it be this time? And how much might I expect to pay?  
  
  
  
 current mileage: about 90,000  
  
  
  
 History (Abbreviated)  
  
 September 2006, 65,000 mi.: leak found; replaced evaporator core, recharged  
  
  
  
 May 2007, 72,000 mi.: replaced thermostat housing.  
  
  
  
 July, 2008: battery replaced; next week, a/c finicky, often no cool air.  
  
  
  
 July 2008, 88,000 mi.: alternator replaced.  
  
 For two weeks following this repair, A/C fine. Then, A/C stops blowing cool air. (In the meantime, engine making grinding, squeaking, and knocking noises.)  
  
  
  
 August 2008, 90,000 mi.: Replaced clutch, pulley compressor, and field coil; A/C recharged.  
  
  
  
 August 2008 - TWO DAYS AFTER LAST REPAIR (above), A/C went out (suddenly) - stopped blowing cool air.  
  
  
  
 Help? Please?

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**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-a-c-problem-on-2002-ford-focus/19065/2 "2008-09-03T21:31:54Z")

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You didn’t replace the orifice tube or the accumulator/drier.

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**Author:** ![oldschool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e19adc/32.png) [@oldschool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldschool)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-a-c-problem-on-2002-ford-focus/19065/3 "2008-09-03T21:42:41Z")

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Did you check for leaks after the repair? Is the system empty? Working as a DIY or was this done at a shop? What was the reason for the Aug 2008 repairs? Was it required to discharge the system for the Aug 2008 repairs? Were those engine noises ever delt with?

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**Author:** ![puddleofwords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/74df32/32.png) [@puddleofwords](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puddleofwords)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2008, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-a-c-problem-on-2002-ford-focus/19065/4 "2008-09-03T23:08:20Z")

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The engine noises were the reason for the August 2008 repairs(e.g., pulley compressor, etc.), and thus were taken care of. I believe discharge was required for repair. All of this was done at the dealership.