2004-2008 Ford F-150 ac compressor replacement

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This video shows you how I replaced an AC compressor on a 2005 Ford F-150. This is the 11th generation F series truck. This might work for the 12th generation F-series as well but not completely sure.
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@ericfairchild2973 11 ай бұрын

This was the best explanation and example I've found. I only have an issue with the "prism" (ac manifold hose) but I needed to fully grasp a bit more of the system so I stayed the whole time

@Matthias53787 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for getting the close-up shot of the connector. That's what I needed.

@Richard-4940 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video man. Super helpful. Thank you for showing step by step

@erictownsend8711 2 ай бұрын

That is a FANTASTIC VIDEO. vERY CLEAR CAMERA WORK AND PROCEDURES VERY WELL EXPLAINED. I learned a lot about the proper tools that are needed to do the job. I'm headed outside RIGHT NOW to start dissassembly so i can now replace the AC compressor in my 2006 Mark LT truck. Thank you VERY much for sharing your knowledge; it will save me a TON of money. PLEASE make more videos like this (about 2004-2008 F150) I have subscribed.

@williamshemendera2378 7 ай бұрын

This guy is great. Followed him step by step all the way through. Good job my man. Thank you very much

@SamMobleyLiving Ай бұрын

How hard is this really?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Ай бұрын

Hardest part I think is blindly removing the ac line bolt. Aside from that it’s pretty straightforward.

@joses.salmeron4181 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your hard work and the teach us how to do it I really do appreciate it

@jorgetoloza269 Жыл бұрын

Great video, explained thoroughly...thanks..

@treydinatrent Ай бұрын

Good video, but I hate to tell ya, I have done several of these, and all of them I pulled them from underneath, especially if it is 2wd.

@JerryWDaviscom Жыл бұрын

Great camera work and explanations. Liked and sub'd.

@markk7075 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video!!! Thank you! If youre keeping your f150 for a while do yourself a favor and cut your fan shroud in half(driver side and pass side) horizontally. Drill holes and zip tie when replacing .Then you only need to remove the small bolts holding the fan on.

@GreenMachineXXII Жыл бұрын

For the fan clutch i highly recommend the lisle 43300 pneumatic fan clutch removal tool or something similar comes off so easy with a air hammer

@anthonytrodriguez7166 Жыл бұрын

Cool and easy procedure

@jeanbernardjoseph587 Жыл бұрын

👍 you are the man excellent job

@tommello9525 5 ай бұрын

Great job

@Khylur_Getz 3 ай бұрын

On most Ford's there is a sticker with a diagram of the serpentine belt routing that's attached to that first plastic shroud that you removed which covered the frame/radiator mounts.

@DCurzio 10 ай бұрын

I wanted to comment and thank you for this really great, well done video (as well as the dryer video). A couple of things I wanted to bring up that I noticed. #1 I left the bracket on by the power steering pump but removed the upper radiator hose. Felt that was easier. #2 This is clearly a 2WD vehicle. The 4WD is a bit harder as the shaft is in the way #3 Getting the compressor lines unbolted were a bit harder than it appeared here

@Thatsrealnice 2 ай бұрын

That’s real nice thank you

@ferrarimobileco5147 5 ай бұрын

Great job! Seems sort of easy, im about to do the same on a 04 explorer with a 4.6L V8 4x4, from what I’ve seen on other videos does the ac compressor need to be oiled? And is it really necessary to vacuum the lines/compressor after installing the new ac compressor?

@raphaelroberson1129 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very detailed for removal. I think you removed too much the ac is basically under the right front wheel well. I think I can do this one. You didn't feel the need to replace the hose ?? Do you have any concerns about what's left over in the lines ? Having more to do explains taking more off. Any concerns about the Condenser?? .

@jesuscasassr5562 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@sintruder 12 күн бұрын

Tip for you from an old mechanic, take your fan, and shroud out before doing anything with the belt. The belt, and pulleys are a million times easier with the shroud, and fan out of the way, plus the water pump wont spin with the belt on it. Doing the belt first saves you no time, just makes things more difficult.

@Austinshook97 7 ай бұрын

Can anyone explain to me how I get the electric sensor of the nut I can’t get anything on the 36 mm nut without taking it off and it doesn’t seem anyone shows how to do this

@hgallegos915 Жыл бұрын

My buddy helped me do it…. Its a HELL of a job… we had to use extensions , skinny hands…. Pain in the…..

@lanceanderson5898 Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t get a ratchet on mine due to the exhaust manifold or a wrench because the bolt is inset in the block. I put the socket on the bolt head and I couldn’t get my finger between it and the manifold. Any suggestions? 2006 4.6 4wd.

@lanceanderson5898 Жыл бұрын

1/4” ratchet

@livegooddad 4 ай бұрын

What hole do you put the oil in? Also did you have to depressurize the system if so whats the best way to do that? Im confident I can do this job but idk really what you need to do for these steps and can you just replace the compressor and fill it with freon and good to go or do you need that whole ac set thing you check high and low with?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair 4 ай бұрын

Ac evacuation and charge should be done at a professional shop. That’s where this truck was.

@bennettwallace6004 Жыл бұрын

Do you remember the specific reason the customer wanted the AC compressor and dryer replaced? I just finished a timing job and now in the middle of changing out the passenger exhaust manifold and had the dryer and compressor pulled to gain access to everything I needed to do. I'm wondering whether to change out these items as preventive maintenance or just go with - if it's not broke why fix it. Thanks

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

His compressor seized up. Makes sense to replace both.

@jordanleonard5534 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome videos. However I have a ac related question. I installed the new compressor and dryer. The compressor clutch won't come on. I can jump the relay and it comes on. Bought new relay and it won't kick on with relay. Anybody tell me why?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

Did you recharge the system?

@trilldawggy4544 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Seems totally unnecessary taking the fan and shroud off. Also did you fill and cycle oil in the new compressor? The tractors i work on come filled with pag oil to spec. But passenger vehicle compressors come dry and will lock up after 30 sec if installed dry

@biglazybilly Ай бұрын

take belt off comp,and unbolt comp

@donaldlord9596 11 ай бұрын

hey i am just woundering where can you find those bolts at cus mine is all rusted and one broke and all i need is those bolts can any one tell me or give me a link to order some i have a 2005 ford f150 fx4 5.4

@HelpingHandAutoRepair 11 ай бұрын

Go to a local fire dealership. Best way

@tmartis93 10 ай бұрын

Does this also apply to a 2004 expedition 5.4? Great video btw 🙏🏽

@HelpingHandAutoRepair 10 ай бұрын

It may be similar.

@jasonpastor6315 Жыл бұрын

I tried all size ratchet’s and wrench 🔧 and couldn’t properly fit them on that top bolt that goes in between the ac lines because of the exhaust manifold. Do you have any other idea or way I could take it off because I really don’t want to have a mechanic do it for me and I want to save myself some money .

@robertkennedy1666 Жыл бұрын

I'm having the same problem I'm going to try to use an impact... Socket keeps slipping off at that angle

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

No impact. I used a 1/4” ratchet with a short socket.

@juliuseckles6037 Ай бұрын

Great job 💯

@hgallegos915 Жыл бұрын

We had to loosen the fan shroud. It went out trough the top.

@ctb2814 Жыл бұрын

Why did you remove the fan and shroud if the ac compressor come out from the bottom.

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

I had other things to do on this truck as well. You could probably do this job without removing the fan shroud, however while under the truck, I found it much easier to reach around the front of the motor to get the ac line off as well as being able to have a correct range of motion for the ratchet on the upper bolt.

@210GrainsOfJustice Жыл бұрын

Gotta swap mine out 2006 king ranch, looks easy.

@delliott777 Жыл бұрын

I support removing the Fan and Shroud. The exhaust manifold is in the way, and I am more worried about getting debris in the new one. The compressor won’t come out from the bottom with the AC lines attached. So, the time and place of installing the hoses to compressor can reduce risk of getting dirt inside. I’m in the midst of doing this job, now.

@HappyJF 11 ай бұрын

If you have a 4x you need to remove it through the fan shroud

@michaellopez4018 11 ай бұрын

You will need the extra room to disconnect the high low lines on compressor. As well as the electrical harness.

@juniorpenalozasaucedo9464 Жыл бұрын

Can the ac compressor cause a coolant leak around the same area?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

No. Coolant is not present in an AC system.

@HWoodCreations Жыл бұрын

What about the refrigerant? Do you have to drain the system before removing the lines from the top of the unit? Thanks for the video.

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@HWoodCreations Жыл бұрын

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair How involved is that?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

I don’t have an ac machine so I took it to my buddies shop to have him evacuate the system. Any auto repair facility should be able to perform that for you for a fee of course.

@furious4203 Жыл бұрын

@HelpingHandAutoRepair when did you get it flushed before or after replacing the compressor

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

Evac the system, replace the compressor, recharge system.

@gregporter6299 Жыл бұрын

What brand compressor did you buy? Did you replace the condenser?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

Customer bought one from autozone I think. I replaced the ac drier and expansion valve.

@gregporter6299 Жыл бұрын

I ended up buying a full kit with compressor, dryer, hoses, condenser, etc. made by UAC. I have a lift and installing the compressor with the manifold was a royal PITA! I ended up installing the manifold on the new compressor first then slid the assembly into position from the front. Good video. It helped a lot.

@leslie9271 2 ай бұрын

engine size?

@rwes2940 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to evacuate the ac system?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

Yes, unless you know the Freon has all leaked out and the system has no pressure anymore.

@aurellioroccone2150 Жыл бұрын

Do it underneath flip over the cover remove the fan compressor 3 bolts align the screws and it's out

@nicholasthompson1215 Жыл бұрын

I don't think all shrouds fold up like that lol I know what you're saying though its nice

@AlphadogFJB 11 ай бұрын

Is it a 5.4 or 4.6?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair 11 ай бұрын

5.4

@rockerbigjoe5711 11 ай бұрын

Is this a 4×4?

@lazzjayymedia2953 7 ай бұрын

Not at all. If you have a 4x4 you will not be able to remove it from the bottom. Loosen the 3 bolts and pull it out from the top

@frankcabrera3710 Ай бұрын

You can remove just the large plastic intake that runs from front fender to air filter housing. No need to remove everything, the first 15 min of work are unnecessary

@leslie9271 2 ай бұрын

5.7L?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair 2 ай бұрын

This is a ford. So it is a 5.4 triton

@Dudemieser Ай бұрын

This is old But the thing comes out without all this bs

@BABY_BETLOG Жыл бұрын

4x4?

@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

I honestly don’t remember. This is a customer’s car.

@lazzjayymedia2953 7 ай бұрын

Nope

@RobertoLezama-lw5tj 4 күн бұрын

En español

@LoganDidItYT Жыл бұрын

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@HelpingHandAutoRepair Жыл бұрын

Lol, my work shirt of choice is a white tee.

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@lewisdriver9111 Жыл бұрын

He did a lot of unnecessary work

@Khylur_Getz 3 ай бұрын

Criticizing without offering suggestions. Reminds me of an old foreman whose dad was the boss, but the guy didn't know how to do anything except sit in the truck and play Candy Crush. There are soo many amazing sketches of him performing lewd sexual acts on OSB now covered by drywall in many of Richmond's finest apartment complexes. Is your name Lewis Hardesty by chance? 😂