My A/C compressor keeps breaking down and I no longer trust the mechanic to fix it. I don't know what is causing the compressor to break down. Does anyone know what would be the approximate price range for a Ford dealer to fix this problem, from the least to the most they can possibly charge?

Thanks

 

Not knowing all the circumstances of the reason for the compressor having to be replaced it is almost impossible to estimate what the cost could be since we don't know what the original problem was , what the mechanic did to correct it , what else maybe should've been replaced and maybe wasn't can you see why it is now with the present info practically impossible to give any worthwhile estimate to correct the problem(s). It's like going to the doctor and telling him my foot hurts while still having your shoe on, Not always easy to do untill the system can be completely checked out. ,,,,,,,,hanky

 

If the A/C compressor keeps failing, then you most likely have one of 3 problems or a combination of all three.

1. A plugged orifice that has never been changed causing oil starvation. If it was replaced and the condensor was never replaced, it's being re-plugged.
2. Never replaced the condensor that stores compressor pieces & crud until the new compressor starts running, then the pieces & crud are dislodged to plug up the orifice causing oil starvation.
3. Too little oil in the system causing oil starvation to the compressor.

My suggestion would be to...

1. Remove the failed compressor (trash or return if under warranty. May not be returnable if system wasn't properly cleaned before installing).
2. Removed the condensor (trash, these are NON-FLUSHABLE).
3. Remove the Dryer/Receiver (trash, should always be replaced anytime the system is opened).
4. Remove the orifice (trash, most likely plugged with compressor parts and crud).
5. Flush the evaporator, high and low side lines.
6. Install a new condensor.
7. Install a new compressor.
8. Install a new orifice.
9. Install a new dryer/receiver.
10. Install POLYMAX2 oil (my A/C oil of choice) which is a NON-HYGROSCOPIC (add 2-3 oz. into the compressor, 2-3 into the low pressure line and the rest into the dryer/receiver for a system total of 9 oz.)
11. Install new O-ring and re-connect everything together.
12. Pull a vacuum and hold for 30 minutes.
13 Add 22 oz. R-134a to the system.
14. Clean up, put your tools away and be COOL.

I can go on and on, but have done so in numberous other A/C posts (review them at your leisure).