A/C Compressor Locked Up - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*BTRs X* · 04-11-2006, 04:42 PM

I have had trouble with my A/C system before, so this is no surprise. My A/C compressor locked up and I want to just bypass it....can I leave everything in place and just install a belt for an Explorer without A/C? Thanks.

*sn0border88* · 04-11-2006, 08:14 PM

yes

corriw · 04-17-2006, 08:00 PM

I can't believe you have the same problem as me. I have a 97 Limited, I tried to get a belt for it without air to by-pass, but Ford says they don't make one. They say they all came with air. I went to Canadian Tire with an approximate size I wanted and two belts later I got one that fit, but now my power steering shudders. I can't get any other size that's even close so now I am trying to free up the compressor pullley so I can put my original belt back on, even though I won't have air. If you find out a way to do this please let me know, as I don't have $1000. to put a new compressor in.

Thanks Corri...l

*sn0border88* · 04-17-2006, 09:26 PM

yes its different with second gens, they all had ac and dont make a belt ac delete option.

budwich · 04-18-2006, 10:32 AM

On GM, you can get an idler pulley that replaces your ac unit to keep the same belt configuration. Don't know if Ford also has such an idea.

*95exploderboy* · 04-18-2006, 06:42 PM

I'll sell you a working AC compressor off of a 95 Sport CHEAP!

HardTech · 05-02-2006, 12:46 AM

When my froze up and I wanted to replace it I looked for a shop to do it. They wanted 1000+ So I did i my self and paid under 420 total. So this may be a route FYI

Jose.O.Borja · 09-08-2008, 07:17 PM

I have issues with the A/C, I have charge it twice, and actually does cool the car, but after a doy or two it runs out of gas, 2 mechanics al ready cheked for licks, and they just keep saying its the compressor, but how come it cools when it´s full, and there is no escape of gas on the pipes, any help?

04-11-2006, 04:42 PM	#1
BTRs X Elite Explorer Maysville, KY '92 Explorer XL 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 683 Vehicle Specs	A/C Compressor Locked Up I have had trouble with my A/C system before, so this is no surprise. My A/C compressor locked up and I want to just bypass it....can I leave everything in place and just install a belt for an Explorer without A/C? Thanks. __________________ Brandon Ross '92 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 4cyl./5-Speed Daystar leveling kit

04-11-2006, 08:14 PM	#2
sn0border88 Master Apprentice Souderton, PA 1992 XLT Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,340 Vehicle Specs	yes __________________ My Photos---Emily Rose---SAS Thread---My Mug 1992 4dr XLT. SAS'ed HPD44/9" 5.13's Locked F/R 36" SX 1999 4.0 5spd sport on 31" BFG Muds

04-17-2006, 09:26 PM	#4
sn0border88 Master Apprentice Souderton, PA 1992 XLT Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,340 Vehicle Specs	yes its different with second gens, they all had ac and dont make a belt ac delete option. __________________ My Photos---Emily Rose---SAS Thread---My Mug 1992 4dr XLT. SAS'ed HPD44/9" 5.13's Locked F/R 36" SX 1999 4.0 5spd sport on 31" BFG Muds

04-18-2006, 06:42 PM	#6
95exploderboy Locked and Loaded Annapolis, MD and Lebanon, PA 1995 Sport Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 892 Vehicle Specs	I'll sell you a working AC compressor off of a 95 Sport CHEAP! __________________ 1995 Explorer Sport: Dana 44/9" Locked, Air Shocks, Stubler and more to come... 2004 F250 Powerstroke

04-17-2006, 08:00 PM	#3
corriw Wannabe Elite Explorer Toronto, Ontario 97 Limited Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	I can't believe you have the same problem as me. I have a 97 Limited, I tried to get a belt for it without air to by-pass, but Ford says they don't make one. They say they all came with air. I went to Canadian Tire with an approximate size I wanted and two belts later I got one that fit, but now my power steering shudders. I can't get any other size that's even close so now I am trying to free up the compressor pullley so I can put my original belt back on, even though I won't have air. If you find out a way to do this please let me know, as I don't have $1000. to put a new compressor in. Thanks Corri...l

04-18-2006, 10:32 AM	#5
budwich Wannabe Elite Explorer Ottawa, Ont 96 XL Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,962 Vehicle Specs	On GM, you can get an idler pulley that replaces your ac unit to keep the same belt configuration. Don't know if Ford also has such an idea.

05-02-2006, 12:46 AM	#7
HardTech Wannabe Elite Explorer Anna, Tx 95 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 198 Vehicle Specs	When my froze up and I wanted to replace it I looked for a shop to do it. They wanted 1000+ So I did i my self and paid under 420 total. So this may be a route FYI

09-08-2008, 07:17 PM	#8
Jose.O.Borja Wannabe Elite Explorer San Salvador, El Salvador Explorer Sport 4x2 2001 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	I have issues with the A/C, I have charge it twice, and actually does cool the car, but after a doy or two it runs out of gas, 2 mechanics al ready cheked for licks, and they just keep saying its the compressor, but how come it cools when it´s full, and there is no escape of gas on the pipes, any help?