Rear A/C?

[jrmexplorer]

Does anyone know if we have a seperate A/C for the rear? I know in my Subaru Tribeca there was a seperate A/C unit for the rear and I would get A/C condensation dripping near the rear tire. I get the same dripping in the rear on my Explorer with the rear climate controls set to cool.

I cannot find anything on fords website or in manuals about having two A/C units.

Specifically, I'm wondering if fuel economy takes a hit by having the rear controls on.

-J

 

[TIO M]

I suspect it must have, because it blows way colder than the front. It makes sense since you say it drips water back there, I haven't personally noticed it. But I have rode in the third row seat and it gets extremely cold there than the second row not as much.

When traveling long distances I really didn't notice a drop in MPGs.

 

[willwitten]

The rear air has separate condensing coils In the back (where the air blows thru and gets cold).
It uses the same compressor on the engine as the front air.

 

[waskly]

it uses the same system as the front with the addition of a 2nd rear evaporator.

 

[TIO M]

Cool..

 

[jrmexplorer]

Ok, thanks - makes sense.