AC cool, Evaporator leak/replacement (detailed)
09-09-2017, 01:46 PM
#22
Senior Member
The evaporator leak is a common problem on these trucks. I've read numerous examples. I've also read people replacing the evaporator, either out of pocket or warranty, and then having to replace it again a year later. I believe this is why Ford extended the repair warranty to 2 years instead of only a year.
09-12-2017, 07:55 PM
#24
Not sure if $1500 makes sense when my mechanic charges like $68 to recharge it. It's annoying but I plan on trading in the next couple years. This is covered under the Ford Protect warranties but they send an inspector out and I'm sure he would find that. There goes that idea.
09-12-2017, 08:29 PM
#25
Senior Member
The evaporator leak is a common problem on these trucks. I've read numerous examples. I've also read people replacing the evaporator, either out of pocket or warranty, and then having to replace it again a year later. I believe this is why Ford extended the repair warranty to 2 years instead of only a year.
If your truck is sound and you (had) intended on keeping, I would have ford make the repair.
09-13-2017, 08:14 AM
#26
Senior Member
Thats why you should have Ford do the repair with a 2 year warranty. Personally, I have not read any posts about a year later repair again. I would need to know more about who did the repair and what brand repair parts were used to better understand the issues you refer to.
If your truck is sound and you (had) intended on keeping, I would have ford make the repair.
If your truck is sound and you (had) intended on keeping, I would have ford make the repair.
It's looking more and more like the best option for me. Gonna call my service writer again. Ugh. I was about to buy some new tires too. Ooh well. Lol.
09-13-2017, 08:35 AM
#27
Senior Member
Me too. Welcome to the club.
Not sure if $1500 makes sense when my mechanic charges like $68 to recharge it. It's annoying but I plan on trading in the next couple years. This is covered under the Ford Protect warranties but they send an inspector out and I'm sure he would find that. There goes that idea.
Not sure if $1500 makes sense when my mechanic charges like $68 to recharge it. It's annoying but I plan on trading in the next couple years. This is covered under the Ford Protect warranties but they send an inspector out and I'm sure he would find that. There goes that idea.
09-13-2017, 08:45 AM
#28
I think you are correct here. This is why im so on the fence. I wish Ford would just cover it even though im at 52k. A known issue, they should cover. I wanted an F250 but I have been looking at the 2500 Denalis on the road trying to picture owning one and its becoming easier. Even though im a couple years form buying one.
09-15-2017, 01:37 AM
#30
Senior Member
Well after weighing all my options I've decided to bite the bullet and have my Ford dealer make the repair. I just don't have the time to do it myself. She goes in on Monday.