Automotive Air Conditioning Information Forum

To provide some closure, here's an update for those interested. As it turns out, the system was overcharged.

Some additional findings since my initial post:
Notably, a bulletin by GPD states that parallel flow condensers may require up to 20% less refrigerant.

Similarly (and in a mildly ...

Thanks for the response, John.

To answer your questions:

Year/Miles: It's a 2003 Excursion with approximately 180,000 miles.
Fan Clutch: The fan clutch is indeed new and was replaced as part of a larger engine overhaul – refreshing the A/C system was a "bonus" while everything was already out ...

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping to get some insights and validate my understanding regarding my Ford Excursion's A/C system. I'm running into some challenges optimizing its performance, especially with the aftermarket parallel flow condenser.

My Setup:
Vehicle: Ford Excursion V10
• A/C System: Fixed ...