OEM Ford AC System Parts

The factory air system that came with your Ford car, SUV, or truck keeps you comfortable in all sorts of weather. The way that it cools, heats, and ventilates your passenger space is fairly simple, to be honest.

How Your Ford HVAC System Works

The air conditioning system has four major parts. A compressor pressurizes refrigerant and transforms it into hot gas. A condenser cools the gas, changing its form to liquid. The liquid runs through an expansion valve and turns back into a gas, but at low pressure this time. At this point, an evaporator quickly cools the gas down with a fan. Chilled air is then sent through your vents and into the cabin. Heating is an even more simple process. Hot coolant is extracted from the engine and sent to a heater core. A front-mount fan blows air over the core's fins to send warm air into the passenger space.

How to Identify AC System Problems

Over time, your HVAC system can struggle when keeping you and your passengers comfortable. Here are some signs to look for:

• A steamy cabin environment
• You notice the sweet smell of coolant
• You have trouble cooling the cabin

First thing you'll want to check is your cabin air filter to see if it's clogged and causing the problems. If it's in good shape, then you need to check the hoses and other AC system parts for failure. If something does need to be changed, make sure that you use the best part for your Ford model. That would be one made by Ford, since it's designed specifically for your vehicle. Our online parts department has everything you need for the project, in stock and ready to ship. Order today to save time and money!