This Ford Escape Has a Serious Problem
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- Опубликовано: 25 мар 2019
- This Ford Escape Has a Serious Problem, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Ford Escape review. How to fix car problems. Ford Escape problems. A serious problem in many Ford Escapes. How to fix air conditioning leaks in cars and trucks. Car AC problems and repair. Serious car problems. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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I have a 12’ escape. AC doesn’t work. I need to change the blower out (only works on setting 4) and then fix the AC.
Scotty Kilmer, had to store my ‘13 Explorer for 5 months...is there anything I should worry about before I start her up? I did an oil change/added fuel stabilizer before I left.
You have great content, but how are we supposed to know this is an AC video? I don’t really like these sensational video titles.
Rev up your leaking seals?
Bryan you need to change the blower mower control module/resister. It controls the 4 different speeds. It sounds like your blower motor is OK
So what you're saying is that Ford's refrigerant...
ESCAPED??????
Damage42X ha!
Haaaaa
Wait... If all the refrigerant had already leaked out, how could the sniffer have found the leak?
@@knowwhey7559 residual refrigerant from the spot it leaked from
Dammit
beat me to it!
Swisher sweet sales up 33 % thanks scotty
They're great smokes, once you remove the tobacco and insert the pot. 🔫😃👍
Hands up don't shoot!
Thats the states legalizing pot
Kilmer Garage.....the best place in town to take a leak!!!!!!!!!!
C'mon Scotty...
Ya gotta love this!
@@phuku177 LOL, maybe I'm on the $#!T list hahaha
@@phuku177 One more thing.....if Scotty has not heard that one yet......well....I just don't see that happening. Oldies know oldies! (horse laughing teeth)
Leonardokite - LMEver-Lovin'AO! EXCELLENT!
Leonardokite lol
This is our exact car. It has literally this exact problem and I was just about to bring it to the shop!!! Thanks Scotty!
Just had mine replaced... $430...
Scotty you killed me with the blunt wraps 😂😂 “buy one share it with your friends “ 😂😂
i feel like not a lot of other mechanics would never vacuum out moisture
They would otherwise they would have to do the job again
Rodney W as a mechanic i believe you are correct, however I ll bet you will be billed for it by a lot of them.
I wouldn't trust those mechanics to change a wiper blade.
@Frankie Bleddyn - If any pressure is still in the system no air and moisture can get in. The pressure switch will disconnect the compressor clutch well before the system is empty of refrigerant.
@Frankie Bleddyn - If it's an old car and the leak is very slow you can recharge the system yourself several times for what it would cost to repair it.
Grats on 2-MILLION subs Scotty!!!
Good video Scotty! I agree on the screw clamps! The first time I sat on my dad's car's Fender while he was working on one it was a 1960 Rambler classic 4 door. One of the earliest lessons he taught me it was use those nice stainless steel screw clamps on hoses. It was either that or how to oil the centrifical Advance on the distributor! Yes I still remember how that works! That ramp looks classic ran like a top! It had the push-button transmission and Wing vents front and back! Dad taught me a lot of stuff about many different things not just cars. Dad was a jack of many trades and a master of the few. I was better at laying cinder block than he was though! He made his mortar too stiff.
"The Sniffer" - love it! Dare walk around a shopping centre with that beeping at people when you're waiting in line...
I know the squeeze clamps are hard to deal with but they are good clamps because lines shrink and expand and rot over time and the spring clamps can just keep squeezing tighter even if the hose starts to deteriorate a screw clamp is good but once the hose shrinks its loose just saying 🤔🤔
Darrin8112 yep I’ve had small leaks over time when using stupid screw hose clamps. I now reuse the spring clamps whenever possible.
Yea, I'm really wondering why Scotty decided to replace them with those screw clamps, I've used them before and most of them are made cheaply and rust or snap off over time. I have my original 22 year old Toyota 4Runner constant pressure hose clamps that I have taken off and put back on with a pair of pliers several times without any problems, they always have full tension and much thicker than the cheaper clamps. Not once have I ever had a hose leak with them, maybe the ford ones are crap.
Spring clamps also put uniform pressure around the hose, while screw clamps create a pressure point at the screw housing. Even though they're not as versatile as a screw clamp, a spring clamp is the better choice
Kilmer did an oopsie i a actually prefer the squeeze clams instead of trying to unscrew something
@ And cheap screw clamps made in China either slip or snap off at the screw housing. Buy quality clamps and you won't have an issue
Outstanding, thank you again for timely instruction!
It seems this would be an all day project.. Thanks Scotty for showing how it all goes.
Great Scotty, we all love these hands-on repair videos; keep 'em coming .....!!!!!!!
nice to see you fixing cars again on youtube
When did he stop 🛑
@@alexapexgod4643 he did not but he had made fewer of the car repair video lately
ming nguyen he makes them every Tuesday read the deception
You are amazing! You make everything look so easy!!
The magic of editing. But also equipment and experience.
Hi Scotty; love your analysis and commentary. I have a question about rebuilt automatic transmissions. Are there any such services who produce rebuilds that almost always last 100k+ miles? For example by using improved components to compensate for the most common flaws.
BTW...Thanks a million for all the great videos 👍😃
I have a Ford Escape 2006 XLT. That car is a tank. 158,000 miles and used it for 7 years with only changing an alternator last year, a thermostat this year and that's it.
Thermometer??
And the engine last year
My first car ever was a 2006 Ford Escape. That tank took me though everything and put up with it like a champ. I still curse the day I sold it
Game Over go to hear what
Bmw M3 e46 how do you know was you at his house
So glad I started following your RUclips page Mr. Kilmer. 👍👍👍👌👌👌
One of the problems i have had on every single 90s GM i have owned is the pump for the AC having the clutch stop working. In at least 2 of them it was a relay issue because when i connected it temporarily to a switch it worked. They had plenty of pressure and no leaks, but the AC wasnt cooling.
On an d Cavalier i sold it and showed the buyer why the AC wasn't working but was an easy fix and later i bought the car back and he had it still on the switch. Sure, the AC blew colder than hell but i don't think it was good.
Scotty, love your videos and they're really informative; I've always used your video and as reference. I'm in Japan and I own a 1975 Toyota Celica, RA25, 4 speed lift back for awhile now. It either came from the lot with out a/c or the previous owner took it out. How would I go about getting another a/c system in it? Should I go OEM or aftermarket stand alone?
Yay! Now I know how to "put all the stupid pieces" back together. Thanks for showing my model.
I gotta tell 'ya Scotty, this is one of the best channels on youtube. I'm 65 years old, and I've done my share of busting my knuckles with wrenches. Your show is addicting man.
How’s it going
Spring clamps create uniform pressure around the hose and allow for hose shrinkage over time. If the proper spring clamp tool is used they are easy to work with. The other option is to use aircraft quality t-bolt clamps which provide uniform tension around the hose.
Had a problem with mine when I first bought it. The TCV valve apparently was getting clogged by some beads leaking from a cylinder container in the system. I think it helped regulate moisture or something.
It's working ever since. Thank God, knock on wood.
That's why I was able to get mine for 5000 instead of 5700 bucks. They said it was a simple fuse, but my dad and I smelt that BS from a mile away.
Just wanted to let you know your video helped me change out my condenser... 🙏🏾
Great Videos, learn a lot, keep them coming.
I have a 2011 Escape 3.0 V6 AWD.
Bought in 2013 with 40, 500 on the clock.
She just turned 263k yesterday and still going strong.
This past year I've had to replace lower front control arms, bushings, ball joints, inner/outer tie rods and just installed the 5th set of sway bar link pins.
Next project is struts and shocks...and A/C repairs.
Compressor went out right after it started sounding like gravel in a food processor.
Ice cold right to the end.
Replaced the condensor, lines, dryer and expansion valve last year due to a trans. fluid leak in the condensor.
She's a stubborn beast!
Would you know if the second and third gear shift were rougher after start up were a common problem? Everything I’ve seen pointed to it being common but I’ve heard transmission flushes help with that. I just got myself a 2012 v6 with 57k miles
This (car make) (car model) has a SERIOUS problem
nothing beats your Batmobile.....except of course a Toyota Celica.
Escapes are awesome. Owned 2! 04 SEL AWD & 2014 SE AWD EcoBoost. Flawless. Mom traded her miserable CRV for 17 Escape SE ...she loves the EcoBoost & strong feel.
@@Davido50 I have to disagree on my own opinion just because it's a Ford literally every Escape I see is making a really weird metallic scraping noise in the front from 2013 to 2019 they're all making the same sound even when they were brand new the older ones
And if my memory is correct one of my EA's in school has a CRV or HRV either way it's a Honda and I don't mind it it's nice and quiet inside
@@silasmcgee3647 not ours bud. They 1st or 2nd best selling SUV every year since 2000. GDI is generally noisier but they on Gen2 EcoBoost. Millions out there doing fine. Better than Honda CRV 1.5 turbo engine issues...there newest motor!
Enjoyed watching you do that swap out. Thx
What a fantastic channel. Ty for sharing your hard earned knowledge.
Rev up your ‘94 Celica’s serious problem...oh wait it doesn’t have one
Yeah it has a serious problem it just wont die.
You try to crush it at the scrap yard and it one rainy night in the flash of lightning you see the Celica 4 headlights in your bedroom window.
Mr. QueasySounds like the Stephen King Movie Christine !
Great channel ya have here buddy! Thanks!
Dang!!! A real A/C evap repair by Scotty! Love it!
That was the condenser....the evaporator is in the cabin.
Love your videos Scotty! From a Houstonian to another 👍
Awesome new segments Scotty
youtube's favorite mechanic! THANK U!!!
Scotty, you frequently recommend to buy tools with friends to split the cost, but one of those friends will inevitably lose the tool or move and "forget" the tool isn't just theirs.
I think it's best to buy your own tools.
Otherwise, I love the videos. Keep up the great work!
Never share, or loan tools to anybody, you'll never get them back, or you'll only get them back after they're broken.
Hey Scotty could you please do a review on 09-2012 ford escapes. Thank you in advance!
Are for escapes reliable? How do they compare to Toyota RAV4 and Honda crv?
I've been wondering that too. I've been trying to decide between an escape and a crv since they pretty much look the same.
Gabmax101 The 3.0 V6 and 2.5 I4's are super reliable. 2013 and up got Ecoboost engines. I've hear a lot of issues with the 2013 to 2016 models but the 2017's not so much. My 2.0 ecoboost is at 65K miles and no issues. CRV's are reliable too
@@damariuseaton6678 I got a 2017 blacked out Titanium with the 2.0. I bought it at 79,000 miles as well. Only issue or concern is that the transmission shifts kinda hard sometimes. Do you have the same issue?
Juan Hernandez I actually do, only when I run it cold. When it runs warm, it shifts good
Nice. Repairs
Great for building confidence😁👍
Unfortunately I have to take my car to the Rapist's shop here in newark ,the AC problem here is never a leaking hose o some leaking gasket, it's always the compressor or some other expensive part
blackmambalim the rapist’s shop? I wouldn’t go there...
I used to have a VW that ran out of refrigerant every 3 months. The Stealership repair shop checked for leaks every 4 months for 2 years and said that they could never find one. They just would charge me for them to check for a leak, claim they couldn't find one, and refill the refrigerant so that they could keep getting my money.
@@slowanddeliberate6893 That sucks!
blackmambalim truer words have never been spoken.
Thanks for sharing this. I need to replace my ac Condenser on my 2011 and this is going to help out a lot👍
Scottys cat is more famous than most ppl reading this.
There's not too many cats that have survived sitting overnight soaking inside a bucket of Laundry soap
and cleaner than most of them, too.
At least you said most.
Spring clamps are superior on rubber hoses and similar connections because they apply even pressure. Worm gears will cause problems over time, especially if they are over-tightened.
Evening Scotty! Love the videos
evening and thanks!
Keep the spring clamps. They apply constant, even pressure all around the hose, even when the hoses flex or shrink/expand over time
Scotty, with the leak letting air into the system, wouldn't you replace the receiver/dryer as well?
A family member has an 06 Escape, bought it brand new. It's been an excellent vehicle.
Scotty is a legend with the graphics! It's funny every time
I love all of your videos!
Hi Scotty? Can I ask you a few questions about our suv?
Our air conditioner button/switch is not working anymore. In fact we have to tap under the dash board area to get it to turn on. Is that safe?
A few months ago the car kept turning off when we tried to go up hills. we eventually got the car services and changed the coils. But from the beginning the car’s muffler has a lot of smoke and we have to keep putting oil in the vehicle every week. That’s not normal. Why is the oil burning so much? There is no visible oil or coolant leaks?
Yesterday we put some royal purple 10-30 oil in the car and it drove good. It even didn’t start smoking at first. But this morning the car shut off then we turned it back on a big puff of smoke came out the muffler. Then the car started driving normal again?
Good info as always.
The sniffer is quick, fast, swift, brisk, and doesn't take that long. Love ya Scotty....
Great one Scotty 👍👍👍
Scotty, couldn't happen at a better time for me ! I have to change the A/C condenser on my 1990 Lincoln Mark V11! Now I'm going to try and do it myself! Thanks again, you're the best!👍👍🐈🐈🐈
Ed Barner if I follow Scottys directions, I think I can do it myself! I've also got some help( if I should need it) from my Nephew, whose a very skilled mechanic !
Good ole boy mechanic I had in KY told me 20 years ago that he can find a leak on any car. He said he went to a seminar at a Ford dealer and during the break they went out in the showroom and found leaks on brand new cars. Some shady mechanics use these to sell a lot of expensive parts you don't need. Not everybody is honest like you Scotty.
My favorite series!
Always helpful
Top tip scotty. Those detectors are ok. But the best way to use them, if you know you have a leak but need to pinpoint it. Whack the heater on, and the a/c but stop the condenser fan running it will increase the pressure of the gas what's left in the system if there is any and you can bubble check it
Also if you are in the UK. You cant fix it yourself as you can't handle refrigerant without your FGAS cert.
Hello Scotty! Happy Birthday!🎉
hello, thanks it's about half a year early though
Scotty, could you make a video about that buttery looking stuff inside the radiator expansion tank, or on an oil cap? My Opel definetly has some problems with the engine, and I would like to hear more about problems like this from you, because i'm afraid that it might be head gasket problem
Screw clamps I used those on my 1988 Toyota Tercel (Don't laugh it was given to me, okay you can laugh I did when I sold it) when I replaced the radiator and hoses. A mechanic umm Technician said I should use the spring ones he said Pat Goss talked about it , they supposedly exert even pressure where the screw clamps if over tighten can put pressure on one spot and with the radiators being plastic it can cause problems later.
I've be using screw type clamps for years with no problems in fact I keep a few in my tool kits for my motorcycle and car.
Scotty. Time to upgrade to battery tools. Thanks for the videos.
Liked the sound of the device 😍 works for ghosts detection too?
Very Kool item. Good info. Scotty.
How do I ask Scotty a question if I am not on social media?
Just in case Scotty reads these comments: I am wondering what you think of the Lexus SC430 and if there are specific years to get or avoid, and if there is a limit to how much mileage I should stop at. My big concern is the wear and tear on the retractable roof.
Thanks for answering if you see this.
Quality content is why I watch & this is quality content.
You should do a video sprinter vans!
Cool repair video!
I don't know where you live but the weather is always perfect!
I prefer squeeze clamps in areas where you have easy access because it is much faster to undo and redo plus it doesn't slide up and down when loose.
Ford Tech here. On those model year escapes the accumulators like to leak or plug up too. Theres a tsb for a poor design of the cowl drain that causes them to rot out along with the blower motor resistor. If you cant find a leak hook up a gauge and see if the high side is 250psi+. Hope this helps some people
I love the buy " a ciggarillo ..... Share it with ya friends lmao nice sneaky humor
Good evening Mr.kilmer, ur wiggling it again, like it!
Love you Scotty!
Thank you Scotty
Hey Scotty I’m thinking of buying a 2019 Chevy Traverse. Do you recommend this vehicle?
You didn't replace the receiver-drier/accumulator?
Glad I'm not the only one who didn't catch this.
Hey scotty like the channel i have a question about my 04 Pontiac vibe the battery keeps dying after 2 new batterys and the mechanics i take it too says they can't find anything wrong hoping you might know anything about my vehicle and that problem. Thanks!
I lost it when it gave that alert and the "DANGER WILL ROBINSON" came up.
Man these videos save so much 💰
Probably a good idea to replace the filter drier as these can self destruct.
1:31 DANGER WILL ROBINSON!
Scotty, you crack me up!
I cannot stop replaying 1:31 with Danger Will Robinson memes 😂
Scotty is that AC leak detector you linked in description really the one you'd recommend for a budget/diy?
The blunt wraps, I'm dead.
Hey Scott, what do you think about the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE? I bought it well maintained and after a thorough tune up done by me, I get more gas mileage. From 13-15 mpg to 16-18 mpg on the city and 23-25 mpg hwy.
Hey Scotty on this you said that the refrigerant was already empty but you were still able to detect the leak with the sniffer. If my a/c has been out all winter would there still be enough to detect it with the sniffer or do i need to use a different method?
Great great job Scooty
Wait... shouldnt you replace the reciever drier/accumulator and the TXV/orfice tube since the system was exposed to air?
Scotty what's ur opinion of the 2007 dodge magnum SRT8? I'm getting a used car soon and I need a sedan or a wagon. What do u recommend?
Excellent video.
Scotty what's wrong when you have to keep AC or Fan on to avoid engine from overheating?
Hey Scotty, a friends got a clone of the escape (tribute 05) and keeps stalling while driving. Ran the scanner for codes....not a thing. IAC Valve sprayed out airbox and throttle system in working condition. Any ideas? Bogs down and stalls during drive between 30miles an hour and under, has to floor it to get past it.
I wish all repairs would be this fast!
@scottykilmer Congrats on 2 million plus subscribers. Keep up the great work.
I've got a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and my garage told me that the A/C condenser has a leak and needs to be replaced. Since it's a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, the leak has negatively affected the MPG since the A/C is used to keep the hybrid battery running optimally in the 2009 model year. I was getting about 35MPG before and now I get about 30MPG. Can you tell me what the average cost should be to get a new A/C condenser installed ? Thanks!
5:13: "Welll times up now I put all the stupid pieces back on"😹😹😹
Scotty, you never stop amazing me with your powerful brain!