When idling in driveway, turn ac on high and car dies. While driving, turn on ac and motor tries to stall. Is it the ac unit?

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Asked by rickylee57 Jun 06, 2013 at 10:10 AM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Runs fine with ac off. Current weather is over 100 degrees outside.

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check the throttle body and idle air control valve. carbon build up can restrict air flow and once more load is introduced from the a/c compressor then it may not be enough air flow to keep the motor running.

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Start the engine and have someone watch the AC clutch when you turn the AC on. You may have a compressor, clutch or bearing failing. Then I'd look at what kbro suggests.

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Krso is probably right on. My 2003 was acting like that at idle, without the a/c on. Cleaned the throttle body completely and it stopped the problem.

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Tracy was correct. It was a failed compressor. Been replaced and running funeral.

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Tracy was correct. It was a failed compressor. Been replaced and running fine.

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How much is the cost to replace the air compressor on Ford 2004 Escape?

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IAC cleaned out, couple sprits in the throttle body and my 2002 Escape runs like a champ. Had been idleing to motor stop at startup and when I put the ac on when driving.

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