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F-150 Lariat: Crew Cab..my air conditioner..compressor..cool down

 
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I have a F-150 Lariat Crew Cab my air conditioner is slow cooling. The compressor runs and it will cool but it takes a good ten minutes to cool down. Where can I add some Freon and what fluid do I use?

 

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2001 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 Auto

XXXXXXX XXXXX:
I had trouble adding Freon. I am not sure I am adding it in the right location and am not sure about the right fluid to use.

Submitted: 1691 days and 22 hours ago.
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Expert:  lostrider replied 1691 days and 22 hours ago.

HiCustomer this is lostrider

 

~what year is your truck?

 

~what size engine is in your truck?

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2001 F-150

5.4 V8

Customer replied 1691 days and 22 hours ago.

What fluid do I use and where do I put it?

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Expert:  lostrider replied 1691 days and 22 hours ago.

Thank you for the reply, the A/C system uses R134 Freon, and here are the locations of the charging ports.The low pressure port is located on the suction/accumulator dryer and the high side is located next to the condenser. here is a diagram.graphic

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