Question 1

What does an air conditioning condenser do?

Accepted Answer

The condenser sits at the front of the radiator and is an integral part of your air conditioning (AC) system. It converts the refrigerant gas into a cold liquid to provide chilled air throughout your vehicle, to keep you and your passengers at a comfortable temperature on a hot day.

Question 2

How often should a condenser need replacing?

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A well-maintained and properly serviced condenser should last as long as your car will. However, as with all vehicle components, they’re prone to wear and tear, and leakage and blockage can create irreparable damage.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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A faulty air conditioner won’t affect your car’s MOT but it can affect the comfort of you and your passengers. It’s worth keeping your air conditioning running at its optimum performance as the impact it can have on your vehicle’s fuel efficiency could significantly affect the day-to-day cost of your motoring.

Question 4

What happens when we replace your condenser?

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Our efficient and fully qualified mechanics will check for possible fault codes relating to your air conditioning that could lead them directly to a condenser fault.
Wherever required your condenser will be replaced and you’ll be advised of any other connected or associated problems arising from its malfunction.
You will also be advised of any other parts that may need to be replaced for the best operation and health of your vehicle.
Once the faulty condenser has been replaced, our mechanics will test it thoroughly to ensure the correct running of the new part and make any adjustments required for its premium operation.

Question 5

What causes an AC condenser to stop working correctly?

Accepted Answer

There are a variety of reasons your **AC condenser **could need replacing. It could be that the fan has stopped functioning correctly, or that the condenser has developed a leak or blockage somewhere. It may be because it has become clogged by refrigerant contaminated with unwanted elements, infiltrating it from other parts of the system.
It’s also possible that objects being thrown up from the road—including gravel, litter and other debris—could cause damage to interfere with your condenser’s correct operation.

Question 6

Symptoms of a malfunctioning AC condenser

Accepted Answer

Your condenser could have stopped working correctly if you notice that the air conditioning in your car isn’t providing the usual levels of cold air as normal, or if it isn’t working at all.

Question 7

Your air con isn’t as cold as normal or not working at all

Accepted Answer

A ticking sound from your engine or areas of liquid leaking around the air conditioning unit are signs that your condenser could be malfunctioning.

Question 8

You can hear a ticking sound or see liquid

Accepted Answer

A malfunctioning condenser could also affect your fuel consumption, so if you notice that you’re not achieving your usual mpg, it could be time to have your condenser checked out.

Question 9

Ford

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The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker, founded by Henry Ford in 1903.
One of the most long-standing giants of the motoring industry with an estimated asset wealth of around $256 billion, Ford became a popular household name throughout the UK in the 1960s with the introduction of the Ford Transit, the Ford Escort and the Ford Capri.

Question 10

How popular is Ford in the United Kingdom?

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With the Ford Fiesta consistently winning accolades as the best selling car in the UK, it’s no surprise to hear that in 2018 there were approximately 5.5million Ford cars on the roads by the end of the year.With a proven track record for good value and sensible, practical driving, along with a dealership just around every corner, Ford has developed a method of sustaining great sales by giving drivers just what they need.

Question 11

Popular well-priced cars with a sturdy reputation

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There’s a Ford car for practically every sensible driver. Actually, there are a few Ford cars for the more daring driver too. Take a look at the history of RS and Cosworth models, both making an impact in the world of rally driving and touring car racing.While they’re better known for providing family transport that includes the Ka, the Fiesta and the Focus, Ford also produces the lavishly equipped Edge SUV, and also the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers too.

Question 12

And for something quite a lot less mainstream, Ford deliver some muscle

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From a very traditional and mainstream marque, it’s refreshing to see that they still deliver a great big slice of larger than life America—and the latest model Ford Mustang is no exception. If a Mondeo or a Focus isn’t really your thing, and even the RS models aren’t sporty enough, then the new Mustang’s brawny delivery of sleek lines powered by its 5-litre V8 engine could be just the thing. Failing that, the Ford GT supercar with its twin-turbo V6 won’t fail to turn heads. All £420k of it.

Question 13

Ford’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Ford ranked 18th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. What appears to be a middle of the road result for a middle of the road manufacturer, could be seen as a sensible achievement from the American marque, as most of the best performing brands are Japanese and Asian car manufacturers.

Question 14

Recent Ford recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Ford models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 15

01/04/2019 – Ford Mondeo and Ford S-Max (2010–2014)

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Overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause it to crack

Question 16

06/03/2019 – Ford Focus (2018)

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Bolts fixing front suspension may not be tightened to correct torque

Question 17

22/02/2019 – Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Ford Mondeo and Ford Transit Connect (2016–2018)

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Clutch pressure plate fracture

Question 18

12/02/2019 – Ford Focus Estate (2018–2019)

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The rear doors may open inadvertently

Question 19

08/02/2019 – Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom (2017)

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Incorrectly torqued left-hand seatbelt

Question 20

21/12/2018 – Ford GT (2016–2018)

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The rear wing valve block may leak oil

Question 21

21/12/2018 – Ford Focus (2018)

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A brake pedal hinge bolt does not meet specification

Question 22

19/12/2018 – Ford Mondeo (2017)

Accepted Answer

The roof opening panel glass is not correctly bondedAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

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