Great idea made the valve swap way way easier that back plate will definitely fall back into the truck if you don't do something like this. Local Ace had 100mm sections of m5 threaded rod that worked just as well. Thanks for uploading saves the DIYer a boat load of heart ache haha.
Awesome video. I bought the valve and took it to work with me so I could find the right bolt to use like you did with the brake line. We have a huge assortment of bolts in our tool crib. Found the exact size (in metric) and cut the heads off so now I can change out my valve.
Thank you!!!! I bought an 11 at auction and the AC held a charge, but no love. Anyways, followed your procedure and worked great (dont know why i was sure the brake line needed an SAE thread, once i cut a metric thread i was golden)
Thanks a lot sir , my 2013 fan was working on high speed and so noisy 😟😟, bought a valve for $80 from dealer and was lucky to find your video, car and ac back to normal, best tips on your special bolt🙏🙏🌺
This is such a great video! Im dealing with my fan kicking in hight almost all the time when i have the a/c and the air is not as cold as it should be. Im about to replace this valve tomorrow morning
Make sure you refill it with exactly 24oz of refrigerant. I’ve seen a few people overcharge slightly and see similar symptoms even after replacing the valve.
I just wanted to add that my fan was constantly being forced into high mode and this video made me realize my system may be over pressurized after recharging. I released some pressure and my issue was resolved. Thank goodness! I was ready to replace the txv.
Thanks for the video. I am about to change my expansion valve as well. My ac is semi cold and the compressor stays running continuously and doesn’t cycle on and off. I was told it’s the expansion valve not closing and it needs to be replaced.
Haven’t seen that type of valve failure on these trucks, but it won’t hurt to change it. While you’re doing that, add a small amount of PAG 46 oil with fluorescent dye, just in case you have a leak somewhere. Make sure to put the system in a vacuum for at least 20-30 minutes to boil out moisture. Then charge with exactly 24 ounces of R134a. These trucks are fussy about the charge level. Best of luck!
I am being told by the dealership that my 2017 Ecoboost 3.5 needs a new water pump and thermostat because it doesn't push enough water through the engine, in turn causing the high speed fan to run nonstop. I call BS on that. I'm changing the expansion valve first.
Thanks for video, very helpful and well detailed, I do have a little doubt though on the expansion valve getting faulty, would it be possible that after few years of operation and a couple of refrigerant refill the system is overcharged and thus causing the high pressure, the fact that you empty it and refill to the OEM recommended qty might just be the cure alone. There are millions of expansion valves operating for 30 years plus in cars or other industries without trouble. Maybe f150 owners are very kin on having everything perfect and going too often to A/C guy or buying their own cans and not measuring the qty in the system. It appears I am one of the above. just thinking...
guess Im old school, two questions, 1 I guess no one uses fender covers any more? and why couldnt you use a threaded rod or a bolt with the head cut off, may be a little easier to get than a brake line , then thread it, or am I missing something?
Very neat indeed, live and learn, most kind of you for sharing it with us, blessings to you and your love ones, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres.
I see the kit comes with 2 washers. Is that all that is needed to change the Expansion valve? What about the back side where the block gets screwed into? I have a 2016 F150
You’re gonna want the other two sealing washers. I don’t understand why they don’t include them. I keep a kit with multiple sizes so I had them on hand. A lot of times you can buy an “installer kit” that will have every sealing washer and o-ring for the whole system for very cheap.
Awesome videos I have issue whit ford f150 2011 5.0 extended cab already replace a/c compré/ expansion valve / a/c condenser new blower motor and still poor on cold air inside and I feel blower is not blowing enough air inside the cab my rear seat all the time got hot cuse is not enough air
I recently looked at a friends truck (2013) with similar complaints. Turns out his evaporator is covered in dust and grime because these trucks don’t have cabin filters. We brainstormed a few ideas on how to clean the evaporator without pulling the dash, but since he’s a bit of a mechanic himself he will probably try it himself. If you have a digital inspection camera you can remove the blower motor resistor and have a glance at the condition of the blower side of the evaporator. If it’s really fuzzy looking, you probably have the same issue.
@@Brian-fo8sh sorry I missed these comments! TH-cam is weird sometimes. I get notifications direct to my phone for some, but not all comments. See my response to your other comment for a link to the threaded rod I found that works even better than my homemade one.
@@santiagodavila1426 no, it meters the refrigerant and controls the flow to allow system to pressurize correctly so your evaporator which is inside can get nice and cold. A fan blows across the evaporator, creating that nice cold air. Your fan speeds are controlled by your computer, as is just about every single thing on this truck.
Actually, I found the correct size metric threaded rod for sale on Amazon pretty reasonably. Link here. Awclub 2pcs M5 x 250mm Fully Threaded Rod, 304 Stainless Steel Long Threaded Screw,Right Hand Threads for Anchor Bolts,Clamps,Hangers and U-Bolts a.co/d/2PmkpAz
@@RedeemedMechanic Not sure if this is what you are talking about, but I suspect my expansion valve seals are leaking in my 2013 and I used Rockauto to order Motorcraft YF37424. YMWV. Might have to do your own research if you haven't done so already,
In your repairs for this problem was that new TXV all that was needed? I’ve heard of others saying they were told they needed a complete new AC system (compressor and or condenser, for example) due to metal shavings spreading throughout the system.
Great video and thank you for all the info! Do you happen to know why the sticker under the hood a calls for a 6.2l? The refrigerant weight does not match the specified weight for a 3.5l ecoboost which calls for 2.8lbs of refrigerant.
3/16” SAE thread isn’t the same as 5mm X 0.8 thread. It would be a bad idea to use the wrong thread pitch and risk damaging the threads on the little block plate. Nobody wants to deal with cross threaded bolts when doing that job.
The brake line trick is all the money. Genius.
You saved me so much headache. 😊
Another fine video sir! You get it. You show people how to avoid pitfalls when doing this stuff. Thank you!
Great idea made the valve swap way way easier that back plate will definitely fall back into the truck if you don't do something like this. Local Ace had 100mm sections of m5 threaded rod that worked just as well. Thanks for uploading saves the DIYer a boat load of heart ache haha.
Awesome video. I bought the valve and took it to work with me so I could find the right bolt to use like you did with the brake line. We have a huge assortment of bolts in our tool crib. Found the exact size (in metric) and cut the heads off so now I can change out my valve.
I was able to run a m5-0.8 die over 10-24 all thread I had to make the tool. Worked great. I can't imagine how much swearing it saved me.
Thank you!!!! I bought an 11 at auction and the AC held a charge, but no love. Anyways, followed your procedure and worked great (dont know why i was sure the brake line needed an SAE thread, once i cut a metric thread i was golden)
Thanks a lot sir , my 2013 fan was working on high speed and so noisy 😟😟, bought a valve for $80 from dealer and was lucky to find your video, car and ac back to normal, best tips on your special bolt🙏🙏🌺
thanks a thousand for that length of threaded brake tube...only sane approach!
Thanks for the video. This saved me from making a time-consuming mistake.
This is such a great video! Im dealing with my fan kicking in hight almost all the time when i have the a/c and the air is not as cold as it should be. Im about to replace this valve tomorrow morning
Make sure you refill it with exactly 24oz of refrigerant. I’ve seen a few people overcharge slightly and see similar symptoms even after replacing the valve.
@@RedeemedMechanic my truck is a 2012 f150 FX4 3.5 Ecoboost supercrew is this still 24oz for this truck?
@@remix30us1 I’m pretty sure it is. Check the yellow and black sticker under the hood to be sure.
I just wanted to add that my fan was constantly being forced into high mode and this video made me realize my system may be over pressurized after recharging. I released some pressure and my issue was resolved. Thank goodness! I was ready to replace the txv.
@user-mh3ot6po4g how were you able to release pressure?
Thanks for the video. I am about to change my expansion valve as well. My ac is semi cold and the compressor stays running continuously and doesn’t cycle on and off. I was told it’s the expansion valve not closing and it needs to be replaced.
Haven’t seen that type of valve failure on these trucks, but it won’t hurt to change it. While you’re doing that, add a small amount of PAG 46 oil with fluorescent dye, just in case you have a leak somewhere. Make sure to put the system in a vacuum for at least 20-30 minutes to boil out moisture. Then charge with exactly 24 ounces of R134a. These trucks are fussy about the charge level. Best of luck!
Did you ever figure out your problem I’m having a very similar issue
@@michaelprezioso4288 expansion valve need replacing
@@ricardooconnor2362 was your ac colder when driving at higher speeds before you changed the expansion valve?
Happen to have a video about replacing the dryer? 2013 f150 5.0
I am being told by the dealership that my 2017 Ecoboost 3.5 needs a new water pump and thermostat because it doesn't push enough water through the engine, in turn causing the high speed fan to run nonstop. I call BS on that. I'm changing the expansion valve first.
Thanks for video, very helpful and well detailed, I do have a little doubt though on the expansion valve getting faulty, would it be possible that after few years of operation and a couple of refrigerant refill the system is overcharged and thus causing the high pressure, the fact that you empty it and refill to the OEM recommended qty might just be the cure alone. There are millions of expansion valves operating for 30 years plus in cars or other industries without trouble. Maybe f150 owners are very kin on having everything perfect and going too often to A/C guy or buying their own cans and not measuring the qty in the system. It appears I am one of the above. just thinking...
awesome tip with threaded rod. thank you
Did yoh replement the expand valeve because the lowpresure pipe its not been cool when Ac run
guess Im old school, two questions, 1 I guess no one uses fender covers any more? and why couldnt you use a threaded rod or a bolt with the head cut off, may be a little easier to get than a brake line , then thread it, or am I missing something?
Hard to find threaded rod or a longer bolt in the correct pitch (metric) I have some now, but I had to scour the internet to find it.
Very neat indeed, live and learn, most kind of you for sharing it with us, blessings to you and your love ones, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres.
I see the kit comes with 2 washers. Is that all that is needed to change the Expansion valve? What about the back side where the block gets screwed into? I have a 2016 F150
You’re gonna want the other two sealing washers. I don’t understand why they don’t include them. I keep a kit with multiple sizes so I had them on hand. A lot of times you can buy an “installer kit” that will have every sealing washer and o-ring for the whole system for very cheap.
Great, thanks for the quick response!
Awesome videos I have issue whit ford f150 2011 5.0 extended cab already replace a/c compré/ expansion valve / a/c condenser new blower motor and still poor on cold air inside and I feel blower is not blowing enough air inside the cab my rear seat all the time got hot cuse is not enough air
I recently looked at a friends truck (2013) with similar complaints. Turns out his evaporator is covered in dust and grime because these trucks don’t have cabin filters. We brainstormed a few ideas on how to clean the evaporator without pulling the dash, but since he’s a bit of a mechanic himself he will probably try it himself.
If you have a digital inspection camera you can remove the blower motor resistor and have a glance at the condition of the blower side of the evaporator. If it’s really fuzzy looking, you probably have the same issue.
Did you ever find a place that sells those bolts that hold that? Great video. Doing my sons 2013 now.
@@Brian-fo8sh sorry I missed these comments! TH-cam is weird sometimes. I get notifications direct to my phone for some, but not all comments. See my response to your other comment for a link to the threaded rod I found that works even better than my homemade one.
@@RedeemedMechanic i have a 2003 ford. So this valve what actually does is control the AC speed coming out from the vents..?
@@santiagodavila1426 no, it meters the refrigerant and controls the flow to allow system to pressurize correctly so your evaporator which is inside can get nice and cold. A fan blows across the evaporator, creating that nice cold air. Your fan speeds are controlled by your computer, as is just about every single thing on this truck.
How about the insulation around the txv I can't find what to use
I’d be willing to buy one of the rods you made if interested in making one and sending it out.
Actually, I found the correct size metric threaded rod for sale on Amazon pretty reasonably. Link here. Awclub 2pcs M5 x 250mm Fully Threaded Rod, 304 Stainless Steel Long Threaded Screw,Right Hand Threads for Anchor Bolts,Clamps,Hangers and U-Bolts a.co/d/2PmkpAz
@@RedeemedMechanic thank you. I’ll check it out.
@@RedeemedMechanic perfect. Just ordered one. Thx.
Great video. I have a ford fiesta 2013. Do you think that same m5-0.8 threaded rod will be useful on my car as well? Or could be a different diameter?
@@RedeemedMechanicthank you so much
Great video, do you have part number for the 2 extra seals?
No, sure don’t. I have a huge assortment of sealing washers I just looked through and found the two I needed.
@@RedeemedMechanic Not sure if this is what you are talking about, but I suspect my expansion valve seals are leaking in my 2013 and I used Rockauto to order Motorcraft YF37424.
YMWV. Might have to do your own research if you haven't done so already,
Excellent video and great idea
Why not just buy a 6" stud bolt with the same thread pitch
None were available locally. That’s exactly what I did for future repairs though.
What stud bolt size and thread type to go for, I want to do it myself and I your appreciate help
What to expect to pay for this to done at a shop? Ballpark price?
Apologies, didn’t see this comment til now. Probably $300-$500 depending on what the market is like in your area.
you sure it wasn't just overcharged?
Yes
In your repairs for this problem was that new TXV all that was needed?
I’ve heard of others saying they were told they needed a complete new AC system (compressor and or condenser, for example) due to metal shavings spreading throughout the system.
Great video and thank you for all the info! Do you happen to know why the sticker under the hood a calls for a 6.2l? The refrigerant weight does not match the specified weight for a 3.5l ecoboost which calls for 2.8lbs of refrigerant.
What vehicle do you have? Every 3.5 Ecoboost F150 I’ve done called for 24 ounces (1.5 lbs).
@@RedeemedMechanic I have a 2014 f150 with 3.5. google got the best of me, the 3.5l eco boost in the explorer takes 2.8lbs. Thank you for your help!
Genius idea, make them,,,I'll buy it
I found some 5mm X .8 threaded rod on Amazon that I use now instead of my brake line trick. Was pretty cheap too.
Grate video save me a lot of time thank you sir
Great video great info. thanks
Awesome thanks
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Thanks man!
all that and no engineering 4 year degree. GREAT!
Sale that idea
I wonder if Matco would rebadge it…? 🤣
It's low on coolant
Thanks for your comment, but that was not the cause. Coolant level was fine and the truck wasn’t running hot.
U can buy 3/16 threaded rods from lowes 😅 for like 2 bucks
3/16” SAE thread isn’t the same as 5mm X 0.8 thread. It would be a bad idea to use the wrong thread pitch and risk damaging the threads on the little block plate. Nobody wants to deal with cross threaded bolts when doing that job.