Issues with AC

[Fverdon]

I recently had my car worked on because of in an accident I got in front right passenger , I got my bumper replaced hood worked on and lights replaced it took 5 weeks ! I got my car back and I now have NO A/C it blows hot air and now has a burning smell just recently heard a ticking noise I take it back to the FORD dealership and they tell me it's the compressor clutch freezing up and I need a new one . I'm having to go back and forth with the insurance company and he dealership about fixing this I had no issues and now this is broken ?! Is it a considence that it broke literally after I got it . The dealership is saying that my car is old and has alot of miles (70k) and its "about the time they got out " km so pissed that I may have to pay for something that isn't my issues . They took apart my radiator and condenser and re installed it btw ,please some one with there knowledge help me out !!

[buckeye11]

Sounds like they are giving you the once over. Can't believe they had the nerve to tell you that you need a new car. You at least should call the better business folks and tell them what happen.

[PaulSchott]

My initial thought is that there is no Freon in your system or low Freon. The ticking sound could be your compressor cycling on and off normal for a low Freon situation. I would suggest bringing the car into a A/C specialist for an independent evaluation. You may have sustained damage to the condenser or a Freon line which should be covered by insurance.

As far as the dealer saying that 70K miles is a lot and you should get a new car........ I need to watch my language, this is a public forum.