New Ford F150 and Irritated!

  • orangewhip3x
    Blaine
    Posts: 109
    July 8, 2011 at 1:41 pm #1272963

    So I love my new 2011 F150 5.0L truck. I’ve got a problem thought. Everytime the airconditioner cycles on and off I get a strong hissing noise similar to that of a power steering pump when it is low on fluid. Sometimes it is more pronounced than others. Is anyone else having this problem? The dealer acknoledged that they can hear it but they said that it isn’t “that” abnormal. They’ll fix it but they left me with a luke warm feeling because they came across like they were doing me a favor. Am I wrong to think that one shouldn’t be able to hear the condensor pump cycling?

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 21873
    July 8, 2011 at 2:52 pm #979241

    I would guess that is the H-Valve hissing… pretty simple fix, if that is what it is.

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    July 8, 2011 at 3:12 pm #979247

    Is that on the Ecoboost truck?

    broncosguy
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 2106
    July 8, 2011 at 4:16 pm #979272

    what are you talking about? I never heard a single sound the other day. I think you are going crazy or hearing things. . yeah. i will back him was a real weird sound. I am surprised you took it that good if they indeed made you feel like it was a favor. hopefully it is something they can fix and make it go away.

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    July 8, 2011 at 4:16 pm #979273

    What did they say they were going to do to fix it?

    I’m guessing it’s pretty normal and due to the crappy compressor’s Ford use’s now a days.

    jeff_huberty
    Inactive
    Posts: 4941
    July 8, 2011 at 5:23 pm #979286

    You pay for that warranty in the price of that truck, I would not feel guilty about asking them to fix it.
    I would insist on it.

    biggill
    East Bethel, MN
    Posts: 11299
    July 8, 2011 at 5:30 pm #979288

    My 2010 does it too. It lasts for about 1-2 seconds correct?

    These new trucks are so quiet I find myself hearing lots of things that end up bein quiet little rattles that are because of loose cargo inside.

    kylem86
    Posts: 158
    July 8, 2011 at 8:26 pm #979321

    Just turn the radio up!

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 21873
    July 8, 2011 at 11:05 pm #979358

    Quote:

    Just turn the radio up!

    or if it is so unbearable.. don’t turn on the AC…

    Just kidding.. I am a service mgr, so if I can get a free shot in….

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