How to Clean a Ford AC Unit

Cleaning your Ford's air conditioning unit can improve your gas mileage as well as ensure the proper functioning of your air conditioner. By cleaning the main parts of the unit, your air conditioner will run more efficiently overall and you may avoid future repairs caused by lack of maintenance and care. According to AutoACSystems.com, flushing your Ford's air conditioning unit is the best way to keep it running smoothly.

Things You'll Need

  • Crimping tool
  • Aerosol air conditioning flush
  • Use a crimping tool to remove the main hoses from your A/C unit, releasing the hose fittings. Reference your owner's manual, if needed, to locate the A/C hoses in your Ford. However, you can find most by following your A/C ducts under the hood of your truck.

  • Aim the aerosol air conditioner flush by the bottle's nozzle at the opening of the component and press down to flush out the components. The flush should leak out the other end of the component.

  • Repeat this process for all the A/C hoses. Replace the hoses by sealing them with the crimping tool and hose fittings.