A/C Hoses & Fittings for Ford F-350

Ford F-350 A/C Hoses and Fittings

The air conditioning consists of a system of components that work together to change the temperature inside the Ford FC-350, including the hoses and fittings. Understanding the system and knowing the symptoms of damage and failure will help to identify problems so that you can take action against them. Replacement Ford F-350 A/C hoses and fittings can be purchase and replaced when necessary.

In order to cool the passenger cab of your truck, hoses and tubes connect the compressor, condenser, receiver, valves, and evaporator in a closed-circuit system. These parts perform individually and combine their efforts to complete the process. There are multiple hoses and tubes to carry out different tasks along the circuit. They are made from metals or rubber, depending on their functions.

• Suction hose - Also referred to as the cold line, this hose uses low pressure and is the largest hose in the system. It carries refrigerant from the evaporator to the compressor.
• Discharge line - This hose connects the compressor to the condenser, transferring high-pressured gas.
• Liquid line - This hose connects the condenser to the expansion valve, carrying liquid refrigerant.

The refrigerant in the system needs to flow through the tubes in its different forms to lower the temperature of your vehicle. The closed-circuit system relies on an air-tight seal throughout. The hoses and tubing are connected with aluminum fittings using a high-pressured crimping method. O-rings are also used to reinforce the airtight seal.

If you notice that the temperature of the air blowing from the air conditioning is not as cold as usual or the air flow is weak, there is likely damage to the system. An area of tubing may have come loose, a hose could be leaking, or a fitting or O-ring might be broken.

• Wear and tear - Regular wear and tear is always a possibility as age, condensation, and multiple weather elements can have an effect on the parts of the system. These factors can especially affect the rubber components, causing them to break down and fail.
• Clogging - Dirt, debris, refrigerant, and pieces of hose or rings can get stuck in the hoses and cause a blockage.
• Delaying repair - Once one part of the circuit is damaged or has failed, its results can have a major effect on the rest of the system. If it is not addressed, the spread of damage can potentially cause permanent damage to related components.