SpaceGhost
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Anyone ever run the ac with the windows open? I have because I like the window open but I get dripping on my accelerator foot. I probably should stop that.
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I do that a lot just to get fresh air inside but I've never had anything dripping on my foot. But it's hot and dry here so we don't ever get any condensation build up. At least that's what I hope is dripping on your foot? ?Anyone ever run the ac with the windows open? I have because I like the window open but I get dripping on my accelerator foot. I probably should stop that.
Back on topic. Can't speak for all but I don't think Ford would want to determine on the assembly line as which type of a/c system would be used. That being said my 19 XL STX with manual HVAC system the compressor clutch only engages with A/C or defrost turned on. Confirmed. So no clutchless system here.I will need to verify this, but I believe the AC compressor used on the Ranger like many others is a clutchless unit. Instead of a clutch to sycle the compressor on/off there is a solenoid valve that opens and allows freon to flow through the system. When the AC is shut off the compressor is in bypass mode for lack of a better term but will continue to be driven by the belt system. There is no detriment at all in turning the system off when shutting the car off. The only real benefit would be to switch the system off recirculate to allow the accumulator coils to dry and prevent mildew development in high humidity environments.
I generally dislike AC, drys my eyes out too much. When I'm alone my HVAC is on auto, but with AC switched off, all cooling provided by windows. Unless it's just stupid hot out.Anyone ever run the ac with the windows open? I have because I like the window open but I get dripping on my accelerator foot. I probably should stop that.