a/c compressor dripping oil

[SEAYALL]

Greeting
Have not seen much on here about this, 2012 #378 .. 1 year 2 mos. old A/C compressor has drips of oil on bottom both ends. I understand this is not a ford item.
Is there an e-mail or phone number for Mr Armstrong? Or suggestions where to start on this problem .. thanks

[rgfenner]

I believe the AC compressor is supplied by Ford as part of the chassis, so I would talk to a Ford Truck dealer.

[TURBS]

Engine mounted a/c compressor should be ford chassis equipment.
Ford dealer should be ably to take care of it.
Fyi a little seapage is normal when new.

[SEAYALL]

thanks... its has 5500 miles an has developed a drip, sticker on compressor says Sanden Corp an Ford yellow sticker.. i talked to ford they said they research by vin number an its theres, i'm alittle nervous cause sticker for chassiss says a/c prep. i'd like to get a hold of mr armstrong at FR warranties to verify before we get to tearing anything dowm...

[Falcon35]

I have found John very helpful.
He was good at returning emails to me.
I sent him an email in the evening and had one back from him before 8AM the next day
He will want your coaches vin #.

jarmstrong@forestriverinc.com

[miked11272]

We had the same problem on our 2009 Georgetown 350 it was fixed under my ford chassis warranty . I called my local ford dealer to see if they could handle the repair. There is also a 1 800 number in the ford warranty guide they will set the appointment for you.

[skipper194242]

when compressor leaks oil you also lose refrigerant. the systems need to be started up in a/c every month year round. if to cold to operate block part of condensor with cardboard to raise discharge psi. seals dry out when not used in rotation over period of time. that will result in leaks.

[SEAYALL]

Yes thank you ... i have run it monthly year round, but your point is well taken, thinking i just got a leaker..

[SEAYALL]

Thanks to all on this thread, wanted to get this out asap, contacted Mr Armstrong, he got right back to me an confirmed the a/c compressor is part of the ford chassiss. So its off to ford.
FYI for anyone traveling in Atlanta,Ga area Mike Fitzpatrick Ford in Newnan,Ga has a lift big enough to handle our rigs,its easy into them an there very egar to help.Service managers name is Scot.

[ronhanson]

This is a good reminder to run that chassis ac every so often. I had a habit of only running roof air and had the same problem with my chassis air at the 2 yr 10month mark. Lucky to be still under warranty.

[Wtward]

I had the same issue and was told that the placement of the compressor exposes it the extreme heat from the exhaust manifold and this is common on the Ford chasis with the V10. The Ford dealer replaced it without question.

[Iggy]

Harleydriven
I know this is a old thread but was the AC compressor replaced by Ford or what? Was it just a bad seal ?

[Wtward]

They replaced the entire compressor.

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by Wtward

They replaced the entire compressor.

You need to update your information as it doesn't have what year or anything about your Georgetown?

[jsutherl]

Does anyone know the details on the ford warranty. I've noticed some oil drips on the bottom on my AC compressor too. But my chassis is a 2007 so I don't know if it'd still be under warranty or not.

[Wtward]

According to my documents, the warranty is 3yr 36,000 mile bumper to bumper and 5yr 60,000 mile powertrain. It would depend on your in-service date when the coach was first registered to determine when the coverages end. I would check with your local dealer.

I have a 2008 chassis with a 2010 in-service date. The nice part is the taxes and tags where figured as used when it was purchased new. The down side is that the depreciation was greater when we took possession. Thankfully the price we paid reflected that fact....

[Ggantilla]

I have a 08 GTown, just had compressor replaced last week at 38,000 miles. Have had lots of trouble since new with not getting very cold, well the seal did blow out, could easily see where it had been leaking. Dealer said they have replaced many!, mainly from non useage.I'm not a fan of extended warranties, but for some reason I purchased it, have used it multiple times for the steps, a new stator for generator at 2200 bucks, and this compressor was 1100.
So, finally have cold air now, I think it was leaking from the start.