It has a leak and is low of refrigerant. Take it to a professional for repair and recharging. Not a DIY job. I had this problem and found that the wiring hooking to the clutch and the pressure switch were broke and intermittently connecting.
mercon sp
Look by the oil filter if you have one it should be located there and then try to follow where it goes. mike
Was built for R12, should be converted to R134a
The 2000 Ford Expedition owners manual shows ( 5 w 30 )
According to the 2000 Ford F-350 Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 5.4 V8 and 6.8 V10 GASOLINE engines take ( 5.7 litres / 6.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- With filter the 7.3 DIESEL V8 takes ( 14.2 litres / 15.0 quarts )
The antenna connection, for your 2000 Ford Taurus, is on the back of the radio. The antenna cable goes from the radio to the connection in the windshield.
Go to AutoZone for a Pic.
FRAM PH8A or FRAM HM8A
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Loud noise is not a good description. If its a loud squeal turn the air conditioner or defroster off. If the squeals goes away the compressor or the clutch for the air conditioner compressor is locked up.
It is important to use the right type of transmission fluid in a car. The 1997 F350 Diesel uses Mercon III transmission fluid.
According to the 2000 Ford Expedition Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : Both the 4.6 and 5.4 V8 engines take : ( 6.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )