GAUGES A/C SHUT OFF

Asked by jay2905 Sep 07, 2016 at 10:01 AM about the 2004 Ford F-150 XLT Ext. Cab

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My dads truck has issues with the gauges and a/c losing power. Not all the
time but it does it frequently. He also claims a few times it lost power too. I
haven't experienced that but the issues with the gauges and a/c I could
confirm. I need to take it in for service but I want to know if anyone else has
had these issues? Would it be something I could repair? Don't want to be
taken advantage of by the shop either.

1 Answer

73,330

Occasional lack of engine power could be several things. Consider the age of the vehicle. A clogged Cat converter can cause a lack of power. Insufficient back pressure from the exhaust could also result in a lack of power. Fuel delivery could be a problem. Also the PCM not sending a switching signal to the injectors. An overheating condition can cause the AC to shut off. Remember, if the issue(s) are not present when the mechanic looks at it, he'll never locate the problem, especially if the problem is electronic.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    41,840
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    15,990
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    15,480
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
176 Great Deals out of 7,546 listings starting at $7,777
Used GMC Sierra 1500
127 Great Deals out of 7,869 listings starting at $5,500
Used Toyota Tundra
35 Great Deals out of 938 listings starting at $10,698
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
34 Great Deals out of 777 listings starting at $2,890
Used Toyota Tacoma
41 Great Deals out of 752 listings starting at $9,975
Used Dodge RAM 1500
3 Great Deals out of 82 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford Mustang
33 Great Deals out of 1,565 listings starting at $5,977
Used Ford Ranger
23 Great Deals out of 701 listings starting at $8,999
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
28 Great Deals out of 1,611 listings starting at $8,999
Used Ford Explorer
59 Great Deals out of 1,907 listings starting at $6,990
Used Jeep Wrangler
135 Great Deals out of 5,912 listings starting at $6,500
Used Chevrolet Colorado
43 Great Deals out of 1,168 listings starting at $2,499
Used Toyota 4Runner
20 Great Deals out of 536 listings starting at $7,770

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.