2012 5.0 A/C compressor failure

[NoClassic]

For the guys that know their A/C.

My Dads quit working last week and was replaced under warranty. Service said the shaft seal leaked locking up the compressor and then destroying the clutch. System was 6oz low on refrigerant when evacuated.There was no mention of a flush being done only evacuation and recharge.

Has anyone seen this happen on these motors? I cant find a single case with my searching online. Should he worry about any contamination from the bad compressor damaging the new part in the future?

[DON SVO]

BERNIE MOSFET had a compressor failure recently.

[JimD]

Correct procedure is to replace drier/ orfice anytime the system is open

[46Tbird]

Mark (aka "Nay" on dfwmustangs) '11 GT also had a compressor failure - twice, in fact.

My uncle's (BLK50) '12 Boss 302 LS has kinda weak a/c if you ask me, but no compressor failure.

[BERNIE MOSFET]

Yup. Mine grenaded in spectacular fashion about 2 months ago. $1600 to replace everythingand it still doesn't keep up on hot days.

[NoClassic]

I have been in a few of them and the A/C always left something to be desired.

There is no drier or orfice listed on the repair sheet. I will have him call and ask about that this week.

Its about 6K away from being out of warranty so if it fails again it better do it soon.

[SEB]

LS1's don't have this problem!

[jakesford]

Mark (aka "Nay" on dfwmustangs) '11 GT also had a compressor failure - twice, in fact.

My uncle's (BLK50) '12 Boss 302 LS has kinda weak a/c if you ask me, but no compressor failure.

My 12' 5.0 was never all that great, recently had to have the system evacuated and refilled, and now it seems to get much colder....I'm wondering if it was low from the factory.

[Whiteboy]

LS1's don't have this problem!

They have enough other problems Just look at the z06 you had lol

[SEB]

They have enough other problems Just look at the z06 you had lol

It was a FRC! I wish it was a Z06

[sickpony]

Ls1 compressors suck too... I have replaced more of them than fox compressors...

[BERNIE MOSFET]

I have been in a few of them and the A/C always left something to be desired.

There is no drier or orfice listed on the repair sheet. I will have him call and ask about that this week.

Its about 6K away from being out of warranty so if it fails again it better do it soon.

Before mine failed, it was almost too cold. Could have been 107 outside and it would be frigid in no time from a cold start.

[soap]

I had a compressor Fail In a new camaro. back in 2000 Have a car for less than 24 hours and then the compressor locked up.

[Captain Crawfish]

wonder what kind of pressures its running in these hot temps? ive wasted a compressor by overcharging it. shouldnt be running over 250 on the high side

[NoClassic]

It is interesting to hear that there are some with really cold temps. Maybe they have some initial charging issues at the factory for a period, both over and under filled.