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I think that the evap vapor canister pressurizing.

I had similar symptoms which turned out to be a slipping clutch on the compressor. I removed one spacer (it was the only one in there) to reduce the gap and now my A/C works great. NOTE: This is the original A/C compressor on my 2002 ST (169K miles). You can find videos on YouTube regarding how...

This is 40000 miles of mpg data from my 2002 2WD ST with V6 (which I recently sold). Always averaged around 15 mpg in mostly city driving using 87 octane. It would get ~20 on the highway. This app is called Fuelly.

I don’t recall the gap specs, but the short answer is yes. If the gap is too big, the clutch won’t be able to engage fully and will slip. If the gap is too small, it may be engaged all the time so the compressor will run constantly which can cause damage. (It’s meant to cycle on and off.) I...

I lived with the same issue for years with my 2002 ST with original compressor. Multiple shops couldn’t diagnose it. Then, I saw a YouTube video about compressor clutches slipping and how you can remove a spacer (essentially a metal washer) to reduce the clutch gap so that it doesn’t slip...

I just stood on the bumper and bounced it up and down. My also squeaked on the right side more than the left. Some grease on the sway bar bolt helped.

I tried a few products to restore the grey plastic cladding on my 2002 ST. This product worked better than anything else I’ve tried.

After 19+ years of ownership, I sold my beloved 2002 ST over the weekend. Purchased it new on January 2, 2002. It was a very reliable daily driver and accrued nearly 170,000 miles. I'll definitely miss "Old Goldie!"

This is what KBB says it’s worth, but $5K seems high to me.

Welcome Ford Guy! I’m in Marietta,GA and I’ve owned the exact same vehicle since new. Mine has 169K on the clock and is in excellent condition, although it was in an accident back in 2012. If you’re willing to share, I’m curious to know what you paid for it as I’m thinking of selling mine...

I'm right there with you, Rick. I'm the original owner of a 2002 ST with about 169K miles. She's still going strong, but it won't last forever and I'm thinking about a replacement. Totally agree that the Ranger is too big and expensive and the Bronco/Bronco Sport are not for me either. I want a...

My rear sway bar is a squeaker. You may be able to reproduce it by stepping on the rear bumper and bouncing it up and down.

Reviving this old thread with an update. My problem turned out to be a slipping clutch on the compressor. I removed one spacer (it was the only one in there) to reduce the gap and now my A/C works great. NOTE: This is the original A/C compressor on my 2002 ST (169K miles).

Check the sway bar links. The rubber grommets on either end fail which leaves metal to metal. It should be pretty obvious if that's it. They are cheap and easy to replace.

Now you tell me! My radiator started leaking about a month after I replaced the water pump and radiator cap and has since been replaced as well. (Wish I had known it was about to die when I replaced the water pump!) Luckily, it wasn't bad enough to cause any overheating. That was the first...

Removed the belt and re-did the test. A/C compressor pulley spins freely in both cases (ignition on, A/C switched on and off). Is that expected behavior? I'm assuming the clutch should lock when ignition is on and A/C is switched on. (I still need to verify that I actually do have power at the...

Didn't get a chance to check the air gap, but I did some other minor troubleshooting. (I know it's all guess work unless I hook up some gauges or take it to a shop for inspection.) 1. While driving today to and from work, I listened to the A/C compressor and could hear the clutch...

I'm going to inspect the a/c compressor clutch tonight and see if the air gap is correct. I know that usually the air gap increases over time and prevents the clutch from engaging, which can be corrected by removing a spacer or two. Wondering if my clutch has the opposite problem. I feel certain...

I replaced the fan clutch and water pump a few weeks ago. I was hoping it would solve this issue, but I figured it needed to be done either way at 153k miles. Unfortunately, it didn’t help. How do you spin and lock it as you mentioned?

Even in summer, I thought the compressor should cycle on/off every few seconds. I can't recall it ever running constantly and never cycling off. Also, the tube from the accumulator to the compressor has condensation on it and creates a pool of water under the truck. I've never noticed that...