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Browse Sifu White's real workshop video cases about Ford air-conditioning diagnosis, component condition and repair decisions.

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Black system contamination, repeated component failures and responsibility for customer-supplied parts on a Ford Ranger Raptor

After contamination and condenser work, the Ranger Raptor lost cooling again on the road test and a problem with the new compressor was found. Work was continuing, so the first improvement is not a final success.

23 May 2026Video available

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Ford EcoSport black-oil contamination, compressor leak and missing ECU ground signal to the relay

Compressor problems

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Ford EcoSport black-oil contamination, compressor leak and missing ECU ground signal to the relay

This Ford EcoSport has compressor leakage and black oil, along with missing ECU output to the relay. Previous repair records can help the investigation. A part's appearance alone cannot tell you what work was done before.

20 February 2026Video available

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Ford Focus condenser fault and identification of the correct orifice-tube specification

Gas loss and leaks

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Ford Focus condenser fault and identification of the correct orifice-tube specification

The orifice tube on this Ford Focus needs the correct O-ring variant. Similar-looking parts are not always interchangeable. Match the removed part and the vehicle specification, then check operation after fitting.

12 December 2025Video available

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Black system contamination, repeated component failures and responsibility for customer-supplied parts on a Ford Ranger Raptor23 May 2026See the case
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Ford EcoSport black-oil contamination, compressor leak and missing ECU ground signal to the relay20 February 2026See the case
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Ford Focus condenser fault and identification of the correct orifice-tube specification12 December 2025See the case

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Black system contamination, repeated component failures and responsibility for customer-supplied parts on a Ford Ranger Raptor

Ford EcoSport black-oil contamination, compressor leak and missing ECU ground signal to the relay

Ford Focus condenser fault and identification of the correct orifice-tube specification

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