How's The AC On A Hot Day?

[satz]

hi all

wondering how the FG series Airconditioning is on a hot day?

I read a thread on another forum that pretty much complained about the poor performance of the FG's AC, esp compared to BFII

what are your thoughts? Esp guys who live in places that get 30C+ regularly?

many thanks

[AJ-80]

I reckon the AC is better than my last VE commodore.

No complaints at all.

Was using it today without side temps showing 32deg

[wagnman]

Personally I think the AC is weak compared to my 200 series Landcruiser and my old VY SS.

The aircon in the G6ET doesnt seem to get anywhere near as cold as the cruiser and definately doesnt blow any where near as much air either.

I have had the LH wing mirror replaced to fix up the common error in the outside temp which reputedly helps the ac function better but to be honest it still struggles very badly on days anywhere over 28 degrees.

[harryh]

I haven't had any issues and whilst this summer has not been too hot, I often get in the car after its been in the sun all day and it cools down pretty quick. I dont even bother to wind down the windows to get rid of the heat.

[Tony L]

I just set it to recirc, 19 or 20 deg, works pretty good, I rate it 8 out of 10

[prudent]

Its sh*t.

[Kv!]

Don't worry OP, most of these guys had the heater on, not the ac.

Had it on yesterday with the outside temp at 31, switched on the Ac to 19 and job done, no complaints

Edited 24/11/10 07:18 PM by kvbaby

[satz]

I read on another forum that Ford actually modified the AC system from the latter part of 2010 build to improve cooling

Hope that's not true, as I'm looking at buying an early 2010 build G6ET...

[Kv!]

Mines a november 09 xr6t, goes well for me, but each to their own

[prudent]

Its the stupid AUTO climate control.

If you could manually turn the AC on and leave it on, I don't think many find it will have problems cooling.

In mine, you can hear the compressor turning off and staying off, when I want it cooler.

If it thinks cabin temperature is sufficient it will cycle the compressor, and there's nothing you can do the switch the compressor back on to start cooling.

WE NEED MANUAL AC CONTROLS BACK FORD!