Did you know that your vehicle’s auto air conditioning system does not actually blow cold air into your cabin? Of course, that is what it feels like--but what is actually happening is that refrigerant is being pumped in through your vents to absorb the heat and humidity from your cabin air. Since the refrigerant absorbs heat, it must be able to release it somewhere so the air conditioning cycle can continue. This is the job of your Ford Focus A/C condenser.

You will find your Focus A/C condenser located in the front of your engine bay, usually just in front of your radiator and behind your front grille. In fact, the A/C condenser is quite similar to your radiator in both appearance and function.

When the refrigerant absorbs heat from your cabin, it is sent through the system to your Ford Focus A/C condenser, where it is spread out through a series of tubes and passages to create a greater surface area. The cooling process for the refrigerant is supplemented by your vehicle’s auxiliary fan, or with the air blowing through your front grille as you drive. As the refrigerant cools inside your Focus A/C condenser, it becomes a dense liquid form, and is then passed through an expansion valve to become the gaseous form that is pumped into your cabin. Keeping your Ford Focus A/C condenser in good shape is essential to keeping your air conditioning system working, since if this device develops a leak, you will lose your refrigerant.Also, refrigerant that cannot radiate the heat it absorbs will not cool down your vehicle! Browse our online catalogue to find the inexpensive, high-quality replacement Focus A/C condenser you need.