Q: 2008 defect ford escape AC does not blow cold air unless on freeway

asked by on August 25, 2017

Hi 2008 defect AC only blows cold air if driving on freeway No cold air if stop and go or sitting still

My car has 120 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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