AC coolant on radiator

2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
230,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAK3764
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I bought this car second hand. The AC was in need of refrigerant. I got it filled and they said there were no leaks but it was bone dry. About two weeks later it started to blow hot. When I brought it back in they said the refrigerant had sprayed onto the radiator and quote me $1,800.00 to fix it. I told my father about this (a mechanic a few states away) and he says it sounds like the accumulator gave out, which is a much cheaper fix. There is nothing else that points to an issue-noises, smells, etc. It just blows hot when turned on and has this leak. What could it be?
Jul 13, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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I would double check the leak myself to confirm. Can you please send pictures of what they say the issue is so I can see?

Here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-leak-detection

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 14, 2018 at 6:11 PM