I would assume (perhaps incorrectly? ) that the a/c compressor on the 'tour has a clutch. Since it goes away when you turn on the a/c (i.e. engages the clutch) - I would think that would be a place to look. Just me and my perhaps incorrect assumptions. Good luck!


Munch 12/99-04/03: 98 SE V6 MTX w/ "reliability mods" 04/03-: 02 Taurus