[silentdan]

I definetely know what you mean since i get that as well with my 2001 ZTS automatic.I trie not to use the AC as much as i can but sometimes it gets so hot that i have to.And then the car dont drive the same and i can feel the power loss.I definetely would be interested in hearing any workaround for this to.

 

[StealthGray]

I know the smaller Hondas had/have a clutch on the AC pulley so that it would kick off under acceleration. I wonder if something like that could be fitted on the Focus?

 

[S2]

Honestly nothing that you will notice dramatically that's an easy solution.... all small engine cars with A/C hurt tremendously when your running the A/C.... it's the way it is.

 

[pspringe]

All cars have a clutch on the A/C pulley. That is how you disengage the A/C at any time.

 

[penguin]

"I know the smaller Hondas had/have a clutch on the AC pulley so that it would kick off under acceleration. I wonder if something like that could be fitted on the Focus?"

That's already on the focus, and on most, if not all, cars. But it generally takes "WOT" Wide Open Throttle for it to disengage the A/C clutch. It's considered a safety factor when passing other vehicles on two-lane roads/highways.

 

[00svtprototype]

I've noticed when i added my FC underdrive pulleys that it helped with acceloration while the A/C is on. My acceloratin has gottan alot better now, had the pulleys on for about 3 years now and i have same power with A/C on as when its off...there is still some bogging due to the great automatic that ford wonderfully designed....LOL... I still kick my ass when I didnt get a damn 5 speed