[98xlt]

thanks guys. we've done everything you suggest including procedures and addtion of tint, windshield reflector etc. We did the tint a year ago and that reduced the heat in the vehicle dramatically.

I finally had the chance to drive ours this weekend and break out the infrared thermometer. Output from the AC standing still does not produce air less than about 50 degrees F (outside air 105F). Started with car in garage, not in sun. Driving for about 5-10 minutes and getting some air thru the radiator gets air output down to 40 degrees, but the vehicle and cockpit is still pretty warm . The IF readings were taken pointing up into the vents on the radio console.

Our older Windstar and Explorer vehicles with dual zone AC in this same LV climate cooled the vehicles completely down within 10 minutes, standing still or driving. Those vehicles did not have any aftermarket tint, either, but did use the windshield sash religiously. I recently picked up a new Honda Pilot and that cools down much quicker than the Seq. also.

I don't know what to think about my options at this point. The general response from the thread would support a dealer's opinion that "this is how they all are."