Air Conditioning - R-12 To R-134a Retrofit Kit Availability - Vehicles With Factory Installed A/C Only |
Article No.
98-4-8
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PUBLICATION DATE: March 2, 1998
FORD
1986-93 Crown Victoria, Taurus, Thunderbird
1988-93 Escort, Festiva, Mustang, Tempo
1989-93 Probe
LINCOLN-MERCURY
1986-92 Mark VII
1986-93 Cougar, Grand Marquis, Sable, Town Car
1987-93 Tracer
1988-93 Continental, Topaz
LIGHT TRUCK
1986-93 Aerostar
1988-90 Bronco II
1988-93 Bronco, Econoline, F Super Duty, F-150-350 Series, Ranger
1991-93 Explorer
1993 Villager
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK
1985-91 CL-9000
1985-94 L Series
1985-95 F Series
1989-94 Cargo Series
This TSB article
is being republished in its entirety to include the latest level parts.
| ISSUE |
This TSB article announces the Ford OEM air conditioning retrofit kit availability. Retrofit kits convert R-12 air conditioning systems to operate on R-134a refrigerant. All Ford kits are designed for specific vehicles and offer equivalent performance to the original R-12 system. |
| ACTION |
When a consumer inquires about a retrofit kit, refer to the following Charts to see if a kit is available from Ford. If the vehicle is not listed, a kit is not available from Ford. |
The Chart identifies
which components are included in each kit for the purpose of providing repair
estimates. Ford recommends the use of R-12 in R-12 A/C systems as long as it
is available and cheaper then retrofitting to R-134a. Ford does not recommend
the use of any refrigerant other than R-134a or R-12.
NOTE:
THE REMOVAL OF MINERAL OIL DURING THE RETROFIT IS NOT REQUIRED UNLESS NOTED
UNDER THE "FLUSHING PROCEDURE" COLUMN (M) IN THE CHARTS FOUND IN
THIS TSB ARTICLE. THE POLYALKYLENE GLYCOL (PAG), SUPPLIED IN EACH KIT, MUST
BE ADDED WITH R-134a. PAG OIL, MINERAL OIL AND R-134a CAN BE MIXED TOGETHER
IN THE A/C SYSTEM WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE.
NOTE:
HFC-134a IS THE ONLY CFC-12 (R-12) REPLACEMENT REFRIGERANT APPROVED BY FORD
MOTOR COMPANY.
Detailed service
procedure instructions are provided with each retrofit kit.
Heading definitions
for lettered columns found in the following charts:
- A = Condenser
- B = Compressor
- C = Accumulator
- D = Engine Fan
and Clutch
- E = Electric
Fan
- F = Air Deflectors
- G = Control Module
- H = Suction Hose
- J = Condenser-To-Compressor
Discharge Hose
- K = Orifice Tube
- L = Miscellaneous*****
- M = Flushing
Procedures
*****Miscellaneous
kit items for all systems include: Cycling Pressure Switch (CPS), CPS adapter,
Refrigerant Containment Switch (RCS), RCS wiring harness assembly, RCS adapter,
low side service port adapter, high side charge port adapter, PAG oil, and retrofit
label.
*Suggested Retail
Price (SRP) DOES NOT include the cost of refrigerant or A/C repairs necessary.
**System flushing
is required. SRP DOES NOT include cost of flushing agent.
***Approximate installation
times include the addition of refrigerant and system flushing.
****For L-Series
vehicles built prior to the 1991 model year (vehicles built through December,
1991), replace the receiver/drier with an R-134a compatible receiver/drier.
Refer to the following Compatibility Chart.
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R-134a
COMPATIBLE RECEIVER/DRIERS FOR PRE-1991-1/2 L-SERIES
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| R-12
Production Part |
R-12
Service Part |
R-134a
Replacement |
| E7HT-19959-AB |
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F4HZ-19959-C |
| E7HT-19959-BA |
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F4HZ-19959-D |
| E7HT-19959-CA |
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F4HZ-19959-E |
| FOHT-19959-BA |
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F4HZ-19959-F |
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F2HZ-19959-A |
F4HZ-19959-G |
OTHER APPLICABLE
ARTICLES: 95-10-16
SUPERSEDES:
96-10-16
WARRANTY STATUS:
Information Only
OASIS CODES:
205000, 208000, 208200, 208999
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