A/C Clutch - Slips At High Ambient Temperature

Article No.
92-20-5

09/23/92

AIR CONDITIONING - FX-15 - COMPRESSOR AIR GAP SPECIFICATION - REVISION

FORD:
1988-93 TAURUS
1989-93 THUNDERBIRD
1991-93 CROWN VICTORIA
1992-93 ESCORT, TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-93 SABLE
1989-93 COUGAR
1991-93 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1992-93 TOPAZ, TRACER

LIGHT TRUCK:
1989 ECONOLINE
1989-90 BRONCO II
1989-93 BRONCO, F-150-350 SERIES, F-47, RANGER
1990-93 AEROSTAR, EXPLORER

ISSUE:
The air conditioner clutch may "slip" during high ambient temperature conditions. This is normally caused by improper air gap adjustment between the clutch plate and hub assembly.

ACTION:
The air gap specifications between the clutch plate, hub assembly and the clutch pulley has been revised. When service is required the air gap must be set between 0.35 and 0.85 mm instead of the current Service Manual specification of 0.45 and 0.85 mm.

NOTE:
WHEN ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED, USE THE SPACERS INCLUDED IN THE SPACER KIT LISTED IN THE PARTS BLOCK. OPTIMUM ADJUSTMENT IS TOWARD THE LOWER LIMIT OF THE SPECIFICATION RANGE IN THE INTEREST OF DURABILITY.





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OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE

WARRANTY STATUS:
INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES:
208000, 208200