A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure
Article No.97-10-5
05/12/97
^ AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL
^ AIR CONDITIONING - LACK OF COOLING - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL MAY CAUSE COMPRESSOR FAILURE
FORD:
1994-97 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1994-97 COUGAR
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-96 BRONCO
1993-97 F-150-350 SERIES, F-47
1994-95 ECONOLINE
1994-96 VILLAGER
1994-97 AEROSTAR, EXPLORER, RANGER
1995-96 WINDSTAR
1997 MOUNTAINEER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include 1997 F-Series.
ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit air conditioner compressor failure due to an insufficient amount of refrigerant oil in the system.
ACTION:
Whenever service is required on the A/C system, add the appropriate refrigerant oil to the system. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
NOTE:
USE MOTORCRAFT YN-9 REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR OIL FOR 1993 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH AN R-12 SYSTEM. FOR 1994 AND LATER MODELS USING AN R-134a SYSTEM, USE MOTORCRAFT YN-12-B POLYALKYLENE GLYCOL (PAG) REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR OIL.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove all refrigerant from the A/C system using the appropriate R-12 or R-134a refrigerant recovery equipment following the manufacturer's operating instructions.
2. Service the A/C system as required.
3. Check for Modification Label indicating additional refrigerant oil is already in place.
4. If no label was found, add additional clean refrigerant oil (over and above the amount of oil required for the system being serviced). The oil may be poured directly into the accumulator assembly or it may be injected by the refrigerant charging station, if so equipped.
5. Recharge the A/C system using the appropriate refrigerant.
Obtain an Authorized Modification Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
YN-9 Refrigerant Oil (R-12 Systems)
YN-12-B Refrigerant Oil (R-134a Systems)
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-22-6
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208200, 208999