A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips

Article No.
91-9-7

05/01/91


AIR CONDITIONING - REFRIGERANT R-12 - SERVICE TIPS


FORD: 1985-86 LTD
1985-88 EXP
1985-91 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD
1986-91 TAURUS
1988-91 FESTIVA
1989-91 PROBE

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-87 LYNX
1985-91 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, TOPAZ, TOWN CAR
1986-91 SABLE
1987-91 TRACER
1991 CAPRI

MERKUR: 1985-89 XR4TI
1988-89 SCORPIO

LIGHT TRUCK: 1985-90 BRONCO II
1985-91 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1986-91 AEROSTAR
1988-91 F SUPER DUTY
1991 EXPLORER

MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK: 1985-90 C SERIES
1985-91 CL-CLT-9000 SERIES, F & B SERIES, L SERIES
1986-91 CARGO SERIES


ISSUE: A number of manufacturers are producing refrigerant products which are described as being direct replacements for Refrigerant R-12. The use of any unauthorized substitute refrigerant may severely damage the A/C components.

ACTION: If service is required, use only NEW or RECYCLED Refrigerant R-12.


CAUTION: USING ANY UNAUTHORIZED SUBSTITUTE REFRIGERANT FOR R-12 MAY RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE A/C SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208200